View the elegant William Henry Harrison mansion by candlelight and decorated for Christmas. Experience the holiday as it may have been for the Harrison family over 200 years ago! Built-in 1803, Grouseland is the mansion built by former Indiana Territorial Governor and 9th U.S. President, William Henry Harrison. Each year the festivities carry a new theme with period re-enactors portraying characters from the territorial period. This fascinating event is very family-friendly and sure to get you in the spirit of a traditional Christmas from the past! There is no admission charged but donations are gratefully accepted.
Join the Vincennes University Alumni Association as they present, All is Calm – The Christmas Truce of 1914. The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence, a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true story told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. For more information about the 2022-2023 Alumni Community Series season or to purchase tickets, contact the Vincennes University Alumni Office at 812-888-4354 or email vualumni@vinu.edu
The temperatures may be dropping but that’s no reason to stay inside! Come to Knox County and see all that it has to offer this weekend. Saturday, December 3rd The Blue Jeans Center 2nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza Head to Monroe City for a fun and festive day! Eat pancakes and have your picture taken with …
Head out to Ouabache Trails Park to celebrate the holiday season! See their Christmas Light show and listen to holiday favorites while driving through the park.
There is so much going on this time of year. The holidays are just around the corner, there are gifts to buy, and the new year will be here before we know it. That doesn’t mean that events in your community aren’t going on though! Here are just a few of the many events going on this weekend here in Knox County (and trust us, you won’t want to miss a single one!):
This year Santa is making a special stop at the Vincennes Fire Department! There will be opportunities to have your picture taken with Santa, as well as Letter-Writing and Cookie Decorating stations.
This event is free to the public when a donation to the Salvation Army is made. Donation boxes will be available at the fire station at the time of the event.
Gather your family or friends and drive by the numerous Christmas displays created by local businesses and groups from the warmth of your own vehicle. This drive-through event will be held at Gregg Park on Washington Avenue in Vincennes. Santa will be at the end of the route accepting letters.
Visit The Granary for their special two-day Christmas event!
The Granary will be open on Friday, November 12th from 4 pm-7 pm, and Saturday, November 13th from 10 am – 2 pm. Located at their family’s grain elevator—Anson Farm Services—in Monroe City, Indiana, The Granary specializes in unique, one-of-a-kind vintage and antique items to style homes. They will have many vintage Christmas items to decorate homes for the season, as well as some giftable items and holiday Christmas shirts.
For updates and sneak peeks of what you can find at The Granary’s Christmas event, be sure to follow them on both Facebook and Instagram at @thegranaryfreshvintage.
For more information about this special event, visit The Granary’s Facebook page by clicking HERE.
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