Historic Archives - Vincennes/Knox County VTB

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

401 South 2nd Street | Vincennes, IN. 47591

The park features a massive granite memorial which commemorates the conquest of the Old Northwest Territory. It is the largest national monument outside of Washington, D.C. The Memorial is located on the site of the… Read More

81288217762

http://nps.gov/gero

"Christmas at Grouseland" – Grouseland, Vincennes

3 W. Scott Street | Vincennes, IN. 47591

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A very special "Christmas at Grouseland" is being planned for December. Built in 1803, Grouseland is the mansion built by former Indiana Territorial Governor and 9th U.S. President, William Henry Harrison. Each year the festivities… Read More

http://www.grouselandfoundation.org

"Salute to the Veterans of World War II" – Labor Day Weekend

715 S. Sixth Street | Vincennes, IN. 47591

World War II Re-enactors come from throughout the States in representing various World War II Units, providing living history exhibits, camps, tanks, equipment, uniforms, weapons and insignia. Other special events include aerial flyovers by authentic… Read More

812-882-1941

https://indymilitary.com/

"Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous" – The French Commons

411 Willow Street | Vincennes, IN. 47591

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Experience Revolutionary Era food, merchants, battle enactments and encampments of the Northwest Alliance. More than 100 booths with re-enacters demonstrating early frontier skills and merchants selling period wares. Entertainment on site such as strolling musicians,… Read More

81288217762

http://www.spiritofvincennes.org

"WWI Days" – Indiana Military Museum

715 S. Sixth Street | Vincennes, IN. 47591

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"WWI Days" will be held at the Indiana Military Museum. Hundreds of WWI artifacts will be on exhibit with examples including a 100-yard re-created Allied and German trenches, artillery, vehicles and living history displays. Battles… Read More

812-882-1941

http://indianamilitarymuseum.org/

Fort Knox II

3090 N. Old Fort Knox Road | Vincennes, IN. 47591

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Fort Knox II was built in 1803, three miles north of Vincennes on the Wabash River. The fort's location is outlined with short posts and interpretive markers which tell the story of the site. Fort… Read More

812-882-7422

Grouseland, President William Henry Harrison Mansion

3 West Scott Street | Vincennes, IN. 47591

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Grouseland was the home of William Henry Harrison, then governor of the Indiana territory, later ninth president of the United States. Built in 1803-1804, it was saved from destruction and restored by the Francis Vigo… Read More

812-882-2096

http://www.grouseland.org

Indiana Military Museum

715 S. Sixth Street | Vincennes, IN. 47591

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The Indiana Military Museum has one of the most outstanding displays in the Midwest spanning the Civil War through WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and current engagements. The Annex exhibit space displays feature tanks,… Read More

812-882-1941

https://indymilitary.com/

Knox County Veteran Memorial Park

Seventh and Broadway Streets | Vincennes, IN. 47591

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This impressive monument is dedicated to the veterans of Knox County who served in the civil war through current military engagements. Read More

McGrady-Brockman House (Regional History/Genealogical Research Center)

614 N. Seventh Street | Vincennes, IN. 47591

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The McGrady Brockman House is the Knox County Public Library's history/genealogy center and the repository documents from the Old Northwest Territory as well as the Indiana Territory. Housed in the facility are the Library's Historical… Read More

812-886-4380

http://kcpl.lib.in.us

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

"Christmas at Grouseland" – Grouseland, Vincennes

"Salute to the Veterans of World War II" – Labor Day Weekend

"Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous" – The French Commons

"WWI Days" – Indiana Military Museum

Fort Knox II

Grouseland, President William Henry Harrison Mansion

Indiana Military Museum

Knox County Veteran Memorial Park

McGrady-Brockman House (Regional History/Genealogical Research Center)

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