The home was built by William Henry Harison, first governor of Indiana Territory. Built in 1803-1804, the first brick in Vincennes has been restored to its original design and furnished with per-1812 items.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| Self-Guided Tours | |
| Videotape(s) | |
| Film(s) | |
| Slide Program(s) | |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| Hands-On Activities | |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| Restroom Facilities | |
| Convenient Water Fountains | |
| Picnicking Facilities | |
| Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services | |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| Auditorium/Meeting Room | |
| Emergency Services (first-aid) | |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Year round, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day |
| Days of The Week Open: | Seven days a week |
| Site Hours: | 9a.m.-5p.m. Monday - Saturday March-December; 11a.m.-4p.m. daily January-February; 11a.m.-5p.m. Sund |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | $5 adults; $3 high school & college students; $2 grade school; under 5 free. |
| Educational Admission Fees: | $5 adults; $3 high school and college students; $2 grade school |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | 25 at 30 minute intervals |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| X | Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| X | List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | ||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Outreach programs (call or write for current list) |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | Candlelight tour-Saturday before Memorial Day. "Christmas at Grouseland"-December |
| Site location: | 3 W Scott St |
| Organization administering the site: | Grouseland Foundation Inc |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | 3 W Scott St Vincennes, IN 47591 |
| Phone: | (812) 882-2096 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Web site: | http:// |
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