Lewis-Clark State College Honors Local Historian and Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding in 1893.   The institution was founded as Lewiston State Normal School.  It became Northern Idaho College of Education in 1947 before changing its name to Lewis-Clark Normal School in 1955 and then Lewis-Clark State College in 1971.

Local historian and retired educator Steve Branting was honored in late June 2018 with the title of “Lewis-Clark State College Institutional Historian” by college president, J. Anthony Fernandez.  Branting is an alum and is featured in an excellent video of the institution's history, "Definded by Perseverance," that is available for viewing on YouTube.

The Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History will also offer an exhibit, “Town & Gown” 125 years of LCSC Campus and Community – an exhibit of celebration.” The exhibit will run from September 6th through October 27th at the Center, located in downtown Lewiston at 415 Main St.  A series of lectures, film and panel discussions will be scheduled to coincide with the exhibit.