Fort Massac State Park
1308 East Fifth Street
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-9321
Interpreter
Information
The
visitors’ center and historic site are open Monday
through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday and
Sunday 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM until further notice.
The historic
site has the archaeological outline of the original site
of all the forts built at Fort Massac. There is also a
replica
of an 1802 American Fort that once stood on the site. The
visitors center has a reception area with information on
the fort and surrounding area. There is a history video
about Fort Massac and a prehistoric artifact display.
The historic
site offers educational programs presented by the site interpreter.
The historical period is from 1750s to the Civil War. Classroom
presentations are available. For more information, contact
Chris McGinness, Acting Site Superintendant at
chris.mcginness@illinois.gov or 618-524-9321.
2011 Calendar of Events
October 15 & 16 - Saturday 10:00 to 5:00, Sunday 10:00 to 4:30, Annual Fort Massac Encampment celebrates the history of Fort Massac from the early French period until 1814. Military Units, Colonist, Sutlers, and Native American reenactors portray the history of the fort with crafts military drills, music, children games and a mock battle, no admission fee.
December 11 - Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The Olde Tyme Christmas is a celebration of the Christmas traditions at Fort Massac. In the fort reenactors will represent the French, Early American and Civil War traditions of Christmas and in the visitor center there will be music and refreshments. No admission fee.
Chris McGinness, Acting Site Superintendent
Fort Massac State Park
1308 5th Street
Metropolis, IL 62960
618-524-4712
http://dnr.illinois.gov
