Vincennes Attractions
Vincennes, in southwestern Indiana on the border with Illinois, is the state's oldest town, founded in 1732. The main sights are the George Rogers National Historical Park, which commemorates the revolutionary battles against the British, and Grouseland, the home of William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
The George Rogers Clark Memorial is Jefferson Memorial size and stands on the site of Fort Sackville which Lt. Col. George Rogers Clark and his men claimed in 1779. The
Battle of Vincennes (February 23 to 25, 1779) resulted in the capture of Lt. Governor Henry Hamilton who was like the Vice President of British Canada, which extended south to the Ohio River at the time.
Battle of Vincennes (February 23 to 25, 1779) resulted in the capture of Lt. Governor Henry Hamilton who was like the Vice President of British Canada, which extended south to the Ohio River at the time.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
401 South Second Street
Vincennes, IN 47591-1001
United States
401 South Second Street
Vincennes, IN 47591-1001
United States
Phone 1 (812) 882-1812
Fax 1 (812) 882-7270
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Harrison Mansion (Grouseland)
Built in 1803-04, Grouseland belonged to William Henry Harrison, later the ninth President of the United States. This was his home while he served as the first governor of the Indiana Territory. The mansion has been restored to look as it did in the 1800's, complete with antique furniture, china, and paintings.
Hours
January 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
March 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Old Cathedral
The Old Cathedral, also known as St Francis Xavier, is located in Vincennes and can be easily located in town by the Old Cathedral bell tower. The present facility consists of multiple buildings in a pleasant setting with tall trees on either side. The Old Cathedral is thought to have been constructed in the early part of the 19th Century.
Old Cathedral Library and Museum
The library contains ten thousand rare volumes dating back to 1319. Exhibits in the museum include historic and church artifacts.
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