The Meriwethers on the Missouri River

July 1-3, 2020

Determined to infuse their daily lives with the spirit of exploration, the Meriwethers offer their multi-media musical interpretation of the Lewis & Clark expedition to audiences of all ages.  Combining original songs, props, storytelling and historical readings, a Meriwethers shows are a uniquely immersive experience you won’t soon forget! The trip will cover all the same river miles, scenery, hiking and activities as our 3-day trip with the addition of music a camp after dinner.

Manda is the visionary and principal singer and songwriter for The Meriwethers. She is a visual artist and musician with a strong academic background as a University psychology instructor. While teaching neuroscience at Landmark College in Vermont, her mentor Dr. Robert Fay inspired her to re-visit the story of the Corps of Discovery. This led directly to the creation of The Meriwethers. She lives in the countryside in southern Oregon with her husband Ezra, their miniature dachshund Juniper, four chickens, and a cat.

Nell Geisslinger Nell is a singer, musician, and songwriter for the Meriwethers. As an actor, Nell spent over ten seasons with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and has appeared at regional theaters across the country. She is currently working as a television writer and producer in Los Angeles, where she lives with her family and four dogs.