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When

Jul 25, 2009 (Saturday) to

Jul 26, 2009 (Sunday)

Where

Billings, MT (map)

5001 Southgate Drive
Billings, MT 59101
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Annual Clark Days Celebration will be held at Pompeys Pillar National Monument Saturday evening, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, 2009. Free entry to the Pompeys Pillar National Monume...
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Annual Clark Days Celebration will be held at Pompeys Pillar National Monument Saturday evening, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, 2009. Free entry to the Pompeys Pillar National Monument which is located 28 miles east of Billings, Montana along I-94 at Exit 23.

Clark Day honors Captain William Clark's stop at Pompeys Pillar during the return trip along the Yellowstone River. He climbed the sandstone rock and signed his name on July 25, 1806. Clark named the rock for Pomp and the Pillar remains the last physical evidence along the Lewis & Clark Trail.

Free Admission from 5:00pm Saturday to 5:00pm Sunday

Free tent or RV dry camping Saturday night

Park rangers on duty all night

Saturday evening--July 25, 2009

Programs for the family

Sunday--July 26, 2008

Pancake breakfast

Buffalo Burger Lunch

10:00am - 3:00pm Programs for the entire family

Clark Days is sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Pompeys Pillar Historical Association.

Mailing Address:
5001 Southgate Drive
Billings, MT 59101

Street Address:
Pompeys Pillar National Monument
Billings, MT 59107

Phone: 406-896-5235

Alternate Phone: 406-875-2233

Fax: 406-896-5281

Email: rkodeski@mt.blm.gov

Directions:
Clark Days will be held at Pompeys Pillar National Monument which is 28 miles east of Billings. From Interstate 94, use exit 23 and follow signs one mile to Pompeys Pillar National Monument.
Event details may change at any time, always check with the event organizer when planning to attend this event or purchase tickets.

 

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