George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb.
Photo: NPS Photo / NPS
About 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.
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Driving times from George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Visitor Center
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Memorial Building
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 4:45PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 4:45PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 4:45PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 4:45PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 4:45PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 4:45PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 4:45PM
Parking Area
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Outdoor Areas
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Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at George Rogers Clark National Historical Park?
- Popular activities include Arts and Crafts, Astronomy, Bookstore and Park Store, Fishing, Food, Guided Tours.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of George Rogers Clark National Historical Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (1 h 24 min), Gateway Arch National Park (2 h 46 min), Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (3 h 3 min), Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (3 h 13 min), Fort Donelson National Battlefield (3 h 24 min), Mammoth Cave National Park (3 h 25 min).