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October 2022
Halloween Fair (ages 4-11)
It’s time to get a little spooky! Take a “haunted” walk around the grounds of Vincennes State Historic Sites, check out some creepy science experiments, listen to some not-so-spooky stories, get candy for your trick-or-treat bag, and more. Tickets are $5/youth, 25% discount for members. This event takes place at the Vincennes State Historic Sites main buildings located at 1 W. Harrison St., Vincennes.
Find out more »December 2022
All is Calm – VU Community Series Production
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…
Find out more »Christmas at Grouseland – “The First 10 + Ben”
View the elegant William Henry Harrison mansion by candlelight and decorated for Christmas.
Find out more »Holiday Historic Homes Tour
The Vincennes/Knox County Preservation Foundation is kicking off the holiday season with a home tour in the heart of historic Vincennes.
Find out more »Home for the Holidays in Vincennes
Discover holiday traditions from the bygone days during this family-friendly program.
Find out more »January 2023
Clown of God
The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy explores Red Skelton’s relationship with his faith this month in a special “Clown of God” exhibit...
Find out more »February 2023
Red Skelton’s Ground Breaking Black Entertainers
The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy will present the history of black entertainment by way of Red Skelton's stage, movie, and television career. Red Skelton has appeared with many groundbreaking black entertainers from his early-stage years to his television show. These include...
Find out more »A Book and A Brew
Vincennes/Knox County Tourism, First City Public Sculpture Project and Wabash Valley Progressives are hosting a Books and Brews event to discuss “Black in Indiana” by Eunice Brewer-Trotter at 7 p.m. Feb 23 at Vincennes Brewing Company. This an informal gathering for everyone, where we’ll just discuss the book. People are invited to come, even if they’re curious, (even, yes, if you didn’t quite finish the book before the meeting.) Here’s a description: “Life for Blacks in Southern Indiana in the…
Find out more »George Rogers Clark March returns
The George Rogers Clark March returns – February 25 In February 1779 George Rogers Clark’s forces marched across the Illinois country and flooded Wabash River to Vincennes to challenge Henry Hamilton and the British Army at Fort Sackville. Clark’s success is often regarded as a key event in American movement West to the Mississippi River and South to the Ohio River. An area 1/3 the size of the original 13 colonies known as the Old Northwest Territory became part of…
Find out more »Princess Academy
Little princesses will have a lot of fun learning all-things-royal (and some real history!) while attending a royal academy – the Princess Academy to be exact! Discover dances and play games, plus enjoy tea time, create a royal craft and receive a royal makeover – complete with a “princess picture” and presentation of crowns. Registration required by Feb. 17. This event will take place at the Vincennes University Green Activity Center, 120 W. Harrison St., Vincennes. Recommended for ages 4-9.
Find out more »March 2023
Groundbreaking Black Citizens in Knox County
The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy is hosting a special program on Free Summers Sunday featuring notable black Knox County citizens from both the past and the present.
Find out more »April 2023
WWI Living History Event – “The Great War”
This WWI Living History event features hundreds of World War One artifacts on exhibit including artillery, vehicles and living history displays. Battles will be re-enacted both days with representatives of Allied and German troops.
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