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Artist Shar Mahoney of Vincennes displays the umbrella created from her paintings of historical sites in Vincennes. The umbrellas are raising money for Vincennes Sister Cities scholarships, to foster student exchanges between Wasserburg, Germany, and Vincennes, France. There are still a supply of the umbrellas available at the Knox County Public Library. |
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Artist’s umbrella part of gift to Clinton |
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Vincennes University’s gift to former President Clinton |
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VincennesVoice.com |
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Vincennes University presented former President Bill Clinton with a collection of Vincennes memorabilia. Among the items was an umbrella whose design was created by artist Shar Mahoney. Wrapped around the handle was the poem “The Historical Umbrella of Vincennes Indiana,” written by Mahoney. All the items will become part of the William J. Clinton Library and Museum in Little Rock Arkansas. |
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The Historical Umbrella of Vincennes Indiana |
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Designed by Sharon Farrar Mahoney for Vincennes Sister Cities Vincennes’ 275th year |
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On the banks of the Wabash River In historic Vincennes Stands a stately monument Worthy of a great man.
The George Rogers Clark National Memorial
Atop the Old Cathedral The golden cross does gleam Indiana’s oldest parish church Once made of crude log beams.
The Basilica of St. Francis Xavier
The tales of a French fur trader Rang through the French Creole style home Standing since 1808 Where the Piankeshaw Indians once roamed.
Old French House, home of fur-trader Michel Brouillet
In 1804 a mansion was built. Within its walls great leaders met. The treaties of Indian tribes were signed, And Indiana Territory laws were set.
Grouseland—home of William Henry Harrison, first governor of Indiana Territory and ninth President of the United States . Abraham Lincoln crossed the river on a ferry. Herds of buffalo forded the Wabash. Today a gracefully arched bridge Marks the place where they passed.
Lincoln Memorial Bridge
Old Main of Vincennes University Stood tall with columns bright The oldest college of Indiana Still leads with educational might.
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Sharon Farrar Mahoney |
