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Vincennes is a city in and the county seat of Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is located on the lower Wabash River in the southwestern part of the state, nearly halfway between Evansville and Terre Haute. Founded in 1732 by French fur traders, notably, François-Marie Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes for whom the Fort was named, Vincennes is the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in Indiana and one of the oldest settlements west of the Appalachians.
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1. Indiana Military Museum
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5.0 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By inspire53 - Vincennes, United States
Very big a outstanding display .The walk outside is beyond words to any History buff. Then the inside is another world of museum pieces highly recommend.
2. Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy
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5.0 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By Got2GoAllTheTime - Louisville, United States
In the 50s Milton Berle was “Mister Television.” That title went to Red Skelton in the 60s. Growing up in the 60s, “The Red Skelton Show” was required viewing in my household. Red Skelton was born in Vincennes, Indiana, which is a small city on the Indiana/Illinois border. Raised in humble surroundings, Skelton never forgot his roots, which is why the museum to honor his long career (from the 1930s until his death in 1997) is in his hometown instead of Hollywood or some other entertainment Mecca. Skelton’s career is minutely detailed, with practically nothing overlooked. One of the most interesting and heartwarming stories is how a Mason gave the poor lad a 95c tip for a newspaper. Skelton never forgot it and was determined from that moment onward to become a Mason. His Masonic honors are on display, as are his Emmy awards, scripts, and costumes from the variety of characters he created over his decades on the air (radio and television). His heartbreaking loss of his son (who died at 10 from leukemia) is also detailed. As Skelton always considered himself a clown more than an actor or comedian (there’s a quote to that effect from him on display), the artwork he painted later in his life was predominantly clown figures. Those are on display at the end of the museum. It’s a wonderful stop for the nostalgic. It’s also a great education for modern fans of comedy to see the roots of one of the true kings of comedy.
3. Grouseland (William Henry Harrison Mansion)
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4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By cmc552 - Illinois, United States
Great historic site. Everyone working/volunteering at the site was friendly. Loved seeing the basement and, perhaps strangely, the effects of the famous early 19th century earthquake. Vincennes is a nice little city. Visit may have been May 2019.
4. Old Cathedral Church
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Sweeet3tea - Washington DC, United States
Beautiful Church with lots of history- right next to George Rogers Clark NP So enjoyable to visit such gems!
5. Vincennes State Historic Sites
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4.0 based on 40 reviews
Experience Indiana's history as a territory at the first territorial capital and the home of Fort Knox II, the 1809 French House, Jefferson Academy and more historic buildings. This location is part of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, a statewide museum system with 12 locations.
Reviewed By LHMo
Check to see when the site is open and go when there is a guide available. The guides do a good job of explaining the history of the area.
