Center of Southwest Studies to host lecture about Zebulon Pike

Orsi’s lecture will draw from his book, “Citizen Explorer: The Life of Zebulon Pike,” and will look at Pike’s expedition to Colorado in 1806-1807.

Orsi will reconsider Pike’s actions and struggles in the Rocky Mountains to shed light on the purpose of Pike’s adventure.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit www.swcenter.fortlewis.edu or call 247-7456.