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09/03/2026

09/03/2026

We've had a few questions about whether people are "supposed" to dress up for the Bridgerton style Regency events coming up at Vincennes State Historic Sites Sept. 11-12 and the answer is you don't have to, but if you want to, you won't be the only one dressed up. These events can sell out, though, and with refreshments being provided for the tea, don't plan to walk in for this one, as there's limited space.

09/03/2026

😄✨WEEKEND EVENTS 9/3-7✨😄

🎼Friday 9/4
5-8 p.m. First Friday Art Walk Downtown Main St. The Open Gallery, Northwest Territory Art Guild, Art Space Vincennes LLC
8:45 p.m. Outdoor Movie Night: Grease at Patrick Henry Square

🎇Saturday 9/5
8 a.m.-10 p.m. Bicknell Labor Day Weekend Celebration
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Salute to WWII Veterans at Indiana Military Museum Inc
9 a.m.-1 p.m. 's Market of Historic Vincennes at The Pavilion
3-4 p.m. Cold Winter Nights: Pastimes of the Early Republic Vincennes State Historic Sites

🐥Sunday 9/6
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Bicknell Labor Day Weekend Celebration
2 p.m. Rubber Duck Race Bicknell, IN
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Salute to WWII Veterans at Indiana Military Museum Inc

🏃Monday 9/7
7 a.m. Bicknell Labor Day 5K Run
12 p.m. Bicknell Heritage Parade Main St. from 10th to Southside Park
Vincennes Food Trucks on the Wabash

09/02/2026

A RELEASE FROM The Open Gallery

"Portraits of People You Hate" is an exhibition curated by Victoria Shinkle for The Open Gallery and we are pleased to announce its opening reception this Friday, Sept. 4 from 5-8 p.m.

This show has received a great deal of publicity due to the nature of its theme. Rush to judgment throughout the community has seen this show disparaged and subjected to its own forms of "hate." Those have been mostly reactionary and, as I have tried to assure, most decidedly not politically motivated, although there is a small political element to one artist's work.

The collection in this exhibit does provide a strong reminder of the damage that hate can cause to ourselves and to others. Like all good art, these works express a range of vision and experiences with the destructive power of hate as it is directed at both an individual and as it works in our cultural institutions.

Works include many mediums: sculpted pieces, photographs, paintings, mixed media, paper constructions, and an installation, each with a uniquely individualized take on this most universal of emotions. Even though many individuals feel they can and have mastered it in their lives, if we are truly honest with ourselves, we know that it can often rise in each of us, unbidden, but still potent. That is precisely why it is such a good f**t as the subject of an art exhibition.

You may not have an opportunity to view such a unique show anytime soon, although we know that, currently, our world is fraught with the demonizing of those whom we find on the other side of the wide political and cultural divides.

We look forward to seeing you at First Friday Art Walk Vincennes from 5 - 8 p.m. The show will run through the end of September.

09/02/2026

🎼Vincennes University Alumni Association & Foundation Community Series returns with another amazing lineup of talented musicians!🎸

⏰All performances will start at 7:30pm EDT at Red Skelton Performing Arts Center

🎫To order tickets, please visit vinu.edu/communityseries
For more information, email: [email protected] or call: 812.888.4354

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Bicknell Heritage Festival and Parade is hosting festivities all weekend! They've got food, fireworks, sports, cars, queens, and RUBBER DUCK RACES! Check out this schedule, and if you know a sponsor tag them to help the word get out!

08/29/2026

🍂❄️ Fall & Winter Events❄️🍂

From family-friendly events to holiday celebrations, there is something for everyone to enjoy! More info at VisitVincennes.org.

📅 Save the dates!

08/29/2026

🍰Regency Afternoon Tea Experience🍰
Enjoy an afternoon of learning social etiquette while having a delicious cup of tea, cake, and scones in a historic setting.
⏰ September 12th at 4:30 p.m.
📍 Territorial Capitol Site 1 W. Harrison St. Vincennes
⏳ Register by Sept. 11

Vincennes State Historic Sites

08/29/2026

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