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Special Event
Event
Clark March
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.678148, -87.535601
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Visitor Center
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time:
9:30 AM
Duration:
3 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Living History
Talk
Walk
The five-mile walkers will meet at 10:30 am (Eastern Time) with the bus leaving at 10:45 am. The walk usually ends by 1:30 p.m.
Description
In February of 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 at the end of the American Revolution.
On February 22, the National Park Service will commemorate Clark’s March with a guided walk covering the last five miles of the journey. Park staff and volunteers will discuss events that took place along the way into Vincennes.
Those wishing to walk need to register for the walk by 5pm on February 20th 2025 by calling 812-882-1776 ext. 1210 or in person at the Visitor Center. This is necessary to have a place on the bus which will drop-off walkers, those that do not register ahead of time may not be able to participate.
Walkers will check in at the park Visitor Center by 9:30 am (Eastern Time) and the bus will leave at 9:45 am. Comfortable shoes and seasonally appropriate attire are recommended for those walking in the event. Many participants will wear 18th clothing in the style of Virginia Militia, but it is certainly not required.
Comfortable shoes and seasonally appropriate attire are recommended for those walking in the event. Many participants will wear 18th century clothing in the style of Virginia Militia, but it is certainly not required.
For further details, contact Chief Ranger Joe Herron at 812-882-1776 ext. 1204.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Participants must register for the walk before 5 pm on February 15 by calling 812-882-1776 or in person at the visitor center. This is necessary to have a place on the bus which transport walkers to the start point. For further details, contact Chief Ranger Joe Herron at 812-882-1776 ext. 1204.
Image Gallery
NPS Photo/ Joe Herron