This Pirogue is on loan from the Indiana State Museum and is housed at the Old French House. Pirogues are traditional dug-out wooden canoes used by the early French fur traders. Held up by stands on each end and the pirogue sways back and forth to simulate what it was like to travel the rivers of Indiana. Check out the pirogue at future events hosted by the Vincennes State Historic Sites.
Knox County Agri-tourism is now in season. Check out the Knox County Agri-tourism map for details on the fabulous eateries, farm markets and a winery, http://www.vincennescvb.org/documents
The Indiana Military Museum moved the WWII M-4 Sherman Tank to the new location this week. Very exciting stuff is happening at the future site.
The Circus is coming to Knox County on Tuesday, April 24th. http://www.vincennescvb.org/events/2012/04/24
Cheer on Your Favorite Team this weekend at the Knox County Alumni Basketball Sectional Tourney. To be held on Saturday, April 14 at Adams Coliseum, Vincennes. Both men and women alumni athletes from North Knox, South Knox, Lincoln and Rivet High School will compete in games running from 9:00am – 8:30pm. Sponsored by the Knox County Community Foundation.
The Dogwood trees are in bloom in Knox County!
Looking out our back door, things are moving right along at the Indiana Military Museum’s future location. The buildings have been painted and restored; dirt has been moved and leveled out. All of this work is to prepare the location for their future home. Plan a visit to the new location in late May!
May good fortune be yours, may your joys never end. Don’t miss a wonderful day of wine, music, good times and even some Green Sangria Slushies! Lasata Winery will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 17 from 12:00pm -4:00pm (Illinois time)/1:00pm – 5:00pm (Vincennes time). Guest wineries Berryville and Fox Creek Vineyards will be at the Winery. There will be live Irish/Celtic music from 1:00pm -4:00pm (Illinois time)/2:00pm – 5:00pm (Vincennes time). For more information please contact Lasata Winery at 618.884.1200 or visit http://www.lasatawines.com
Reserve your spot for the Monopoly Tournament held at the Old State Bank on Saturday, March 31 and discover the history of banking! Admission is $15/person with the day beginning at 9:00am and play continuing through 7:30pm (EST). Guests of all ages invited to participate. Register by calling the Vincennes State Historic Sites at 812.882.7422.
