George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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"Great things have been effected by a few men well conducted."
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.
Plan Your Trip
Plan your trip to George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Visitor Center
Watch the park movie, visit the museum, shop in the bookstore, and talk to rangers. Bathrooms are available here
The Memorial and Grounds
The memorial is opened when requests are made at the Visitor Center and closes 15 minutes before the Visitor Center.
Current Conditions and Alerts
Check weather conditions, closures and current alerts for the park.
Things to Do
Schedule of park events and programs, festivals taking place on park grounds, and information on booking educational and group tours.
Permits and Reservations
Permits are required for all events on park grounds including: filming/photography, weddings/memorials, special events, festivals, programs.
The Story
To capture British forces, George Rogers Clark and his men marched across flooded prairies to reach Fort Sackville
Construction of the Clark Memorial
A memorial such as this serves as a reminder that courage, fortitude, and valor do not go of style.
Artists and Architects of the Memorial
The George Rogers Clark Memorial embraces the Beaux-Arts style of architecture and represents a unique period of memorialization in the USA
Last updated: September 28, 2025
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Mailing Address:
401 S. 2nd Street
Vincennes,
IN
47591
Phone:
812 882-1776
x1210
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"Great things have been effected by a few men well conducted."
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.
Plan Your Trip
Plan your trip to George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Visitor Center
Watch the park movie, visit the museum, shop in the bookstore, and talk to rangers. Bathrooms are available here
The Memorial and Grounds
The memorial is opened when requests are made at the Visitor Center and closes 15 minutes before the Visitor Center.
Current Conditions and Alerts
Check weather conditions, closures and current alerts for the park.
Things to Do
Schedule of park events and programs, festivals taking place on park grounds, and information on booking educational and group tours.
Permits and Reservations
Permits are required for all events on park grounds including: filming/photography, weddings/memorials, special events, festivals, programs.
The Story
To capture British forces, George Rogers Clark and his men marched across flooded prairies to reach Fort Sackville
Construction of the Clark Memorial
A memorial such as this serves as a reminder that courage, fortitude, and valor do not go of style.
Artists and Architects of the Memorial
The George Rogers Clark Memorial embraces the Beaux-Arts style of architecture and represents a unique period of memorialization in the USA
Last updated: September 28, 2025
Explore Your Park
Summer Fun!
Summer Junior Ranger Series
Art and Artistry
Artists and Architects of the Memorial
Patriot Priest
Father Pierre Gibault
Who Was Francis Vigo?
Frontier Financier
Park footer
Contact Info
Mailing Address:
401 S. 2nd Street
Vincennes,
IN
47591
Phone:
812 882-1776
x1210
Contact Us
Tools
FAQ
Site Index
Español
Stay Connected
Explore subjects and stories related to this park
Subject
American Revolution
Subject
Cultural Landscapes
Subject
War of 1812
Subject
Birds & Birding