LIFE, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Jeff took this picture of the church where we were married. It was dark and freezing cold, but I wanted a picture, so he braved it for me!

It's called The Old Cathedral in Vincennes, Indiana. It's the oldest church in the state and is attached to the oldest library in the state. On the grounds, there is also a cemetery full of Revolutionary War veterans & an amazing George Rogers Clark Memorial, along with a beautiful bridge overlooking the river. During the siege of Fort Sackville (February 23–24, 1779), Clark’s men took up positions at the church and cemetery. It was at the church that Colonel Clark and the British commander, Lieutenant Governor Henry Hamilton, negotiated terms of surrender on February 24. The surrender of Fort Sackville occurred the next day, February 25, 1779. As a result, Hamilton’s plan to crush the Revolution in the West was checked and a basis was laid for the United Sates to later claim the area northwest of the Ohio River from which were eventually formed the states of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota.

Of course, kids' favorite part of the church's history is that there are "dead guys buried underneath!" (it's a Catholic church and it has 4 Bishops buried there)

Although I'm no longer Catholic, I still love this church! Maybe it's the history buff in me or maybe it's because of the wonderful memories that were created here. After all, for our family ... it's where it all began!