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Clark Days
Saturday and Sunday
July 28-29, 2012

Monument Proclamation Visitor Information  History  Natural History  Interpretive Center  Pompeys Pillar Historical Association  American Indian Significance Location Clark Days 2010 Manager's Report Clark Days are held at Pompeys Pillar each year on the last weekend of July.  The event commemorates William Clark's stop at the site on July 25, 1806, on his trip down the Yellowstone River.  Activities include interpretive programs, demonstrations, nature walks, and a main presentation. The Saturday night of Clark Days is the only night of the year when overnight camping is allowed at the Pillar. The Bureau of Land Management has park rangers on duty at the visitor center to assist campers.  Admission fees are waived during Clark Days which is sponsored jointly by the Bureau of Land Management and the Pompeys Pillar Historical Association. Nominal charges are made for food and refreshments.   2012 Schedule of Events Saturday, July 28th 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.       Kids/Family Event & Activities 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.       Rob Nurre Presents - On the Trail of Lewis of Clark 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.       Ralph Saunders – Finding Canoe Camp 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.       Tom Rust – Archeological Excavation of Canoe Camp Food will be available from 4:00pm to 8:00pm (Walking Tacos and Ice Cream) Free Overnight RV and Tent Camping Available Sunday, July 29th 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.       Guided bird walk  7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.       Huntley Project Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast  8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.     Live Radio Broadcast by Lonnie Bell  10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.   Elk River Brigade March  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.     Activities & Displays featuring historic firearm                                         demonstrations, live buffalos, displays from local museums                                          and historic centers, kid’s games, blacksmiths, and food                                          from the trail. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.     Music on Stage  11:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.     Buffalo Burgers and Hot Dogs Huntley Project Lion’s Club 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.       General Land Office Bicentennial Celebration 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.       Rob Nurre is the Surly Surveyor  3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.       Native American Cultural Presentations Food will be available throughout the day, provided by Huntley Project Lion’s Club, Worden Riverdale 4-H, and Baskin Robins.