Through the Eyes of York
Inside the Lewis & Clark Expedition
York, William Clark's slave, was the only African-American member of the "Corps of Discovery"-the official name of the band of intrepid explorers whose epic journey across our continent became immortalized as the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Bobby Norfolk portrays York in this one man theatrical program. Arrayed in historical costume, Bobby tells the fascinating story of York's long struggle towards freedom. He begins with his early life as a slave, and continues with his experiences during the long and dangerous journey, his return to slavery following the trip, and finally the problems and controversies involved with his emancipation.
We also see how a slave came to interact with the white enlisted men in the party as an equal, earned the respect and awe of many of the Plains Indians, and finally gained unofficial recognition as a full fledged member through his equal participation in a critical election. This celebration of the bicentennial of the Lewis & Clark Expedition will appeal to audiences of all ages.
