It’s the middle of January, but there are still plenty of winter activities to enjoy in Knox County! Visit 1972 for laser tag, video games, rock climbing, foot darts, and more! Admission is charged. Bundle up and take a stroll on the grounds of the George Rogers Clark NHP and Riverwalk or take a hike …
The New Year is less than a week away, and many of us have indulged during the holidays and might be reevaluating some life choices. New Year’s resolutions are the perfect opportunity to start making changes in your life! We’ve put together a list of some common New Year’s resolutions with ways you can implement …
One of our most frequently asked questions by visitors is where to find local souvenirs, so we decided to help by compiling a list of all the places in Vincennes/Knox County that you can find them! George Rogers Clark National Historical Park GRC pins, patches, postcards, mugs, magnets. Grouseland, President William Henry Harrison Mansion Postcards, …
We think Vincennes/Knox County is an amazing place to call home. This corn-filled, historic county is a wonderful place to live and is home to many of us. That’s why we thought we would create a sort of ode to Knox County. Agritourism – the combination of agriculture and tourism. It’s having access to experience what …
Maybe you were born and raised here, or maybe you’re looking to visit. Getting reacquainted with local history is something easy that anyone can do, without driving hours away. Fort Knox II Fort Knox II was built in 1803, three miles north of Vincennes on the Wabash River. The fort’s location is outlined with short …
With trails, playgrounds, and museums made for kids, we’ve got everything you need to have a fun day with your kids before school starts back up! WALK OR BIKE THE RIVERWALK If you’re looking for a relaxing walk or bike ride location, the Downtown Riverwalk is the perfect place to go. Spanning Main Street to Hart …
The 14th Annual Red Skelton Festival is this Saturday, July 20th at the Red Skelton Museum. Join us in celebrating the comedy genius that was Red Skelton. Festivities begin on Friday at 7pm. Friday 7 pm – Red Skelton impersonator, Brian Hoffman will perform with an opening act by J.J. Jones, a world-renowned mime! Tickets: $15/adult; …
Kickoff the Easter weekend at Bicknell’s Friday Night Flashlight “Eggstrvaganza” located at Northside Park in Bicknell. This FREE event is open to children ages 10 – 17 and will begin at dark around 8:30pm. Participants must bring their own basket and flashlight. Enjoy candy and prizes! For more information, please call 812.381.4583. On Saturday April …
STEP OUT TO THESE GREAT EVENTS THIS WEEKEND… This last weekend of March features two family-friendly events you won’t want to miss. On Saturday from 9:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday from 9:00am – 4:00pm, the Indiana Military Museum is hosting a living history event paying tribute to “The Great War”, WWI. Hundreds of WWI artifacts …
Kick off the 240th anniversary celebration of the capture of British-held Fort Sackville by Lt. Col. George Rogers Clark, the public is invited to three events hosted by George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. A program on early Vincennes financier, Francis Vigo will be presented by Dr. David Nichols on Friday, February 22. During the …
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