Historic Shrines of America

Paul Revere's house, Faneuil Hall, the Craigie House where Longfellow wrote, a hundred more — an American pilgrimage told building by building, when many of these places were still fighting to survive.

The Governor's Palace at Vincennes, Indiana

4 shrines in this part of Historic Shrines of America.

The Governor's Palace at Vincennes, Indiana

WHERE "OLD TIPPECANOE" WELCOMED HIS GUESTS William Henry Harrison, son of Benjamin Harrison, one of the signers of the Declaration of…

The Governor's Palace at Vincennes, Indiana: Indians

For thirteen years he was the autocrat in his remote outpost. To him were committed, in company with the Judge, all legislative powers; he…

The Governor's Palace at Vincennes, Indiana: Tecumseh

One of the most notable events of his career as Governor took place before his house at Vincennes. The Indian warrior Tecumseh, claiming…

The Governor's Palace at Vincennes, Indiana: Council

On the first floor a commodious hallway communicates on the left with the Council Chamber, where notable visitors were received. This was…

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