Three Forts Day - George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
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De 10h00 à 15h00
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
401 S 2Nd St
47591
Vincennes
Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Come and join the staff at George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (GRCNHP) for its annual Summer Junior Ranger Series. Junior Rangers are invited to attend events focused on hands-on learning and fun! The 2018 series consists of four events, one every month (June, July, August, September), all dealing with different topics and interests.
The first Junior Ranger event, Three Forts Day, will be a two-day event focused on the three different forts built inside what is now GRCNHP (French Post Vincennes, Fort Sackville, American Fort Knox III). The story of Vincennes goes all the way back to 1732 with the establishment of a fur trading post on the grounds of George Rogers Clark NHP. That story continues even today! The event features re-enactors portraying units stationed in Vincennes during the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, and War of 1812 periods. Units portraying local French, as well as Spanish regiments in the area will also be on hand. Historic weapons demonstrations will be offered throughout the weekend.
Activities throughout the day will include performances by French Creole musician Dennis Stroughmatt. He will be on site both days offering period music. Native American re-enactors will be on hand both days demonstrating Native American culture on the frontier. Come and decorate your own Native American sleeping mat! In addition, kids can join the militia and experience life on the frontier for a soldier and see what they ate, how they dressed, etc. Junior Rangers will also discover how soldiers constructed forts using 18th century tools, play 18th century games and so many other fun activities!
The event will take place at the GRCNHP Visitor Center at 401 S. 2nd St. in Vincennes on Saturday June 23 from 10-4 PM (EST) and Sunday June 24 from 11 am until 3 PM (EST).
The next Junior Ranger Series event will take place on Saturday July 14 and is entitled "Natural Resources Day" and will take place at GRCNHP from 1-4 PM EST. All events are open to the public and are free of charge.
The first Junior Ranger event, Three Forts Day, will be a two-day event focused on the three different forts built inside what is now GRCNHP (French Post Vincennes, Fort Sackville, American Fort Knox III). The story of Vincennes goes all the way back to 1732 with the establishment of a fur trading post on the grounds of George Rogers Clark NHP. That story continues even today! The event features re-enactors portraying units stationed in Vincennes during the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, and War of 1812 periods. Units portraying local French, as well as Spanish regiments in the area will also be on hand. Historic weapons demonstrations will be offered throughout the weekend.
Activities throughout the day will include performances by French Creole musician Dennis Stroughmatt. He will be on site both days offering period music. Native American re-enactors will be on hand both days demonstrating Native American culture on the frontier. Come and decorate your own Native American sleeping mat! In addition, kids can join the militia and experience life on the frontier for a soldier and see what they ate, how they dressed, etc. Junior Rangers will also discover how soldiers constructed forts using 18th century tools, play 18th century games and so many other fun activities!
The event will take place at the GRCNHP Visitor Center at 401 S. 2nd St. in Vincennes on Saturday June 23 from 10-4 PM (EST) and Sunday June 24 from 11 am until 3 PM (EST).
The next Junior Ranger Series event will take place on Saturday July 14 and is entitled "Natural Resources Day" and will take place at GRCNHP from 1-4 PM EST. All events are open to the public and are free of charge.
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