Merchants

Merchants play an intricate role during the annual Memorial Day event conducted upon the French Commons at Vincennes, IN. Their marquees contain a wealth of 18^th century wares. Everything from frocks to flintlocks; from pottery to plants; from jewelry to jaw harps may be purchased. The simple act of browsing through the aisles of commodities will provide an education about the essential items used daily by 18^th century folks.

Besides entertaining and educating the public to the fascinating facets of 18^th century life, Rendezvous merchants also sell all of the clothing, equipment, and accoutrements necessary to turn a curious visitor into a participating reenactor.

Items that may be found at the Rendezvous include:

Baskets Beads and beadwork Blacksmith items Bonnets Candles Cloth, Linen, Wool Clothing, 18th century Dolls Dulcimers Fur, skins, and leather Glassware Gourds Guns Herbs, spices, and teas Indian goods Iron cookware Jewelry Knives

Leather goods Horns and antlers Moccasins Muzzle-loading supplies Patterns Pewter goods Pine needle baskets Pottery Possible bags and pouches

Powder horns Potpourri Rugs, braided & woven Scrimshaw Shoes Spectacles Tinware Tomahawks Treen Ware Wooden bowls Wooden toys Wooden items And many, many more items!

Any merchant selling goods appropriate to the time of 1700 through 1815 and who is interested in being a part of the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous should check the participant page for more information. Or contact Junior Fischer. Mr. Fischer may be reached by phone at (812) 882-7079 or by mail at 1320 Upper 11^th St., Vincennes, IN 47591. Merchants @ spiritofvincennes.org

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The Spirit of Vincennes, Inc. is a non-profit organization
dedicated to preserving and to presenting
the history of the Vincennes, Indiana area.
Spirit of Vincennes, Inc
P.O. Box 1816
Vincennes, IN 47591

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