The Travelers' Rest Chapter Brigade was formed in 2001. With items from the Traveling Trunk, the Brigade presents programs throughout much of Western Montana. On the anniversary dates of the Corps of Discovery's stay at "Travellers' Rest" in 1805 & 1806, the Brigade sets up an encampment at the state park
On July 3rd, 2005 the Travelers' Rest Brigade and members of the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles marched across the bridge at Travelers' Rest State Park, to commemorate Captain Clark's departure from the site in 1806.
- 2003 - The Brigade presented a program for 17 Governors at the Western States Governor's Conference
in Missoula.
- 2004 - At the request of the Clearwater National Forest, the
Brigade sets up camp and displays replica items for tourists, visitors and
locals at the Lolo Pass Visitor Center. This has become so popular it has been
an annual event ever since.
- 2005 & 2006 - The Brigade joined forces
with the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles to celebrate the Bicentennial of
the Lewis & Clark Expedition. This included setting up camp, programs and
presentations in the Tent of Many Voices, county fairs, powwows and a trail ride
over Lolo Pass.
- 2007 - The Brigade traveled to Helena, Montana to present
the colors at the opening session of the Montana Legislature, to dedicate the
Lewis & Clark bronze bas relief sculpture that now hangs on the wall of the
State Assembly Room at the Capitol building.