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In addition to taking a tour of the territorial village, you can visit Sugar Loaf Mound and Fort Knox II. Bring a picnic to Fort Knox II and enjoy a wonderful view of the Wabash River.

Are you a scout leader? Check out our Patch Programs!

Special Events

1920s Valentine’s Day
Feb. 14, 2012; 6 – 8 p.m.
$40 per person
Swing out with the Vincennes State Historic Sites at Adams Coliseum for dinner, dancing and a Vincennes Mystery! Call 812.882.7422 for more information or for tickets.

Monopoly Tournament at the Old State Bank
March 31, 2012; registration starts at 9 a.m.
$15 per person
Discover the history of banking and the Old State Bank through the classic game of Monopoly! Guests of all ages are invited to participate in this tournament to raise funds for the Vincennes State Historic Sites.

Walk with the Natives
April 21, 2012; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
$5 per child; adults free with child
Discover Native American culture in the late woodland era, 100 – 1400 A.D., at Sugarloaf Mound. Participants will learn Native American methods of living and make crafts.

Candlelight Tour and Grand Ball
May 26, 2012; 7 – 10 p.m.
In conjunction with the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezous at the Territory Capitol, site staff lead candelight tours.

History Camp: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
July 9 – 13, 2012; 8 a.m. – noon
$50 per camper
Campers ages 8 to 12 will take part in educational activities, crafts, games and skits. Camp fee includes t-shirt, take home crafts and snack.

Vincennes History Class
Sept. 17 – Dec.3, 2012; 6 p.m.
$75 per person
Vincennes State Historic Sites presents a 12-session class about Vincennes history taught by Richard Day and located at the Old State Bank.

Muster on the Wabash
Nov. 3, 2012; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 4, 2012; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$5 per vehicle
Visit Fort Knox II to commemorate Harrison's muster of troops prior to the Prophetstown campaign and Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Enjoy interactive events, demonstrations, skits, merchanidise and food.

For more information and details concerning events, please call 812.882.7422 or e-mail vincennesshs@indianamuseum.org.


PATCH PROGRAMS FOR SCOUTS
Earn your Historic Preservation Patch at the Indiana State Historic Sites!
Grades 3 – 12
Find out how your Scout group or youth organization can learn to love and protect old architectural treasures in our communities. Designed for both older and younger youth, visit one of the participating state historic sites and do the rest of the activities on your own, or request a program be provided for your group at $3 per person.

When the requirements are completed, you may purchase this patch for $3 at the Lanier Mansion State Historic Site. For information and patch requirements, contact Anne Fairchild at 812.273.4531 or afairchild@indianamuseum.org.

Boy scouts visiting Vincennes State Historic Sites can earn badges! Download the brochure to find out how!