George Rogers Clark NHP

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park commemorates an important victory during the American Revolution. The park is located on the banks of the Wabash River in Vincennes, Indiana, at what is believed to be the site of Fort Sackville. On February 25, 1779, Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark led the capture of Fort Sackville and British Lt. Governor Henry Hamilton as part of the celebrated Illinois Campaign. The heroic march of Clark's men from Kaskaskia on the Mississippi River in mid-winter and the subsequent victory over the British remains one of the most memorable feats of the American Revolution. Today, visitors to the park can see a replica of Fort Sackville, tour a museum that tells the story of the Illinois Campaign, and explore hiking trails that wind through the scenic riverfront.