Personal tours through the Indiana Territory Capitol, Jeferson Academy, Elihu Stout Print Shop & Maurice Thompson Birthplace. The Old State Bank, Fort KnoxII-3 miles north of Vincennes (self-guided) and Sugar Loaf Mound (self-guided)
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| X | Self-Guided Tours |
| X | Videotape(s) |
| Film(s) | |
| Slide Program(s) | |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) | |
| Hands-On Activities | |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| Convenient Water Fountains | |
| X | 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: | Mid-March thru mid-December |
| Days of The Week Open: | Tuesday - Sunday |
| Site Hours: | 9a.m.-5p.m. Tuesday - Saturday; 1p.m.-5p.m. Sunday |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | Free, donations accepted (suggested $2 adults & $1 children) |
| Educational Admission Fees: | Same |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | 40-45 |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Buildings & restrooms are handicapped accessible |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Outreach programs |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | Candlelight Tour-Memorial Dayweekend; Muster on the Wabash in early November at Fort Knox II. |
| Site location: | |
| Organization administering the site: | IDNR |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | PO Box 81 Vincennes, IN 47591 |
| Phone: | (812) 882-7472 |
| Fax: | (812) 882-0028 |
| Email: | vincennesshs@bestonline.net |
| Web site: | http://www.in.gov/ism/sites/vincennes |
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