McGee Cabin Ribbon Cutting at Indiana’s Falls of the Ohio SP

The Ben and Venus McGee replica cabin at the George Rogers Clark Homesite at Falls of the Ohio State Park will be dedicated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 10.

The event is 4 p.m. at the George Rogers Clark Homesite, 1102 W. Harrison Ave., Clarksville.

A reception with light refreshments and entertainment will follow at 5 p.m. at the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville.

The McGee replica cabin will be used to interpret the lives of the indentured servants of the George Rogers Clark and Croghan families, as well as one of the first free African-American communities in the old Northwest Territory, Guinea Bottoms, which was located in the area.

Admission is free with a $2-per-vehicle parking fee.

Those who plan to attend the ceremony are asked to register by Oct. 8. To register, or for more information, contact Kelley Morgan, interpretive manager, at (812) 280-9970 or kmorgan1@dnr.IN.gov.

Falls of the Ohio State Park is at 201 W. Riverside Dr. Clarksville, 47129.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, etc. There are many divisions within the DNR and each has a specific role. The DNR is not only responsible for maintaining resource areas but also manages Indiana's fish and wildlife, reclaims coal mine ground, manages forested areas, aids in the management of wildlife on private lands, enforces Indiana's conservation laws, and many other duties not named here. According to the department's website, their mission is "to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education."