Discover holiday traditions from the bygone days during this family-friendly program.
Adults will join local historian Richard Day to learn about the holiday customs of early Vincennes – including traditions of the early French, American settlers, and German immigrants. See old photos from holidays of yesteryear while exploring more recent holiday history from the 1920s to the 1990s during a presentation by local historian and historic photo collector Norbert Brown.
Youth will enjoy holiday crafts, play old-fashioned holiday games and listen to holiday stories.
End the evening with a festive sing-a-long for adults and youth.
Tickets are $10/per person, 25% discount for members. Registration is required by Dec. 9.
We just got word from the North Pole that Santa & his Reindeer will be BACK at Niehaus Lumber Vincennes on December 10th from 1 pm-4 pm! We are doing things a little differently this year to ensure a smooth & fun time. We had such a fantastic turnout last year, we can’t wait to see everyone again! Stay tuned for more info to come!
Brought to you by the Vincennes/Knox Preservation Foundation
The Vincennes/Knox County Preservation Foundation is kicking off the holiday season with a home tour in the heart of historic Vincennes. On December 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., five properties of historical interest will be open to the public. Tickets will be sold for $20 at Klein Realty at 505 North 6th Street, the starting point of this self-guided tour.
For more information, contact Rene’ Vermillion at unclefay@heddenabstract.com or at 812-882-5273. Vincennes/Knox Preservation Foundation promotes and encourages interest in homes, buildings, properties, history and heritage in the Vincennes and Knox County area.
Like VKPF on Facebook @VincennesPreservation or visit www.vincennespreservation.com
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.
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!):
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.
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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Kick-off the Christmas season in downtown Vincennes! Join participating businesses throughout November 4-6 for holiday specials! Shop local this holiday season
Be sure to stop by Pretty Posies by Jan, one of our VTB member-owned stores! As well as one of our other VTB member-owned stores, The Melon Patch in Bicknell on Thursday for their Open House!
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We are doing things a little differently this year to ensure a smooth & fun time. We had such a fantastic turnout last year, we can’t wait to see everyone again! Stay tuned for more info to come!
Shop local this holiday season 
