George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
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.
Alerts
- InformationNPS ↗George Rogers Clark NHP in the Eastern Time Zone
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park is located in the Eastern Time Zone. The memorial closes 15 minutes before the visitor center.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Visitor Center | Daily · 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Memorial Building | Daily · 9:00AM - 4:45PM |
| Outdoor Areas | Daily · Sunrise to Sunset |
| Parking Area | Daily · 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Visitor Center: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hours | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027NowWinter Hours |
|
| Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day Closed | Closed |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Closed | Hours not published |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day Closed | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Years Day Closed | Closed |
| Jan 18, 2027MLK Closed | Closed |
| Feb 15, 2027Washington's Birthday Closed | Closed |
| Oct 12, 2027Columbus Day Closed | Closed |
Memorial Building: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hours | 9:00AM - 4:45PM |
| Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027NowWinter Hours |
|
| Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day Closed | Closed |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day | Closed |
| Jan 18, 2027MLK Day | Closed |
| Feb 15, 2027Washington's Birthday | Closed |
| Oct 12, 2027Columbus Day Closed | Closed |
Parking Area: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hours | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027NowWinter Hours |
|
| Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day | Closed |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Years Day | Closed |
| Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Day | Closed |
| Feb 15, 2027Washington's Birthday | Closed |
| May 31, 2027Memorial Day Weekend | Closed |
| Oct 12, 2027Columbus Day | Closed |
When to go
May draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
The George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Visitor Center is a great place to start your visit. The visitor center contains a small exhibit area. There is a 30-minute introductory movie called "Long Knives" which shares the back story of George Rogers Clark and his military campaign.
Explore
Things to do
- Visit the Clark Memorial5-30 Minutes
Visit the Memorial and see the seven (7) murals that tell the story of Clark and the Old Northwest along with a statue of George Rogers Clark. Please stop by the visitor center first.
Opens on the Park Service site - Become a Junior Ranger at George Rogers Clark15-45 Minutes
The Junior Ranger program helps kids get involved and learn more about George Rogers Clark and the Revolutionary War. Anyone can become a Junior Ranger by completing activities during a park visit.
Opens on the Park Service site - Park Film - Long Knives30 Minutes
A 30 minute film talking about George Rogers Clark, his march to Vincennes, and the attack on Fort Sackville.
Opens on the Park Service site - See the Visitor Center5-20 Minutes
Start your experience at the Visitor Center. Park Staff and volunteers will be located at the front desk to greet you and answer questions. Allow yourself at least a few minutes to become oriented to the park operation.
Opens on the Park Service site
Events
- Astronomy Night10/1706:30 PM · free
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Reference
Activities
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Weather & climate
The weather in the area is quite typical for the Midwest. The average temperature for the winter months is in the mid 30s, but the summers can often be hot and humid with temperatures reaching into the 90s.
Questions people ask
Does George Rogers Clark charge an entrance fee?
No. George Rogers Clark is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at George Rogers Clark?
Standard hours are 9:00AM - 5:00PM, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at George Rogers Clark right now?
1 active alert as of October 14, 2026: George Rogers Clark NHP in the Eastern Time Zone.
Source: Alerts
How busy is George Rogers Clark?
113,397 recreation visits in 2025, number 208 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at George Rogers Clark?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
When was George Rogers Clark established?
1966.
Source: Wikipedia
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