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History Buffs Must See the Newest Monument in Indiana's Oldest City

By Chris Flook on Jun. 22, 2018

Indiana's oldest city is lush with history. Dating back to the 1700s, the city features the largest national monument outside of Washington, DC, a presidential home, a state historic site and the city's newest monument to its namesake. François-Marie Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes In May of this year…

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The Indiana History Festival You Won't Want To Miss in Southern Indiana

By Amy Lynch on May 10, 2018

Quick Indiana history quiz: What was the first capital of Indiana? If you said Corydon, you’re not alone. You’d also be wrong. Sort of. Founded in 1732 when the Midwest Territory was still under French rulership, Vincennes holds rank as the oldest city in Indiana, then operating as a fur trading…

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The Votes Are In! These Historic Destinations are the Best of Indiana

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 07, 2017

Another record setting year of voting and the results are in for Visit Indiana's Best of Indiana awards. More than 24,000 Hoosiers selected Indiana's Best Historic Destination. The top-10 vote getters include the homes of historic champions for freedom, military memorials, locations instrumental to…

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Don't Miss the Unveiling of Indiana's New Quarter

By Visit Indiana on Sep. 25, 2017

The United States Mint will release the 40 th quarter in the America the Beautiful collection. Indiana's new quarter features George Rogers Clark and his men crossing the flooded Wabash. Clark’s daring surprise capture of the British Fort Sackville is considered one of the greatest feats of the…

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History, Food, Fun &... Guns? 4 Must Stops in Vincennes

By Carrie Lambert on Jun. 05, 2017

I'm a bit ashamed to admit I have never spent an extended amount of time in Vincennes. We spent a good part of a day there and could have spent even more time, so we will have to plan a return trip! We started the day at the Red Skelton Museum. In all honestly, I wasn't incredibly familiar with Red…

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Indiana Foodways Alliance's 10 Top Picks for Holiday Treats

By Lindsey Skeen on Nov. 16, 2016

The Holidays are quickly approaching so start planning now for your traditions and  festivities. Bring a new tradition to the table whether it is fine wine or fine chocolates, stop by one of Indiana Foodways Alliance’s Top Picks for your Holiday treats! Follow IFA's Culinary Trails on…

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Vincennes' Indiana Military Museum

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 06, 2015

There is no doubt in my mind that Hoosiers are patriotic. One way that has been evidenced to me is by the outstanding military museums available throughout the state. One of the best military museums is located in Vincennes, along Indiana’s southwest border. The Indiana Military Museum, Inc…

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Want to See Indiana's FIRST Capital? Visit Vincennes in Knox County

By admin on May 13, 2014

Want to know who the true Indiana geeks are? Ask them "what was Indiana's first capital?" You have to say it exactly that way, because it's a trick question. Most people will tell you, "Corydon, until they moved it up to Indianapolis in 1825." Except Vincennes was the first capital of the Indiana…

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A Steampunk Holiday Adventure in Vincennes

By admin on Nov. 30, 2013

Steampunk is often considered a sub-genre of entertainment, but it's starting to emerge as its own genre classification of music, literature, and art. Steampunk, if you're not familiar, is currently a sub-genre of science fiction where everything is steam powered. It's as if the internal combustion…

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Knox County Watermelon Festival - August 3, 2013

By admin on Jun. 30, 2013

They take their watermelons seriously in Vincennes Indiana. So seriously, they devote an entire day to the thumpable fruit. On Saturday, August 3, head to Knox County and Patrick Henry Square, located on the Historical George Roger's Clark Memorial Site, for a day of fun, food, music, and of course…

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