Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, the Indiana Military Museum is offering free admission to veterans, their spouses, and immediate family members this Thursday—Veterans Day—November 11th, 2021.
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October 23, 2021 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Get your ghoul on during a Halloween party just for kids! Play some spooktacular games, listen to a few not-so-spooky stories, take a haunted walk around the grounds and bring along your trick-or-treat bags for some sweet treats! Registration is required by noon on Oct. 23. This event takes place near the Visitor Center, 1 W. Harrison St., Vincennes, and is recommended for ages 4-11.
Price: $5/child, 25% discount for members
(812) 882-7422
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October 22, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Things are about to get a little spooky! Explore downtown Vincennes during a guided evening walk and hear local ghost stories and other scary tales at various locations – just in time for Halloween. Registration is required by noon on Oct. 21. This program begins at the Old State Bank, 114 N. Second St., Vincennes, and is recommended for ages 15+.
Price: $15/person, 25% discount for members
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(812) 882-7422
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48 Hours in Vincennes — How to Live Like a Local
Here at the Vincennes/Knox County Visitors & Tourism Bureau, we understand that not everyone can take a multi-day trip; sometimes a quick weekend trip is all that you can do. Below is a tentative itinerary of how to live like a local in Vincennes for 48 hours.
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October 16, 2021 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Explore the unexplained during a ghost investigation at Fort Knox II. Join Friday Night Paranormal – a paranormal investigation team – to see what mysterious happenings can be discovered while also learning about the history of the historic fort. Registration is required by Oct. 15. This program takes place at Fort Knox II, 3090 N. Old Fort Knox Road, Vincennes, and is recommended for ages 15+.
Price: $15/person, 25% discount for members
(812) 882-7422
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Weekend Roundup
The fall season is in full swing and the VTB calendar is full of events! Here is what is going on this weekend…
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September 18, 2021 @ 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
The Knox County Public Library is hosting its third annual Homecoming Party on the Porch. There will be yearbooks to peruse, a Homecoming Through the Decades display created by the library staff and artwork by Vincennes Native William Green Jr. on display. The researchers at the McGrady Brockman House will also be providing tours of the American Gothic style home, and assisting visitors with genealogical research.
From noon until 2 pm Dennis Stroughmat and his band, L’Esprit Creole, will be playing on the front porch of the McGrady Brockman House–playing the music of the French speaking areas of the Ozarks and Midwest.
That evening, Cynthia Frederick and Ann Hecht will e giving a presentation about “Life in Vincennes in 1960” for the Lincoln High School Class of 1960.
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Weekend Roundup
This weekend is packed full of activities! From Friday night to Sunday afternoon there will be no shortage of things to do in Vincennes.
Labor Day Festivities
Learn about all of the Labor Day festivities happening locally this weekend, while also reflecting back on the history of the holiday.
