Lillian Pitt Designs Pin to Commemorate
Lewis & Clark
Bicentennial in Oregon
Internationally-recognized
Portland artist, Lillian Pitt, has designed a pin in honor of the
bicentennial of Lewis and Clark’s journey through Oregon. Pitt,
of the Warm Springs and Yakama Tribes, created the image of the mythical
Stick Indian in the center of the oblong pin, surrounded by the words “Lewis & Clark
Bicentennial in Oregon” and the years of the expedition.
The Stick Indian, which is depicted with pursed lips, is a Columbia
River Plateau tribal tradition called the “Little People” or “Unknown
People” in the Ichishkiin language. Traditional stories place
Stick Indians in the mountains, where they help lost hunters by whistling
to lead them to safety. Always present, the Stick Indians look upon
the activities of the tribe, reminding people to honor native traditions
and maintain a favorable relationship with nature.
Design and production of the pin is sponsored
by Tuality Healthcare, a non-profit community hospital serving
Washington County. All proceeds from the sale of the pin will benefit
the programs of Lewis & Clark Bicentennial in Oregon (LCBO).
LCBO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to coordinating Oregon’s
commemoration of the Corps of Discovery’s
journey through Oregon two hundred years ago.
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This is the official lapel pin produced
by Lewis & Clark Bicentennial in Oregon (LCBO) to commemorate
activities and legacy projects throughout the state. The pin
is based on a bronze mask designed by Warm Springs artist,
Lillian Pitt entitled Warm Springs Stick Indian.
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To order or purchase LCBO pins:
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Locations where you can purchase the pin
along the Lewis & Clark
Historic Trail include:
- Cash Sales, 9913 Birkenhead Ct., Yukon, Oklahoma 73099
- Albany Visitors Association, 250 Broadalbin St. SW, Albany,
Oregon 97321
- Astoria-Warrenton Chamber, 111 W. Marine Drive, Astoria,
Oregon 97103
- Fort
Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria, Oregon 97103
- Brickhaven Bed & Breakfast,
38717 E. Historic Columbia, Corbett, Oregon 97019
- Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, The
Dalles, Oregon 97058
- Tuality Hospital, 335 SE 8th, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
- Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72789 Highway 331, Pendelton,
Oregon 97801
- Bonnie Kahn's Wild West Gallery, 1524 NW 23rd Avenue #2, Portland,
Oregon 97210, (503) 293-9414
- Made
in Oregon, 13625
NE Jarrett St., Portland, Oregon 97230
- Oregon History Center, 1200 SW Park Avenue,
Portland, Oregon 97205
- West Columbia Gorge Chamber, 330 East Historic Columbia,
Troutdale, Oregon 97060
- Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-1195
- Lewis
and Clark Trail, 602 Augusta Circle, Yankton, South
Dakota 57078
- Skamania Lodge, 1311 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, Washington
98648
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