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April 2022
Adventure Days: Early Explorers
Bring history to life through a combination of short presentations, games, and hands-on activities. Learn all about European explorers and the early frontier through hands-on activities...
Find out more »Vincennes Historical Half Marathon
The Rotary Young Leaders Historical Half Marathon Event's goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle for the Knox County area whilst raising funds for local charities and organizations in our community.
Find out more »May 2022
Spring WWII Living History Event
The Indiana Military Museum will host a WWII Living History Event on behalf of the Danville Illinois reenactment group. The event will feature battle reenactments, artillery and weapons demonstrations, outdoor displays and a WWII encampment. Visit the Indiana Military Museum website or Facebook page for updates and schedule of events.
Find out more »Adventure Days: Native Americans in Indiana
Bring history to life through a combination of short presentations, games, and hands-on activities that combine social studies, language arts, math, and science. Learn about the day-to-day lives of Native Americans while exploring Native American arts, crafts, and foods, plus song and dance!
Find out more »Colonial French Day
Discover the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of colonial French Vincennes. Learn about the daily life of a French fur trader while taking a tour through the Old French House, explore what early life was like in the area, find out about old French gardening techniques, and more.
Find out more »Unexpected Vincennes
Local historian, Norbert Brown, will present “Unexpected Vincennes”, a captivating program where he will share little-known facts about our city and its past.
Find out more »Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
Take a step back in time and surround yourself with the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of the American Revolutionary War period during the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous! Held on Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29 (Memorial Day Weekend) at the French Commons festival-goers can enjoy authentic food, browse through merchant tents, and a continuous lineup of entertainment.
Find out more »Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
Take a step back in time and surround yourself with the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of the American Revolutionary War period during the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous! Held on Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29 (Memorial Day Weekend) at the French Commons festival-goers can enjoy authentic food, browse through merchant tents, and a continuous lineup of entertainment.
Find out more »June 2022
Adventure Days: The Final Frontier
Bring history to life through a combination of short presentations, games, and hands-on activities that combine social studies, language arts, math, and science. Get ready to blast off and discover all things space! Celebrate Indiana Space Day by building and launching rockets, and see a presentation by a guest speaker.
Find out more »Fly on the Ford
Experience the early years of aviation on the first all-metal, multi-engine commercial airliner!
Find out more »Fly on the Ford
Experience the early years of aviation on the first all-metal, multi-engine commercial airliner!
Find out more »Oaken Days 2022
Celebrate Oaktown with this two-day, fun-filled event!
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of Vincennes and Knox County with a glimpse of history at every turn.