Ice Cream Social ~ Sunday, July 14, 2013
Bring out the entire family on this Sunday afternoon for some relaxing fun on the banks of the Ohio River! Enjoy great ice cream concessions, live music, children's activities, an archaeology dig, tours of the historic home, an ice cream eating contest and more! No event admission, but some activities require the purchase of a ticket.
For more details contact us at info@riverside-landing.org or call 502/935-6809.
"100 Years On the Ohio: A Living Timeline of Louisvilles First Century" ~ Saturday, September 21, 2013
Riverside will host "100 Years On the Ohio: A Living Timeline of Louisville's First Century" on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 from 10 am to 5 pm both days. The event reflects the history of the years 1765 to 1865 with historical re-enactors demonstrating the tools, weaponry, clothing, pastimes and cooking of each period.
A special highlight of the weekend will be an 1860s-style base ball game between the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Cincinnati Buckeyes on Sunday afternoon!
Other attractions include hearth cooking demonstrations, tours of the historic Farnsley-Moremen House (built in 1837), period dancing, archery demonstrations, blacksmithing, and presentations by notable historical figures like Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Dennis Boggs.
Admission to the event is $6/Adults; $5/Seniors; $3/Children. Family Rate: $15 (2 adults with up to 3 children under 18). Contact us at 502/935-6809 for more details.
On-Going Events
Building Blocks of History Field Trips (September-October and mid-March-May)
Riverside’s award-winning, hands-on field trip program Building Blocks of
History includes:
- a tour of the historic Farnsley-Moremen House (built circa 1837)
- participation in an on-going archaeological dig under the supervision of professional archaeologists
- an opportunity for students to make their own "artifact" of their experience at Riverside by making a hand-made brick
This full-day field trip experience is limited to groups of 120 students per day.
The cost is $6/student. Call (502) 935-6809 to reserve your date today.
Dates are limited!!!
