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The members of the Lewis and Clark expedition called her Sacagawea, pronounced “Sah caw gah weah”. Her name translates from the Hidatsa language as “Bird Woman”. She is arguably one of the most fascinating, heavily mythologized, but essentially unknown women in U.S. history. Join historian, Dr. Keith Edgerton, as he sheds light on the true story of Sacagawea and her role the Lewis and Clark expedition, one of the most important expeditions in American history. Dr. Edgerton invites you to explore the layers of myth and reality surrounding Sacagawea, as well as how her story can help us understand Native American women across generations.

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Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.

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Online Lecture: Sacagawea, the Most Famous Unknown Woman in American History

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