"Great things have been effected by a few men well conducted."

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of the Illinois country, had marched through freezing floodwaters to gain this victory. The fort’s capture assured United States claims to the frontier, an area nearly as large as the original 13 states.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park sign, visitor center and memorial
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a small, square, brick and concrete, brutalist style building surrounded by trees and grass.
Visitor Center

Open 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Watch the park movie, visit the museum, shop in the bookstore, and talk to rangers. Bathrooms are available here

The George Rogers Clark memorial, lawn and the Wabash river at sunset
The Memorial and Grounds

The memorial is opened on request at the visitor center and closes at 4:45 p.m. daily.

The Clark Memorial building under a cloudy sky and rainbow
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Three people in historic dress holding muskets waiting to start a historic weapons demonstration.
Things to Do

Schedule of park events and programs, festivals taking place on park grounds, and information on booking educational and group tours.

Food trucks and vendors line Patrick Henry Square during a festival
Permits and Reservations

Permits are required for all events on park grounds including: filming/photography, weddings/memorials, special events, festivals, programs.

Clark memorial
The Story

To capture British forces, George Rogers Clark and his men marched across flooded prairies to reach Fort Sackville

Construction of the George Rogers Clark Memorial
Construction of the Clark Memorial

A memorial such as this serves as a reminder that courage, fortitude, and valor do not go of style.

Artists and Architects of the Memorial
Artists and Architects of the Memorial

The George Rogers Clark Memorial embraces the Beaux-Arts style of architecture and represents a unique period of memorialization in the USA

Last updated: July 20, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

401 S. 2nd Street
Vincennes, IN 47591

Phone:

812 882-1776 x1210

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