Vincennes State Historic Sites

Vincennes State Historic Sites Explore where cultures blended to form the Indiana Territorial frontier long before statehood. See our community guidelines under "Privacy and legal info."

If you are looking for the place where Indiana had its beginning — where Chief Tecumseh walked, where the first governor of the Indiana Territory and ninth president of the United States lived and worked, where troops mustered for the battle of Tippecanoe, where laws were passed that still affect Indiana residents today, and where the first free press in Indiana was born — then plan a visit to the

Vincennes State Historic Sites. Located throughout the city of Vincennes, the many components of the Vincennes State Historic Sites include the Indiana Territory Capitol, the Print Shop of Elihu Stout, the Birthplace of Maurice Thompson, the Log Cabin Visitors’ Center, the Old State Bank, Fort Knox II, Sugar Loaf Mound and the Jefferson Academy. Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Social Media Community Guidelines
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We have a full time Program Developer position open at Angel Mounds SHS that will also be working part time at the Vince...
08/28/2026

We have a full time Program Developer position open at Angel Mounds SHS that will also be working part time at the Vincennes SHS. Please follow the attached link to apply.

https://workforindiana.in.gov/job/Indianapolis-Angel-Mounds-Program-Developer-IN-46204/1423989700/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT-qHdwZG9mAWZkaWQWUNXP1z-F_sv2FRbrJ7-6tkLDVV8UCmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4rZkPpzr9_cOYsmn2NcHJlnOY4aSGk8OZUvXdaXYrfpPQDdWpbTRmt6Jc9Og_aem_CwuWnkWv3L9oX80M4GPqlA

Angel Mounds Program Developer

It's Jane Austen festival month in September, and we are celebrating Austen's world with our Regency Evening and Regency...
08/20/2026

It's Jane Austen festival month in September, and we are celebrating Austen's world with our Regency Evening and Regency Afternoon Tea events.

Join us in experience the world of Austen on September 11th or September 12th.

Austen Festival in Bath -

The 2026 Jane Austen Festival will take place Friday the 11th to Sunday the 20th of September.We are delighted to announce the full 2026 Jane Austen Festival Programme is now released for everyone to enjoy and get excited about! We can't wait to welcome everyone to Bath to celebrate our most esteeme...

Having fun in period costume 🙂
08/16/2026

Having fun in period costume 🙂

Tickets are starting to go for our signature Regency events, get yours soon!!!!Take a late afternoon out to learn how te...
08/16/2026

Tickets are starting to go for our signature Regency events, get yours soon!!!!

Take a late afternoon out to learn how tea was an important part of social life in the Early Republic. Make your own tea mix and learn about the customs of afternoon tea.

OR join us for an evening of entertainment at our Regency Evening event. Evening social events were the highlight of the month for many, join us as we take you through the rituals of evening gatherings.

IF you want more - come and enjoy our presentation on the Pastimes of the Early Republic ..... what DID people do at nighttime to past the time......??

For more details visit www.indianamusem.org/vincennes, or phone (812) 882-7422

A delightful family of girls tried on our costumes today 🙂 … you too can have a photo in our costumes, we have plenty. J...
08/14/2026

A delightful family of girls tried on our costumes today 🙂
… you too can have a photo in our costumes, we have plenty.
Just come by and see us.

Lots happening at Vincennes State Historic Sites next month - mark your calendar and sign up for our events.Saturday 5 S...
08/13/2026

Lots happening at Vincennes State Historic Sites next month - mark your calendar and sign up for our events.

Saturday 5 Sept 3-4pm Presentation - Cold Winter's Nights; Pastimes of the Early Republic

Sunday 6 Sept 1-4pm Sunday Funday at the Fort (Fort Knox II), join us in learning about archaeology for Indiana Archaeology month which features Fort Knox II

Friday 11 Sept 6:30-8:30pm Regency Evening, join us in a Bridgerton-like evening, with dancing, music, food and more! Limited spaces so book early!

Saturday 12 Sept 4:30-6:30 Regency Afternoon Tea Experience - make your own blend of tea and find out about the ritual of tea and what it meant to those who lived in Indiana Territory.

www.indianamuseum.org/vincennes/

Vincennes State Historic Sites is a part of this passport program. Come and get one from our site when you take a tour w...
08/06/2026

Vincennes State Historic Sites is a part of this passport program. Come and get one from our site when you take a tour with us.

Don't forget to get your sticker for the Vincennes Passport Program at the 2026 Knox County Watermelon Festival!
📍Pick yours up at the information booth at Patrick Henry Square
⏰Friday, Aug. 7th and Saturday, Aug. 8th!

Fort Knox II has some amazing flora and fauna to see.Take a lovely stroll through the fort and into Ouabache Trails Park...
08/05/2026

Fort Knox II has some amazing flora and fauna to see.

Take a lovely stroll through the fort and into Ouabache Trails Park while the temperatures are cooler.

Fort Knox II, 3090 N. Old Fort Knox Rd., Vincennes.
Open W-Sun 9-5

If you missed attending our Printing and Technology workshop on Saturday, where we created waterwheels, paper and made o...
08/02/2026

If you missed attending our Printing and Technology workshop on Saturday, where we created waterwheels, paper and made our own books, then watch out for similar events in the future.
We are planning 2027 now - keep an eye on our fun program days!

Josie getting the site ready to open, and Cherry Blossom saying 'hi' to anyone out there!!
07/26/2026

Josie getting the site ready to open, and Cherry Blossom saying 'hi' to anyone out there!!

Address

1 W. Harrison Street
Vincennes, IN
47591

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18128827422

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