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September 2021
Autumn on Main – Downtown Vincennes
Welcome the beginning of Autumn during this after-hours event complete with downtown art galleries presenting new exhibits, craft beer and wine tasting, live music, great food, and children’s activities! Main Street will be cordoned off for the safety of event-goers to browse down the street and enjoy the evening. Shop at participating downtown businesses. Hope to see you there!!
Find out more »Memorial Basement Tours
For the first time since 2019, public tours of the GRC Memorial Basement will take place from 1- 4 pm. Tours lasting approximately 20 minutes will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, and limited to 20 people. Tours will be of the basement of the George Rogers Clark Memorial. You will visit an area set up as a fall-out shelter and see the area underneath the Clark Statue. Be sure to call ahead of time to make sure that there are…
Find out more »Astronomy Night – Junior Ranger Program
Before GPS and modern maps, night skies were the guide for explorers in the frontier. Come to the GRC grounds from 6:30- 9:30 pm to use a telescope and hear from those who work in the field of Astronomy. This event is a part of the National Parks Service Junior Ranger Program and is intended for children between the ages of 5 to 13, although people of all ages can participate.
Find out more »“A Seedy Summertime”, “Second Sunday Nature Walk” – Ouabache Trails Park
Plants appear to grow in one place, but they have many ways of getting around by producing seeds in many forms. Some seeds are contained in juicy fruits eaten by birds and other animals. Some have devices for floating on the breeze or in water. Some form protein-rich nuts or kernels. Some develop in capsules that explode when ripe, sending seeds flying far from the plant. Some do a great job of sticking to animal hair and our clothing. There…
Find out more »[Cancelled] – Vincennes History Class Series
Explore the history of Vincennes – from pre-history to the 20th century and beyond – with local historian Richard Day and a variety of guest speakers during this 10-week series. Registration required by noon on Sept. 7. This series takes place at the Old State Bank, 114 N. Second St., Vincennes. This series is recommended for ages 18+. This series takes place on the following dates:Sept. 7, 14, 21, and 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26, and Nov. 2 and 9.…
Find out more »Vincennes Lincoln High School Homecoming
The Vincennes Lincoln High School Annual Homecoming has been scheduled for Friday, September 17, 2021. More details to come!!!
Find out more »The 3rd Annual Homecoming Party on the Porch
The Knox County Public Library is hosting its third annual Homecoming Party on the Porch. There will be yearbooks to peruse, a Homecoming Through the Decades display created by the library staff and artwork by Vincennes Native William Green Jr. on display. The researchers at the McGrady Brockman House will also be providing tours of the American Gothic style home, and assisting visitors with genealogical research. From noon until 2 pm Dennis Stroughmat and his band, L'Esprit Creole, will be…
Find out more »Fabulous Equinox Orchestra – Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, V. U. Campus
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra will be performing in concert from 5:00pm - 9:00pm on Sunday, Sunday 19 at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. This high energy group plays a wide variety of music including Motown, Country and Rock. For more information please call the Red Skelton Museum at 812-888-4184. For tickets visit
Find out more »[Cancelled] – Vincennes History Class Series
Explore the history of Vincennes – from pre-history to the 20th century and beyond – with local historian Richard Day and a variety of guest speakers during this 10-week series. Registration required by noon on Sept. 7. This series takes place at the Old State Bank, 114 N. Second St., Vincennes. This series is recommended for ages 18+. This series takes place on the following dates:Sept. 7, 14, 21, and 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26, and Nov. 2 and 9.…
Find out more »Pints at the Pavilion Mini-Brewfest
Saturday, September 25th - they're bringing some friends to town from other Southern Indiana Breweries for a Mini-Brewfest sampling!
Find out more »October 2021
“First City Music Festival” – French Commons, Vincennes
Mark your calendars for the First City Music Festival and celebrate the heritage and culture of the music of Vincennes! This year's event will be held Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3 at the French Commons. Local artists are invited to perform their various types of music. The festival will feature a great line up of musical talent with and the first bands in the spotlight are “Quite Literally” and “Kentucky Shine”. Tickets are on sale now and can…
Find out more »“Squeaky Toy Variations” Photography Exhibit
The Open Gallery will show recent work by photographer Michael Mullen during the month of October. Mullen’s latest series is titled, “Squeaky Toy Variations” and is a series that Mullen says, like traditional still life painting and photography, is “rife with symbolism” through an artful arrangement of his vast collection of old but colorful plastic squeaky toys.
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