National Road Interpretive Center

National Road Interpretive Center The National Road Interpretive Center in Vandalia provides information, displays, photos and more de

08/08/2026

We are open for tours until 4 today.
Still time to go to the Farmers Market and Pickers Market.

08/07/2026

Tomorrow, August 8th will be the Vandalia Farmers market from 8 a.m.until noon.
Pickers Market from 8 a.m.
until 2 p.m.
The Interpretive Center will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Please go to enjoy them. Then come see our displays.
Talk to Jerry about our book. Make his day
He will be out on the sidewalk. Unless it rains

08/06/2026

Our book order is here.
Come get your copy of
"The National Road
George Washington
and
America's First Highway West.
Brady Crytzer, a historian and professor from the Pittsburgh, PA. area.

08/06/2026

We are open until 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Please come see us. You will be surprised at what we have.

07/11/2026

The National Road Interpretive Center is open. We are doing tours, and are anxious to tell you about a National Road book . The author will be here October 10th for a book signing and to talk about it.
Vendors are setting up for the Farmers Market and Pickers Market.
There are a couple of big tractors here.
Come join the fun.
Farmers Market 8 a.m. until noon.
Pickers Market 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
National Road Interpretive Center open now until 4 p.m.

07/10/2026

There is a lot going on tomorrow in downtown Vandalia.
Farmers Market from 8 a.m. until noon.
Pickers Market from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The National Road Interpretive Center will be open for tours from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

07/09/2026

We had a great group of kids and teachers from Bright Beginnings yesterday.
It's great when kids are interested and ask questions.
Thanks for coming.

07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July.
Happy 250th Birthday USA.
We will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 7th.

07/03/2026

Kids, how many animals did you find in the first diorama?
Did you check in the forrest?

07/03/2026

We are open today, July 3rd from
10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Bring your guests.
A cool place to visit, both temperature and displays.
Closed July 4th.
Have a safe and happy 4th.

Address

106 S 5th Street
Vandalia, IL
62471

Telephone

+16182839380

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