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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 »Sunday Nature Walk
Enjoy the natural beauty and diversity of one of our county parks! Join Master Naturalist Terri Talarek King for a nature walk on Sunday May 15 at Ouabache Trails Park located just north of Vincennes, Indiana, at the end of Lower Fort Knox Road. Participants will meet at the Sacajawea Shelter House at the far end of the park's lower loop at 2:00 pm Eastern, then begin the walk. The walk is planned for Trail 7. Walkers should be prepared…
Find out more »Garden Fair and Seed Giveaway
Get a start on gardening with free seeds and seedlings, gardening information, a garden tour and more.
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 »Food Trucks on the Wabash
Monday evening dinner is solved! The Vincennes Food Trucks on the Wabash are back on the Riverwalk and delicious snacks are meals are ready to pick up! Check their Facebook page to see what food vendors are featured for the week.
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 »FIRST CITY PUBLIC SCULPTURE EXHIBITION 2021 – The 2nd of 4 On-Site Discussions
The Vincennes public and visitors to our community can now view nine new outdoor sculptures added over the last year to the group of seven that inaugurated this three-year project. The new sculptures are located in several sites: Gregg Park, the Vincennes University Campus, Fireman’s Park, and the Vincennes Knox County Visitors and Tourism Bureau. This spring, to celebrate the new sculptures, the Public Sculpture Project is offering a series of early Friday evening art discussions guided by Art Space…
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 »Camp Wildwood Craft & Vendor Market
Crafters and direct sales will be set up for your shopping needs!! Come and support the local businesses and support Camp Wildwood Foundation!
Find out more »Farmers Market of Historic Vincennes
Come to the Riverfront Pavilion in Downtown Vincennes for the best selection of fresh seasonal produce, blooming annuals and perennials, farm-fresh eggs, local honey, delicious baked goods, frozen seafood, artisan-crafted gifts and wares, homemade soaps and so much more! The market is open on Wednesday evenings from 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm and Saturday mornings from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
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.
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