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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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One more chance to join us on our Downtown Ghost Story walks!!Friday 23 October, 6:30 & 8pm.Meet at Old State Bank, 114 ...
10/21/2026

One more chance to join us on our Downtown Ghost Story walks!!
Friday 23 October, 6:30 & 8pm.
Meet at Old State Bank, 114 N 2nd St., Vincennes.
Be there and be scared……..😱

So Josie… what did you do at work this week?Well, I carved a scary pumpkin, we fixed steps, became a ghost and led tours...
10/17/2026

So Josie… what did you do at work this week?
Well, I carved a scary pumpkin, we fixed steps, became a ghost and led tours around our historic sites……

We love our job!!

On this bright and crisp Autumn day, why not venture out tonight for an evening of ghost stories and tales from Vincenne...
10/17/2026

On this bright and crisp Autumn day, why not venture out tonight for an evening of ghost stories and tales from Vincennes.
Join us at the Old State Bank (114 N 2nd St) at 6:30 or 8pm……if you dare….! 👻

GHOST STORY walk evenings start tonightWe have added a Saturday (tomorrow 17th October) for those who can't make a Frida...
10/14/2026

GHOST STORY walk evenings start tonight
We have added a Saturday (tomorrow 17th October) for those who can't make a Friday evening!!

Ghost Story walk evenings are almost here!!!!
Starting Friday 16 at 6:30pm outside the Old State Bank (114 N 2nd St.)
Join us for some true and almost true stories about Vincennes and beyond.........

Mysterious alleyways , strange occurrences, unexplained noises….. interested?Join us on our Downtown Ghost Story walks, ...
10/10/2026

Mysterious alleyways , strange occurrences, unexplained noises….. interested?

Join us on our Downtown Ghost Story walks, October 16, 17 & 23, 6:30 & 8pm EST

Meet at Old State Bank, 114 N 2nd St.
$10 per person. All are welcome

10/07/2026

🎧 We're featured in the new episode of IN the Parks! >> https://bit.ly/3VxvXFq

Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

Don't ever be put off by the cost of admission to our historical site - it works out to be just $2 per building!  Yes, j...
10/03/2026

Don't ever be put off by the cost of admission to our historical site - it works out to be just $2 per building!
Yes, just $2 per building for a guided tour with a costumed interpreter, some fun history and good conversation.

Oh, and did we mention you'll be helping to keep Vincennes's history alive!

If you go out to Fort Knox II, watch out for this lovely family that share the space with us :)
10/01/2026

If you go out to Fort Knox II, watch out for this lovely family that share the space with us :)

Cherry Blossom says Fall is coming, so are our Downtown Ghost Story walks.Friday & Saturday, October 16 & 17 - 2 session...
09/24/2026

Cherry Blossom says Fall is coming, so are our Downtown Ghost Story walks.

Friday & Saturday, October 16 & 17 - 2 sessions 6:30pm & 8pm
Friday, October 23 - 2 sessions 6:30p, & 8pm
Starting at Old State Bank on N 2nd Street.
$10 per person, book online; walk ups welcomed too!

We hung out in New Harmony at Kunsfest this weekend, celebrating Archaeology month by cracking pecans the old old fashio...
09/21/2026

We hung out in New Harmony at Kunsfest this weekend, celebrating Archaeology month by cracking pecans the old old fashioned way. 🙂

Check out Vincennes’ sites featured in archaeology for the state this month - Fort Knox II, Sugarloaf Mound, the Old French House and George Roger’s Clark National Historic Park.

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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