The Kincaid Support Organization will present a program at the Kincaid Mounds Historic Site. Formal presentations on the Mississippian Culture will begin at 10:00 AM and at 1:00 PM. There will be artifact displays, artifact identification, information tables, and a walking tour of Mound 8. (hiking shoes recommended) The program is free to the public. (restroom facilities available, […]
Mark your calendars for Friday October 17th, 2025, as Fort Massac State Park will become the biggest History Classroom in Southern Illinois. Step into the past and witness history come to life right before your eyes. From the French and Indian War to the early 1800s, your students will be fully immersed in historical events […]
Come out and enjoy all the homegrown goodness Metropolis & Massac County has to offer every Saturday from 8A – 12PM May – October!
Step back in time at the annual Fort Massac Encampment in Metropolis, Illinois! This two-day festival brings history to life with authentic 18th-century military drills, period craftsmen, traditional music, and reenactors portraying colonial and frontier life. Visitors can explore encampments, enjoy unique food, shop handmade goods, and experience one of Illinois’ largest and most beloved […]
Sunday is the final day of the 51st Annual Fort Massac Encampment. 9:00 AM – Shuttle Service (wheelchair accessible) begins 9:00 AM – Colonial Church service in the main tent […]
Come out and enjoy all the homegrown goodness Metropolis & Massac County has to offer every Saturday from 8A – 12PM May – October!
Join us November 13th (VIP only), 14th, & 15th in Massac County, Illinois for a fun-filled weekend of shopping, entertainment, and community spirit. Grab your family, friends, & junkin’ buddies […]