a cannon in front of a line of people dressed in revolutionary war era clothing.

Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Every day at 9:00 AM from May 25, 2024 to May 26, 2024
  • Free

Stroll through the encampment and interact with members of the NWTA (North West Territory Alliance) and park volunteers. Witness the color ceremony, 18th Century Fashion Show, Colonel Webb's Band of Musick, a parade of uniforms and watch the film at the Visitor's Center. 

There will also be special ranger programs throughout the weekend. 

You are welcome to go inside the Memorial to see the 7 1/2 foot bronze statue of George Rogers Clark and marvel at the seven 28 foot murals by Ezra Winter that depict the story of Clark's capture of Fort Sackville during the American Revolution.

Conclude your weekend with us by sitting on the Memorial steps on Sunday at 4:30 pm to listen to the Tippecanoe Ancient Fife and Drum Corp. and the River Valley Colonial Fife and Drum Corp. Following this at 5:00 pm is the NWTA closing ceremony, Evening Colors and Troop Parade.

More information

Fees

The demonstrations and events held on the park grounds are free. The event held on the French Commons does have a fee, please see https://www.spiritofvincennes.org/ for more information.

Location

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Latitude and Longitude 38.677910, -87.536730

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

May 25, 2024 to May 26, 2024

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

8 hours

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History
  • Partner Program
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