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.
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.
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.
