August 2020
FREE DAY: “Suffrage Centennial Block Party”
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which gave most women the right to vote. The Suffrage Centennial Virtual Block Party aims to create a fun, engaging, collaborative, and safe series of events to commemorate the decades-long fight for women to vote and celebrate our achievements. During the 69-year struggle for the right to vote, Hoosier suffragists embraced technology to have their message heard. They adapted their strategies from writing pamphlets to holding press conferences, traveling statewide in road…
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Adventure Days: Early Explorers
Bring history to life through a combination of short presentations, games, and hands-on activities. Learn all about European explorers and the early frontier through hands-on activities...
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Halloween Fair (ages 4-11)
It’s time to get a little spooky! Take a “haunted” walk around the grounds of Vincennes State Historic Sites, check out some creepy science experiments, listen to some not-so-spooky stories, get candy for your trick-or-treat bag, and more. Tickets are $5/youth, 25% discount for members. This event takes place at the Vincennes State Historic Sites main buildings located at 1 W. Harrison St., Vincennes.
Find out more »December 2022
Home for the Holidays in Vincennes
Discover holiday traditions from the bygone days during this family-friendly program.
Find out more »May 2023
French Colonial Day
May 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Vincennes State Historic Sites 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 and discover old French gardening techniques and more. This event takes place at the Old French House, 509 N. First St., Vincennes, and is on the same day as the annual…
Find out more »June 2023
Juneteenth Free Day
Walk through Indiana’s oldest city for free on Saturday, June 17, in honor of Juneteenth. Tour different buildings including the original Territory Capitol building, which was built in 1805, the Jefferson Academy – the first school of higher learning in the state – the Elihu Stout Print Shop, Fort Knox II, the Old French House and more. Timed, indoor tours of the buildings are available at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Timed, outdoor tours of Fort Knox are available at…
Find out more »October 2023
Halloween Fair
Join us for this family friendly Halloween Fair! Play Halloween-themed games, listen to slightly spooky stories, and take a haunted walk around the grounds to collect sweet treats. Participate in yard games, crafts and science activities, and bust a move to Halloween-themed tunes at the kids dance club. Program takes place at 1 West Harrison St., Vincennes. Price: $5/youth (ages 3-17), 25% discount for members
Find out more »February 2024
Free Admission Day at the Vincennes State Historic Sites
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Offers Free Admission on Presidents' Day!
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