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The Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous 2025; May 24-25, 2025

Started by BluegrassColonel, March 16, 2025, 12:59:48 PM

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BluegrassColonel

The Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous 2025
May 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT - May 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT

Promoted as "The Midwest's Premier Revolutionary War Reenactment," this event memorializes the February 23-25, 1779, battle of the Siege of Fort Vincennes (later "Fort Sackville").

Quote...American Col. George Rogers Clark besieged the far frontier town of Vincennes held by the British. After two days of the siege, British commander Lt. Col. Henry Hamilton surrendered to the Patriots.
(From American Battlefield Trust website.)

Description from the host website:

QuoteTaste, smell, hear and feel colonial life in Historic Vincennes, Indiana at the site of a 1779 battle. Watch as craftsmen demonstrate skills of the 18th century creating items that are both utilitarian and artistic. Visit merchants selling wares that would have been available to early residents. Witness entertainers performing shows and music from the early part of our country's history. Food vendors create tasty dishes that will take you back in time and satisfy your taste buds. A full weekend of activities and things to do and see is awaiting your family.

Venue address:
The French Commons
411 Willow Street
Vincennes, IN 47591

For tickets:
https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/spirit-of-vincennes-rendezvous-2025-5-24-2025

Spirit of Vincennes organization website & telephone number:
https://www.spiritofvincennes.org
1-800-886-6443
My father didn't serve in WWII.  It wasn't for lack of trying.  He attempted to enlist 3 separate times.  The last time the doctor said he was too short.  He responded that he signed up again because he said he saw a poster that was recruiting short men to be pilots.  The doctor said, "Short, yes.  But this is ridiculous."  In my book, he's still a hero.