Visit Vincennes!
Come along with Mark Newman and Michael Atwood for another awe-inspiring and informative “Visit Indiana” trip.
This time our two intrepid adventurers take us to Vincennes for a great tour of some of the world class exhibits there . . . including the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy.
M*A*S*H Actor to Attend Red Skelton Museum Opening
M*A*S*H Actor to Attend Red Skelton Museum Opening
Kenny Ahern at The Red Skelton Performing Arts Center
Mr. Red Skelton is a huge influence in Kenny's performance. It was one of the highlights of his comedy career to perform on stage, in the Performing Arts Center dedicated to Mr. Skelton and his work. Kenny also was given a private tour of the Skelton archives, and actually held the original Freddy the Freeloader hat... simply magical.
Awalkabout at Henager Museum
A short look at the Henager Museum be sure to stop by
St. Louis History - George Rogers Clark
Some of Lewis and Clark's relatives were just famous and interesting.
George Rogers Clark in any textbook on American history in the 19th century would have come across as one of the great heroes of the revolutionary war. said Dr. Robert Archibald.
Today, we still remember the famed explorer William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame. But long forgotten is his older brother whose accomplishments are arguably just as significant.
George Rogers Clark was the highest ranking American military officer in the Northwestern frontier during the revolutionary war. With the help of both frontiersmen and Native Americans Clark captured the British outposts of Vincennes, now in Indiana, and Kaskaskia, in Southern Illinois.
Imagine if Clark and his little ragtag army had not managed to capture Vincennes and Kaskaskia. The United States would have had little claim to all that territory that now constitutes the bulk of the American Midwest. said Dr. Robert Archibald.
The Missouri History museum now houses the largest collection of George Rogers Clark papers in America. This includes fascinating items like this letter from Patrick Henry, a list of prisoners captured at Vincennes and even this list of provisions Clark ordered for Kaskasia. This includes seven barrels of wine and brandy.
Unfortunately George Rogers Clark was forced to resign from the military before the age of 30. He resigned after accusations he was drunk on duty.
Eventually he went broke and had to rely on help from his famous brother to get by. He spent the last years of his life living alone in a log cabin along the Ohio river.
Indiana Military Museum
Considered one of the Midwest's most comprehensive collection, the Indiana Military Museum features thousands of artifacts spanning more than 200 years.
To learn about upcoming events, or to find out more information about hours and directions, visit: indianamilitarymuseum.org.
Indiana's Official State Gun
In 1803, Indiana's first sheriff and celebrated gunsmith, John Small, crafted the Grouseland Rifle. In 2012, it was named as Indiana's official state gun.
To learn more about John Small, or the history of Indiana's beginnings in Vincennes, visit: grouselandfoundation.org.
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Rollek playing at the Guitar Fest - Tribute to the Beatles at Vincennes University's Red Skelton Performing Arts Center.
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James Bethel Gresham
When President Wilson sent troops to World War I, one of the first Americans to make the ultimate sacrifice was Evansville's Corporal James Bethel Gresham.
Narration: Scott Russell Sanders
Special Thanks: Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science
To learn more about Hoosier War Hero James Bethel Gresham, visit his exhibit at the Evansville Museum: emuseum.org.
The Weekly Special - Episode 1125 - Nature and Nurture
From inspiring landscapes to community hospitality, Indiana continues to nurture artists across the state. Meet Phillip Hammond, a young violin virtuoso and winner of the New World Youth Symphony Young Artist Competition. Discover the intricate art of willow basket weaving with Indiana Artisan, Viki Graber. Explore the hidden canyons and towering trees of Turkey Run State Park. Welcome the celebrated lead singer of Diane Coffee, Shaun Fleming as he performs acoustic renditions in the studio.
Vincennes, Indiana
Vincennes is a city in and the county seat of Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is located on the lower Wabash River in the southwestern part of the state, nearly halfway between Evansville and Terre Haute. Founded in 1732 by French fur traders, Vincennes is the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in Indiana and one of the oldest settlements west of the Appalachians.
According to the 2010 census, its population was 18,423, a decrease of 1.5% from 18,701 in 2000.
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Heartland Highways Episode 913
Our final adventure of the season takes us to the newly renovated and historical train depot in downtown Mattoon, Ill. Then, Heartland Highways travels to Vincennes, Ind., where we'll showcase the Hall of Hollywood Hoosiers and the collection of Mark Kratzner. Our final adventure of the season takes us to The Barn in Tower Hill, Ill, where gospel music reigns supreme and friends gather on a regular basis.
The Weekly Special - Episode 1213 - New Year, New Heights
Be inspired in the New Year by fellow Hoosiers achievements! Soar with the sounds of Phillip Hammond, a 14-year old violinist gaining national attention. Delight in the comedy of Red Skelton, Indiana’s beloved entertainer and the original clown. Discover Jones Dairy Farm, an innovative farm in Starlight, Indiana. Catch up with Indiana transplant Shaun Fleming, lead singer of the nationally-acclaimed band Diane Coffee.
SHRINERS CHARITY, ASIYA CAR SHOW,SAN FRANCISCO Damian De Lageron
The Shrine's charitable arm is the Shriners Hospitals for Children, a network of twenty-two hospitals in the United States, Mexico and Canada. It was originally formed to treat young victims of polio, but as that disease was controlled, they broadened their scope. They now deal with orthopedic care, burn treatment, cleft lip and palate care and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. All treatment offered at Shriner's Hospitals for Children is offered without any financial obligation to patients and their families, and there is no requirement for religion, race, or relationship to a Shriner. Patients must be under the age of eighteen and treatable.
In 2008, Shriners Hospitals had a total budget of $826 million and in 2007 they approved 39,454 new patient applications, attended to the needs of 125,125 patients
Some of popular Shriners:
Louis (Satchmo)Armstrong; Frank Stallone, jazz musician - Gene Autry; actor - William (Count) Bassie; orchestra leader/composer - Irving Berlin; composer/entertainer - Ernest Borgnine; actor - Roy Clark; country western star - William F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody; Indian fighter, Wild West Show - George M.Cohan; Broadway star - Nat 'King' Cole ; singer - Duke Ellington; composer, arranger and stylist - Douglas Fairbanks; actor - W.C. Fields; actor - Clark Gable; actor - Arthur Godfrey; actor - Oliver Hardy; actor - Bob Hope; comedian - Harry Houdini; magician - Burl Ives; singer - Al Jolson; singer - Elmo Lincoln; First actor to play Tarzan of the Apes (1918) - Harold C. Lloyd; actor - Louis B. Mayer; film producer who merged to form Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) - Tom Mix; U.S. Marshal turned western actor - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; composer - Ringling Brothers - all 7 brothers and their father - Roy Rogers; actor - Will Rogers actor, humorist - Peter Sellers, actor - Red Skelton; comedian - John Phillip Sousa; composer - Danny Thomas; actor - Lowell Thomas; radio announcer/newsman - Jack Warner; Warner Brothers fame - John (Duke) Wayne; actor/ patriot - William Wyler; director - Darryl F. Zanuck; Co-founder of 20th Century Productions - Florend Ziegfeld; Ziegfeld's Follies
James Monroe
Andrew Jackson
James Polk
James Garfield
James Buchanan
Andrew Johnson
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Howard Taft
Warren Harding
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Gerald Ford
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