Grouseland / Home of Wm. H Harrison

Grouseland / Home of Wm. H Harrison He then was General during the War of 1812 and later 9th US President.
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Grouseland is the home Harrison built for his family and Center for Territorial Government with fortress features while he served as Gov of the vast IN Territory from age 27 to 39. Grouseland (1804) is the home of William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States (1841). It is the first brick home built in Indiana and served as the Indiana territorial governor's mansion (1804-1812). It is

a National Historic Landmark that was saved by the Daughters of the American Revolution (1909) and managed today by Grouseland Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, dedicated to the ongoing preservation of the mansion and education mission of telling the story of Indiana's early settlement and territorial organization.

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06/18/2026

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On this day, June 18, in 1841, after considerable debate, Congress passed a bill submitted by John Quincy Adams to pay Anna Harrison a one-time stipend of $25,000.00 due to the death of William Henry Harrison. He was not in office long enough to receive his salary. Anna was also given free postage for the remainder of her life. She maintained a room devoted to the legacy of the President at their North Bend, Ohio property and it was written that when visitors stopped by to pay their respects and they asked for a souvenir signature, Anna would cut one off of the bottom of a letter until there were no more. (some information contained herein from the Cleveland Herald & Gazette, June 30, 1841).

05/28/2026

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May is always an exciting time for Grouseland! Lots of school field trips and leisure travelers and the culmination of t...
05/16/2026

May is always an exciting time for Grouseland! Lots of school field trips and leisure travelers and the culmination of the season coming with the Candlelit Tour during this years's Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous along with our neighbors at the Vincennes State Historic Sites. It is Saturday
night, May 23, 2026. Dennis Stroughmatt and his entourage will be playing French Creole music live! There will be dancin' in the streets!

05/15/2026
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William Henry Harrison’s Grouseland in Vincennes, Indiana is a historical landmark that has been restored and is open for tours, school visits, and events, featuring a variety of artifacts fr…

Vincennes University is the oldest college in Indiana and was founded by William Henry Harrison as Jefferson Academy in ...
03/06/2026

Vincennes University is the oldest college in Indiana and was founded by William Henry Harrison as Jefferson Academy in 1801 and incorporated as Vincennes University in 1806. William Henry Harrison was first Chairman of the Board. He was appointed to be Governor of the Indiana Territory in May of 1800. Before that he studied at Hampden Sydney College in VA and studied medicine at the University of PA. He builds Grouseland 1802-1804, father's 5 children by this time (ultimately 10) served as Thomas Jefferson's Indian agent and negotiated for over 50 million acres for westward expansion of America. He later becomes a General during the War of 1812, a U.S. Congressman and a Foreign Minister to Colombia, South America before culminating that career in the White House...a worthy testament for higher education.

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The Oldest College or University in Every U.S. State

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03/02/2026

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Coming soon...At Grouseland during Museum Palooza you will be able to make your very own wash ball and scent it from ess...
02/26/2026

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At Grouseland during Museum Palooza you will be able to make your very own wash ball and scent it from essential oil selections provided. Wash balls were very common in the 18th century and because of the additional time involved were considered a luxury. Rural folks were known to make their own soaps. They were actually common for centuries before the Regency. Recipes appeared in 18th century books. We will be following the recipe of Hannah Glasse, author of The Art of Cookery Made Simple and Easy. Join us and learn how to make your own or make one for a gift!

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