The City of Evansville is celebrating its Bicentennial! Join in the Celebration!

March 27, 2012, marks the 200th Anniversary of founder Hugh McGary’s purchase of the 200 acres of land that would ultimately become the City of Evansville. The City, in coordination with the Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau (ECVB), is hosting a 200-day Bicentennial Celebration to commemorate this milestone anniversary.

The Bicentennial Celebration commences on December 18, 2011, 100 days prior to March 27, 2012, and extends through the Fourth of July 2012, 100 days beyond the March 27th anniversary.

This website offers information on local history, interactive maps, timelines and images of our City throughout the years, vignettes about some of Evansville’s most interesting people, places and events, a calendar of Bicentennial events, and many other fun interactive features!

Please check back frequently for updates and opportunities to get involved!