George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 8128821776
- Address
- 401 S. 2nd Street, Vincennes, IN 47591
About George Rogers Clark
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.
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.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Winter Hours, Oct 5 to Mar 31, 2027: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Closed
- Columbus Day Closed, Oct 12: Closed
- Veterans Day Closed, Nov 11: Closed
- Thanksgiving Closed, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day Closed, Dec 25: Closed
- New Years Day Closed, Jan 1: Closed
- MLK Closed, Jan 18: Closed
- Washington's Birthday Closed, Feb 15: Closed
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.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Winter Hours, Oct 5 to Mar 31, 2027: 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM, Closed
- Columbus Day Closed, Oct 12: Closed
- Veterans Day Closed, Nov 11: Closed
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
- MLK Day, Jan 18: Closed
- Washington's Birthday, Feb 15: Closed
Parking Area
The Visitor Center parking area off of Second Street at Nicholas Street
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Winter Hours, Oct 5 to Mar 31, 2027: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Closed
- Columbus Day, Oct 12: Closed
- Veterans Day, Nov 11: Closed
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
- MLK Day, Jan 18: Closed
- Washington's Birthday, Feb 15: Closed
Outdoor Areas
The Outdoor areas of the park except the Parking area.
| Monday | Sunrise to Sunset |
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| Tuesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Wednesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Thursday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Friday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Saturday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
Getting there
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.
Weather
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.
Things to do
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.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for George Rogers Clark ↗