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George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

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George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

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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.

Activities: Arts and Crafts · Astronomy · Bookstore and Park Store · Fishing · Food · Guided Tours · Hands-On · Historic Weapons Demonstration · Junior Ranger Program · Living History · Museum Exhibits · Park Film · Picnicking · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Shopping

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Visitor Center · The George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Visitor Center is a great place to start your visit. The visitor center contains a small exhibit area, bookstore, and restrooms. The 30-minute introductory movie called "Long Knives" shares the backstory of George Rogers Clark and his campaign during the American Revolution. Before going to the Clark Memorial, check-in with a ranger at the visitor center.

Memorial Building · The memorial is opened on request. Please check with rangers at the visitor center to ensure that the memorial is open before ascending the 33 steps to the door. The memorial building was designed by architect Frederic C. Hirons and constructed by the WR Heath company between 1931 and 1933. Inside the memorial are seven (7) murals by artist Ezra Winter, a bas-relief by Joseph Kiselewski, and a statue of George Rogers Clark by Hermon Atkins MacNeil.

Outdoor Areas · The Outdoor areas of the park except the Parking area.

Parking Area · The entrance to the parking area is on the corner of 2nd and Nicholas Streets in Vincennes IN

Fees, facilities and activities are the 2026-10-03 NPS snapshot. Historical visitation describes recorded visits, not crowding forecasts or present conditions.

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The weather in the area is quite typical for the Midwest. The average temperature for the winter months is in the mid 30s, but the summers can often be hot and humid with temperatures reaching into the 90s.

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