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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.
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 »Vincennes Heritage Fair
Celebrate the variety of cultures that call Vincennes and Knox County home by learning about customs, music, dance, games and more. Discover Vincennes’ historic French heritage, plus learn how Hispanic, Latino, Haitian and Filipino cultures add to the fabric of the community. This event will take place at the Knox County Public Library’s Fortnightly Building, 421 N. Sixth St., Vincennes.
Find out more »May 2023
World War II Remembrance
WWII Remembrance at Indiana Military Museum honors the sacrifices of WWII with events like obstacle courses, gun demonstrations, battle demonstrations and more from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST) May 6-7 in Vincennes, Indiana. Free admission, parking, shuttles reenactments, speeches and demonstrations on the grounds. Saturday Schedule:
Find out more »45th Annual Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
Experience the American Revolution at a Living History Event! This US revolutionary war reenactment offers all the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of the 18th century. Reenactors bring history to life during this unforgettable weekend.
Find out more »June 2023
Red Skelton Festival and Parade
The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy will host the 18th annual Red Skelton Festival and Parade June 10-11.
Find out more »Rainbow over the Bridge
Wabash Valley Progressives will host Rainbow Over the Bridge June 17, 2023 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. at the Vincennes Riverwalk. Show your PRIDE at Rainbow over the Bridge on June 17 at the Vincennes Riverwalk. Enjoy music by Buck Rogers Clark, food trucks, a drag show, vendors and more at our Pride festival. Free and open to the public.
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