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VKPF Hosting Architectural Salvage Sale on July 1st

Stop by the Hilt House at 112 Seminary Street in Vincennes this Saturday, July 1, 2023 starting at 8:00 a.m. to shop for architectural salvage. Our collection includes used doors, windows, hardware, porch posts, and more salvaged from local demolished buildings. Cash only. No holds.

Our Holiday Historic Home Tour Returns on December 4th!

Vincennes/Knox Preservation Foundation is kicking off the holiday season with a home tour in the heart of historic Vincennes. On December 4, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., five properties of historical interest will be open to the public. Tickets will be sold for $20 at Klein Realty at 505 North 6th Street, the starting point of this self-guided tour.

For more information, contact Rene’ Vermillion at unclefay@heddenabstract.com or at 812-882-5273.

Tour Properties:
910 Church Street
718 Broadway Street
505 North 6th Street
116 North 7th Street
613 Buntin Street

Doll & Sievers, c. 1895
613 Buntin St, American Foursquare
718 Broadway, c. 1860 Greek Revival
The Schmidt House, c. 1889, Queen Anne Cottage
Peck-Bayard Home, c. 1861/1913, Italianate/Classical Revival

Stained Glass Sunday
Join VKPF and Indiana Landmarks on October 9th from 1-4 p.m. EDT to visit a variety of historic churches in Vincennes. The event is free, but please RSVP.

Preceding Sunday’s open house, learn about the artistry and restoration of stained glass at a Stained Glass Talk on Thursday, October 6th from 7-8 p.m. EDT at Sacred Heart Church in Vincennes. Please RSVP

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Holiday Historic Home Tour
Save the date Sunday, December 1 from 1-4 p.m. ET for a tour of homes in the Vincennes Historic District decorated for the holidays. More information coming soon!

Check out our video on the benefits of living in the Vincennes Historic District.

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