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May 2026
Clay Flower Frog Workshop
Create unique flower frogs from air-dried clay. Discover the many ways to use your flower frog and take your personal masterpiece home, with decorating ideas shared by our friendly instructor. Registration is required, call 812-882-4316. All ages welcome. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Eggstra Challenge – Sunday Funday at the Fort
The early Republic pioneers had many ingenious ways of keeping their food safe and usable. Discover how they were able to transport their food from one place to another – usually over rough terrain and in extreme weather! Find yourself challenged as you try to keep eggs safe and secure through various situations the pioneerswould have encountered.
Find out more »Speaker Series – French History
Knox County 250 Celebrations & Second Saturday Speaker Series - LOCATION TBD
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Laff-Vin Comedy Film Series
MAY 12 film - George Washington Slept Here
Find out more »Wild About Nature Series: Seed Balls
Join us at the Nature Center to discover local native plants. Learn to identify them, understand their benefits, and create your very own seed ball to grow at home. For ages 16 and under, adult required. Scan QR code for desired session or call 812-882-4316.
Find out more »Red Skelton Museum- Exhibit opening
Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy opens America 250 and Red's Patriotism exhibit On Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12 noon, the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy in Vincennes, Indiana will host a ribbon cutting to introduce the public to two new permanent exhibits in the museum and in the Lothian and Red Skelton Gallery of Fine Art. The Red Skelton Museum has added to the exhibit on Red’s time in the military. This expanded exhibit showcases his time…
Find out more »49th Annual Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
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 would have been available to early residents. Witness entertainers performing shows and music from the early part of our country’s history. Food vendors create tasty dishes that will take you back in time and satisfy your taste buds. A full…
Find out more »Farmer’s Market of Historic Vincennes
Fresh fruits & vegetables, handmade items. Every Saturday through October. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday thru October and Wednesday evenings from 4 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. beginning in June. The Market is located at the Riverfront Pavilion at the corner of Second and Busseron Streets in Vincennes. For more information or to become a vendor, contact Shirley Rose at 812-882-5162
Find out more »Rainbow Beach Opening
Rainbow Beach is open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend until the first weekend of August. Open Daily 12 PM–6 PM "Tot Time" & Lap Swim Tues – Sat 10 AM–12 PM Admission Prices: Kids under 5 – Free Kids 5 yrs – 18 yrs - $2.50 Adults - $3.50 Private rentals are available after normal business hours from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Location: Gregg Park, 2204 Washington Ave, Vincennes, IN 47591
Find out more »VSHS Memorial Day Candlelight Tours
Experience Vincennes State Historic Sites by candlelight! Interact with costumed interpreters as they lead you through each location while sharing stories of the sites, the people who lived and worked in them, and the history of old Vincennes. This tour is part of a busy weekend in Vincennes celebrating the annual Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous. Candlelight tours of William Henry Harrison’s Grouseland will be conducted simultaneously. Location: Tour will start at Territorial Capital site, 1 W Harrison St, Vincennes, IN
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