46th Annual
“Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous”

MAY 27-28, 2023
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
401 South 2nd St | Vincennes, Indiana
(800) 886-6443

Experience the American Revolution at a Living History Event!

Saturday-Sunday, May 27-28, 2023

This US revolutionary war reenactment offers all the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of the 18th century. Reenactors bring history to life during this unforgettable weekend.

Authentic battle enactments are held several times during the event. Food from the era is prepared over open fires and merchant tents offer 18th-century wares. All-day entertainment includes period music, children’s games, storytellers, oxen demonstrations, and more.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Grounds

Stroll through the encampment and interact with members of the NWTA (North West Territory Alliance). Witness the color ceremony, 18th Century Fashion Show, a parade of uniforms, and watch the film at the Visitor’s Center. 

You are welcome to go inside the Memorial to see the 7 1/2 foot bronze statue of George Rogers Clark and marvel at the seven 28-foot murals by Ezra Winter that depict the story of Clark’s capture of Fort Sackville during the American Revolution.

Conclude your weekend at the Memorial for period music and the NWTA closing ceremony, evening colors, and troop parade.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Schedule of Events:

All times are Eastern time zone.

Saturday, May 27, 2023. Open 9am – 6pm ET

  • MAIN STAGE
    • 10:30 – L’Espirit Creole
    • 11:30  – Traveler’s Dream
    • 1:30 – Rusty Musket
    • 2:30 – Father, Son, and Friends
    • 4:30 – Traveler’s Dream
  • OLDE CHERRY TREE
    • 11:30, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30, 5:30 – Faire Winds
  • BATTLEFIELD
    • 11:30 – River Valley Colonial Fife & Drum
    • 12:00 – 17th Regiment of Light Dragoons horse demonstration
    • 12:30 – Artillery Demonstration followed by battlefield games
    • 1:00 – BATTLE
    • 2:00 – Tippecanoe Ancient Fife & Drum
    • 3:30 – Artillery demonstration followed by battlefield games
    • 4:00 – BATTLE
  • CLARK MEMORIAL GROUNDS
    • 10:30 – Morning Troop and Veterans Salute
    • 11:00 –
      • Colonel Webb’s Band of Musick
      • Sons of the American Revolution ceremony
      • Rivet 6th Grade Ensemble – inside the memorial
    • 11:30 – Special Ranger Program
    • 12:00 –
      • Massed Field Music of the NWTA
      • Camp Tours – meet at GRC Grounds
    • 1:30 – Special Ranger Program
    • 3:00 – 18th Century Military Fashion Show
    • 3:30 – Camp Tours – meet at GRC Grounds
    • 3:45 – 18th Century Civilian Fashion Show
    • 4:30 – Colonel Webb’s Band of Musick
  • CHILDREN’S AREA
    • 10:00 – Adam Clark, Storyteller
    • 11:00 – Voyageur Fife & Drum
    • 12:30 – Corn husk doll making
    • 1:00 – Adam Clark, Storyteller
    • 2:00 – Voyageur Fife & Drum
    • 3:30 – Corn husk doll making
  • LA GALARIE 
    • 11:00 – Common Stock
    • 11:30 – Daniel Boone
    • 12:00 – Gordon Howe Defending the Frontier
    • 2:00 – Martha Washington
    • 3:00 – Thomas Paine
    • 3:30 – Silas Moore, Rat Catcher
  • Cathlinette Prairie Camp
    • 11:00 – Strolling Singers
    • 2:00 – Strolling Singers

Sunday, May 28, 2023. Open 10am – 5pm ET

  • MAIN STAGE
    • 10:00 – Worship Service, Dennis Latta
    • 11:00  – Traveler’s Dream
    • 12:30 – L’Espirit Creole
    • 1:30 – Father, Son, and Friends
    • 2:30 – L’Espirit Creole
    • 4:00 – Eusty Musket Band
  • OLDE CHERRY TREE
    • 10:00 – Faire Winds
    • 11:00 – The Booneslick Strings
    • 12:30, 2:00, 4:00 – Faire Winds
  • BATTLEFIELD
    • 11:00 – River Valley Colonial Fife & Drum
    • 11:30 – Artillery Demonstration followed by battlefield games
    • 12:00 – SKIRMISH ON THE BATTLEFIELD
    • 12:30 – Tippecanoe Ancient Fife & Drum
    • 1:00 – 17th Regiment of Light Dragoons horse demonstration
    • 3:00 – Artillery demonstration followed by battlefield games
    • 3:30 – BATTLE
  • CLARK MEMORIAL GROUNDS
    • 10:00 –
      • Morning Color Ceremony
      • Muster of Troops
    • 10:30 – Colonel Webb’s Band of Musick
    • 1:30 – 18th Century Civilian Fashion Show
    • 2:00 – Camp Tours – meet at GRC Grounds
    • 2:30 – Colonel Webb’s Band of Musick
    • 4:00 –
      • Camp Tours – meet at GRC Grounds
      • Photography Contest Awards – GRC Grounds
    • 4:30 –
      • Tippecanoe Ancient Fife and Drum Corp
      • River Valley Colonials Fife and Drum Corp.
      • Voyageur Ancient Fife and Drum Corp. – in front of Memorial
    • 5:00 – Evening Colors / Troop Parade
  • CHILDREN’S AREA
    • 11:00 – Adam Clark, Storyteller
    • 12:00 – Voyageur Fife & Drum
    • 12:30 – Corn husk doll making
    • 2:00 – Adam Clark, Storyteller
  • LA GALARIE 
    • 10:30 – Stories From Old Vincennes
    • 11:00 – Silas Moore, Rat Catcher
    • 12:30 – Daniel Boone
    • 1:00 – Thomas Paine
    • 2:00 – Martha Washington
    • 2:30 – Q&A: How to get into historical re-enacting at the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
  • Cathlinette Prairie Camp
    • 11:00 – Strolling Singers
    • 2:00 – Strolling Singers

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