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December 2022
Christmas on the Homefront – Pictures with Santa
Santa Claus will be coming to the Indiana Military Museum!
Find out more »February 2023
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 »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 »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 »July 2023
September 2023
Salute to Veterans of WWII
This World War II event includes encampments, various combat units presented by re-enactors, presentations and battle scenarios. The Indiana Military Museum contains one of the best overall collections of military memorabilia from the Revolutionary War to the present day. The museum has a vast array of unique artifacts, vehicles, artillery, weaponry, uniforms, insignia and artwork. The outdoor grounds is a museum in itself. Entering the gate you immediately see a missile, a C-47, USS Indianapolis SSN697 conning tower and a full size German Atlantic Wall bunker. Additional…
Find out more »December 2023
Ninth Annual Henry Hamilton March
On December 16, 2023, park staff and volunteers will offer visitors the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of British Lt. Governor Henry Hamilton and his soldiers as they made their march to Vincennes in 1778. Their journey to Fort Sackville challenged the soldiers with uncertain weather conditions, ice-choked rivers, and constant fear of ambush. After a long grueling march, Hamilton and his men arrived in Vincennes on December 17, 1778. The British would hold the fort for over two months before Clark launched his “winter surprise” to retake the region.
Find out more »April 2024
Salute to the Veterans of WWI
This World War I reenactment is set for Eclipse Weekend!
Find out more »May 2024
Salute to the Veterans of WWII
More details to come on this WWII reenactment! The reenactment is free, though there is a charge to go into the museum.
Find out more »46th Annual Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
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…
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