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Celebrating the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-42

Event Date: April 13, 2013 10:00AM

Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 2 pm. — The U.S. Botanic Garden's plant collection dates back to the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-42. Three of the original plants from this expedition can still be seen on display in the Conservatory! Commanded by Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, this expedition took scientists and sailors on six ships to explore the seven seas. These explorers collected living plants, pressed specimens and cultural artifacts from around the globe. Join the USBG as we celebrate both the history of the Garden and this historic voyage. Designed with activities and events for all ages, this is a celebration not to be missed!

Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory
FREE: No pre-registration required

Learn more about the U.S. Botanic Garden at www.usbg.gov [1].

View a complete calendar of events at the U.S. Botanic Garden [2].

Event Location: 
U.S. Botanic Garden [3]
Event Tags: 
Educational Events [4]
Image: 
Lieutenant Charles Wilkes
Source URL: http://www.aoc.gov/event/celebrating-us-exploring-expedition-1838-42

Links:
[1] http://www.usbg.gov
[2] http://usbg.gov/programs-and-events
[3] http://www.aoc.gov/events-location/us-botanic-garden
[4] http://www.aoc.gov/event-tag/educational-events
[5] http://www.aoc.gov/node/1347/talk
[6] http://www.aoc.gov/node/1347/talk#comment-form