COST:
Children under 5, Free
Children 6-12: $2
Adults,
Buttons in advance, $12 (good for both days)
Two-day passes at gate, $15
One day gate pass, $ 12
Parking, $5
Please, no pets on French Commons grounds.
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One of the Midwest’s premier Revolutionary War reenactments occurs Memorial Day weekend at
the site of the foremost American victory throughout the frontier. This reenactment, known as the Rendezvous, is sponsored annually by the Spirit of Vincennes, Inc. Since the late 1970s, the citizens of Vincennes, IN; the reenactors of the Northwest Territory Alliance (NWTA); and the employees of the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (NHP) have collaborated to present this distinguished 18th century historical gathering. The event’s popularity is such that it attracts 400 to 500 reenactors along with an estimated 35,000 visitors. The majority of the activities such as the selling of merchandise and food, the demonstration of arts and crafts, colonial period entertainment, and the re-creation of Revolutionary War battles take place upon the French Commons. The commons, quite fittingly, is located adjacent to the George Rogers Clark NHP. This park includes the George Rogers Clark Memorial, a Greek style monument that stands upon the revered spot at which the British surrendered Fort Sackville. At 10 a.m., Thurs., Feb. 25, 1779, British Lt. Henry Hamilton surrendered his garrison of 80 soldiers after a siege which lasted less than two days. The victor, Lt. Clark, had led an army of 170 Americans and French-Canadians across the flooded area of present-day southern Illinois in a march to Vincennes. The Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous is designed to bring back to life the sights, sounds, and smells of late 18th century and early 19th century Vincennes. Everyone is invited to "get into the spirit" by visiting the annual Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous during the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.
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ABOUT THE SPIRIT OF VINCENNES, INC.:
The Spirit of Vincennes, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to the idea of coordinating events of culture, history, and fun for the interest of visitors from throughout the vast midlands of America. Purpose
The corporation's purpose is to promote, to educate, and to preserve the heritage of Vincennes through the Rendezvous and through other similar activities. For More information on the following areas, contact:
Battlefield/Encampment: Sally Snyder and Dot Fish
Entertainment: Blake Brewington
Children's Activities: Tori Jarvis
Grounds: Dan Sievers
Public Attendance: Debbie and Nash Dunn
Marketing: Mark Hill and Angi Herron
Information Booth: Angi Herron
Refuse Management: KC Inmate Workforce
Food booths: Kevin Baxter
Citizens Camp: Rosa Clasby
Security: Josh Clasby
