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 Updated: 7/10/2022 
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON'S GROUSELAND
Vincennes, Indiana
Description

Grouseland, home of William Henry Harrison, first Governor of the Indiana Territory and 9th POTUS. Grouseland was built between 1802-1804 situated on the banks of the Wabash River. The Mansion was a family home, government building, and a fortress in times of threat. Grouseland was saved by the DAR in early 1900 and is now ran by the Grouseland Foundation.

Artifact Collections

Fully furnished Early American home. Furnishings date from 1790-1815. Original portraits, artifacts from the War of 1812, as well presidential campaign items from 1840.

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members

Appointment required: True

Services
Volunteer Today

While our volunteers enjoy period reenactment, if that’s not for you, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities at Grouseland:

Assist at special events and with large tour groups

Office and clerical work

Grounds keeping

Curation assistance

Gift shop help and much, much more!

Gift Shop
Online Gift Shop
Event Rental
Group Tours
Street Address
3 West Scott St.
Vincennes, IN 47591
Mailing Address
3 W. Scott St.
Vincennes, IN 47591
phone: 812-882-2096
e-mail: grouseland@live.com
home page: grouseland.org
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Hours of Operation
Winter Hours

Winter Hours by appointment

Rest of Year

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Tuesday - Saturday10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday - Mondayclosed
Museum Type(s)
Art
Culture
History
Historic House
Historical Society
Library
Military
University
Staff
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