Oregon Experience

Astor Expedition

Clip: Season 9 Episode 902 | 1m 4s

Four years after Lewis and Clark's journey ended, the two Astor parties set out, arriving at the place they named Fort Astoria - just a few miles from Lewis and Clark's Fort Clatsop. Their achievements turned out to be hugely significant pieces of history. Author Peter Stark speculates about why the Astoria story has remained so unfamiliar. Tom Shrider, Videographer; Lisa Suinn Kallem, Editor

Aired: 02/04/15

Rating: NR

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