Except for Lewis and Clark, she was the most widely traveled North American of her time. She was born a Shoshone in the Rocky Mountains. As a girl, she was captured by the Minnetarees and taken to live on the plains of the Upper Missouri. Still a teenager, she joined the Lewis and Clark expedition, and traveled to the Pacific and back. Upon her return, she accepted Clark's invitation and moved to St. Louis. She was the product of many cultures yet she was truly a member of none. Two centuries later, Sacajawea has become an icon representing the strength of women and the contributions of Native Americans. Her story is a fascinating tale of Western exploration and the intersection of cultures.
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