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Many people enjoy watching the sun set behind the George Rogers Clark Memorial on the banks of the Wabash River

Thousands of visitors ascend the steps of the Clark Memorial and gain a glimpse of the heroic eagle above the entrance doors.

Sun setting behind the Francis Vigo Statue

At the end of each day, visitors gather in the shadow of Vigo to watch the sun set over the Wabash River

Sunset over the memorial

Statue of a man wearing a cloak with trees in background

Father Gibault an often overlooked part of the park.

Physical Address:

401 S. 2nd Street

Vincennes, IN 47591

Mailing Address:

401 S. 2nd Street

Vincennes, IN 47591

contact-details

Phone Number: 8128821776 Voice

Email Address: GERO_Ranger_Activities@nps.gov
Description: Contact park Staff

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

The George Rogers Clark National Historical Park is located within the city of Vincennes, Indiana. Evansville is approximately 50 miles to the south and Terre Haute is approximately 50 miles to the north. Highway 41 provides good roads from the north or south. Highway 50 provides access from the east and west. From Hwy 50 east and west or from Hwy 41 from the north use the 6th Street exit. On Hwy 41 from the South use the Willow Street exit. From there follow the blue directional signs for the park.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

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.

Exceptions:

Memorial Day (May 29, 2026 - May 29, 2026)

Columbus Day Closed (October 13, 2026 - October 13, 2026)

Columbus Day (October 13, 2026 - October 13, 2026)

Columbus Day (October 13, 2026 - October 13, 2026)

Winter Hours (October 19, 2025 - March 31, 2026)

Veterans Day Closed (November 11, 2025 - November 11, 2025)

Thanksgiving (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Thanksgiving Closed (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

Christmas Day Closed (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

New Years Day Closed (January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026)

Presidents Day (February 17, 2026 - February 17, 2026)

Summer Hours (May 25, 2026 - September 7, 2026)

JuneTeenth National Independence Day (June 19, 2026 - June 19, 2026)

Independence Day (July 4, 2026 - July 4, 2026)

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.

Exceptions:

Columbus Day Closed (October 13, 2026 - October 13, 2026)

Winter Hours (October 19, 2025 - March 31, 2026)

Veterans Day Closed (November 11, 2025 - November 11, 2025)

Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026)

MLK Day (January 19, 2026 - January 19, 2026)

Washington's Birthday (February 16, 2026 - February 16, 2026)

Parking Area

The Visitor Center parking area off of Second Street at Nicholas Street

Exceptions:

Columbus Day (October 13, 2026 - October 13, 2026)

Winter Hours (October 19, 2025 - March 31, 2026)

Veterans Day (November 11, 2025 - November 11, 2025)

Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026)

MLK Day (January 19, 2026 - January 19, 2026)

Washington's Birthday (February 16, 2026 - February 16, 2026)

Outdoor Areas

The Outdoor areas of the park except the Parking area.

Weather Information:

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.