The U.S. Exploring Expedition: The Greatest Voyage of Discovery Lost to History

Presented in clarity and detail never seen before, the U.S. Exploring Expedition was the greatest adventure lost to history. Fraught with danger, controversy, and intrigue, its discoveries surpassed even those of Lewis and Clark.

The expedition remapped parts of the world, set the stage for statehood of the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii, and is the foundation of the Smithsonian Institution.