Go back in time to travel Up the Missouri with Lewis and Clark and their intrepid band of explorers on this historic journey. Another great opportunity to celebrate the early history of the United States to honor the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the country!
The discussion will take place virtually on February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm via Zoom only.
Please RSVP to jwiley@rcolaw.com by Friday, February 13 to receive a Zoom link to join the program. The link will be sent to registered viewers on Monday, February 16, 2025. If you do not receive a link by February 17, please call 419 324-4356 to obtain a link.
"One of, the most butifull Plains I ever saw. So magnificent a Scenry in a Country thus situated far removed from Civilised world to be enjoyed by nothing but Buffalo Elk Deer Bear..."
William Clark, 1804 Tweet

Lou Ritten is a retired trader of financial instruments but a historian by avocation. He served on the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance Board for eight years, four as President. He has served as historian on multiple Lewis & Clark bus excursions and conferences. He has three books to his credit with a fourth on the way. While originally from Minneapolis, he now splits his time between Chicago and New Orleans. He is the proud father of two and grandfather of twins.