February 2021
Annual “George Rogers Clark March” (Virtual)
On February 22 of 1779, 242 years ago, soldiers under American Colonel George Rogers Clark marched 180 miles through harsh, wet winter conditions in a surprise attack on British-held Fort Sackville. This momentous victory was significant in strengthening America’s stance against the British during the Revolutionary War. George Rogers Clark National Historical Park pays tribute to this remarkable accomplishment with the annual "George Rogers Clark March" offering enthusiastic historians a chance to retrace Clark’s steps during a 10.5 mile journey. Due to…
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Archeology Day
Come explore the world below and how we learn about sites from what people have thrown away or lost.
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February 2023
George Rogers Clark March returns
The George Rogers Clark March returns – February 25 In February 1779 George Rogers Clark’s forces marched across the Illinois country and flooded Wabash River to Vincennes to challenge Henry Hamilton and the British Army at Fort Sackville. Clark’s success is often regarded as a key event in American movement West to the Mississippi River and South to the Ohio River. An area 1/3 the size of the original 13 colonies known as the Old Northwest Territory became part of…
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August 2023
Junior Ranger Day – Natural Resource Day
Natural Resource Day will be from 1 to 4 pm on August 26. Although set aside as a historical park in 1966, the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park still provides a green space to the community. Kids will be able to connect with the natural resources with activities like track molds, owl pellet dissection, water testing, and tree identification.
Find out more »September 2023
Junior Ranger Day – Three Forts Day
Three Forts Day has been rescheduled for September 9 from 11 am to 4 pm. Learn how kids lived in Vincennes from the early French, American Revolution, and War of 1812 periods. Musket demonstrations will also be held.
Find out more »Prehistoric Earthquake Discussion
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park will host subject matter experts on a discussion of earthquakes along the Wabash River. The presentation titled “Paleoseismic Liquefaction Evidence for Strong Pre-Historic Earthquakes in Southern Indiana and Illinois” is open to the public in the park...
Find out more »October 2023
Junior Ranger Day – Astronomy Night
• Astronomy Night is October 21 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm for kids of all ages. Activities, games, and stargazing will be part of the fun for all ages. Kids can earn the Night Explorer patch and preview programs for the 2024 Solar Eclipse.
Find out more »February 2024
Capture of Fort Sackville relived
The Capture of Fort Sackville Commemorated In February 1779 George Rogers Clark’s forces marched across the Illinois country and flooded Wabash River to Vincennes to challenge Henry Hamilton and the British Army at Fort Sackville. Clark’s success is often regarded as a key event in American movement West to the Mississippi River and South to the Ohio River. An area 1/3 the size of the original 13 colonies known as the Old Northwest Territory became part of the United States…
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