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COMING to DAYTON!
Lewis & Clark 2026 Military Vehicle
Preservation Association Convoy (LC’26)
Historic Military Vehicles Bring “History in Motion” to Communities Along the Lewis & Clark Route. The Lewis & Clark 2026 Military Vehicle Preservation Association Convoy (LC’26) is a multi‑state journey of historic military vehicles traveling from Bismarck, North Dakota, to Fort Stevens, Oregon. Owned and restored by members of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA), approximately 50 historic military vehicles will convoy across five states, covering 2,100 miles over 21 days.
The convoy will make a stop in Dayton on Monday August 10th at approximately 11am. You are invited to come out and preview these restored military vehicles at the Columbia County Courthouse.
MVPA cross‑country convoys bring the theme “History in Motion” to life. For generations, military vehicles have supported service members and ensured mission success. Today, these same vehicles serve as moving historical exhibits, connecting the public with the stories, technology, and people behind America’s military history.
The purpose of the LC’26 Convoy is educational and commemorative. Through planned public displays, ceremonies, parades, and viewing opportunities when scheduled, communities along the route will have opportunities to see historic military vehicles up close and engage directly with the individuals who preserve and operate them.
A central focus of MVPA convoys is honoring veterans. The vehicles often serve as a bridge between past and present, helping veterans reconnect with their service experiences while creating opportunities to share their stories. MVPA members value every opportunity to say thank you—and to listen to firsthand accounts of history in motion.
Historical Context: Lewis & Clark
The original Lewis & Clark Expedition of 1805–1806 was a defining journey in American history, establishing lasting geographic and cultural connections across the western United States. The LC’26 Convoy follows key portions of this historic route.
About the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA)
The Military Vehicle Preservation Association is an international nonprofit organization for military vehicle enthusiasts, historians, preservationists and collectors interested in the acquisition, restoration, preservation, safe operation and public education of historic military transport.
Quick Facts
When: July 26 – August 15, 2026
Convoy length: 21 days, 2,100 miles, 5 states, averaging 100 miles per day
Route: Bismarck, ND to Fort Stevens, OR – Military History Connection: Fort Mandan, ND to Fort Clatsop, OR
Vehicles: Approximately 50 historic military vehicles from WWII to the present
Participants: MVPA members who collect, restore and preserve historic military vehicles Theme: History in Motion
Public Access: Public viewing opportunities vary by location
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