46th Annual Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
May 25 @ 8:00 am – May 26 @ 5:00 pm
Rendezvous President Tom Gillingham announced the theme of this year’s revolutionary war re-enactment is The Eclipse of 1806. The plan is to tie the celebration of the newest eclipse event in April to the historic context of our period.
Taste, smell, hear and feel colonial life in Historic Vincennes, Indiana at the site of a 1779 battle. Watch as craftsmen demonstrate skills of the 18th century creating items that are both utilitarian and artistic. Visit merchants selling wares that would have been available to early residents. Witness entertainers performing shows and music from the early part of our country’s history. Food vendors create tasty dishes that will take you back in time and satisfy your taste buds. A full weekend of activities and things to do and see is awaiting your family.
18th Century Trade Fair
Watch as craftsmen demonstrate skills of the 18th century creating items that are both utilitarian and artistic. Visit merchants selling wares that would have been available to early residents. Witness entertainers performing shows and music from the early part of our country’s history. Food vendors create tasty dishes that will take you back in time. A full weekend of activities and things to do and see is awaiting your family.
Reenactment Battles
Saturday, May 25, 2024 1:00 pm EST
Saturday, May 25, 2024 4:00 pm EST
Sunday, May 26, 2024 12:00 pm EST
Sunday, May 26, 2024 3:30 pm EST
The cannon belches a cloud of smoke. A sharp crack that sounds like thunder announces the presence of opposing forces on the battlefield. Soldiers advance from the woods and a few shots are fired. Both armies are soon joined by reinforcements and the shooting becomes almost continuous. Smoke drifts across the field till the armies become like ghosts through the mist. The cannon fires again adding its voice to those of the muskets and rifles. You are drawn in and begin to see a picture of what 18th century warfare was like.
Reenactment Battles
Saturday, May 25, 2024 1:00 pm EST
Saturday, May 25, 2024 4:00 pm EST
Sunday, May 26, 2024 12:00 pm EST
Sunday, May 26, 2024 3:30 pm EST
The cannon belches a cloud of smoke. A sharp crack that sounds like thunder announces the presence of opposing forces on the battlefield. Soldiers advance from the woods and a few shots are fired. Both armies are soon joined by reinforcements and the shooting becomes almost continuous. Smoke drifts across the field till the armies become like ghosts through the mist. The cannon fires again adding its voice to those of the muskets and rifles. You are drawn in and begin to see a picture of what 18th century warfare was like.
To attend go to https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/spirit-of-vincennes-rendezvous-2024-5-25-2024.
The committee is recruiting new volunteers. Interested parties should go to the group’s website at www.spiritofvincennes.org to sign up on the volunteer tab or attend a monthly meeting at Old Towne Players on the 2nd Tuesday of Each month at 6:30. The next meeting will be February 13th . Refreshments, including pizza, will be available for attendees. This years event has food booth vacancies for interested non-for-profit groups. Contact Kevin Baxter at 812-257-5800 or krb762@aol.com.
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