Please join us as the Waterville Historical Society presents a discussion with Lou Ritten –From the Atlantic to the Unknown: Lewis and Clark Start West.

Go back in time to explore the meeting and relationship of Meriweather Lewis and William Clark as they prepare for the journey of their lives. This is another great opportunity to explore the early history of Ohio and the United States before the 250th Anniversary!

The discussion will take place virtually on February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm.

Please RSVP to jwiley@rcolaw.com by Friday, February 14 to receive a Zoom link to join the program. The link will be sent to registered viewers on Monday, February 17, 2025. If you do not receive a link by February 18, please call 419 324-4356 to obtain a link.

Lou Ritten is a retired trader of financial instruments but a historian by avocation. He served on the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance Board for eight years, four as President. He has served as historian on multiple Lewis & Clark bus excursions and conferences. He has three books to his credit with a fourth on the way. While originally from Minneapolis, he now splits his time between Chicago and New Orleans. He is the proud father of two and grandfather of twins.