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Events

Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing hosts several special events throughout the calendar year. We hope you will join us for:

Riverside Garden Club Inaugural Meeting ~ Saturday, March 13, 2010
Riverside is pleased to announce the formation of the "Riverside Garden Club." Memembership in the Riverside Garden Club is open and no annual dues are required. The Riverside Garden Club will focus on gardening education for its members and visitors to Riverside. It will also focus on improving the landscape and general condition of green space at the site--all in support of Riverside's mission. Please plan to attend the first meeting of the Riverside Garden Club on Saturday, March 13 at 10:00 am in the Riverside Visitors Center. Monthly general meetings will be held on the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 am. Call us at 935-6809 or e-mail us at: info@riverside-landing.org for more details.

Riverside Plant & Herb Sale ~ Saturday, April 17, 2010
Purchase annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, seeds and more for your home garden. In just a few weeks the pre-order form will be available here on Riverside's website! The sale will take place on Saturday, April 17th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and on Sunday, April 18th from Noon to 3:00 pm.

Derby Brunch On the River ~ Sunday, April 25, 2010
Kick off Derby Week with a traditional Kentucky breakfast on the banks of the Ohio River. Enjoy bluegrass music, bid on fantastic items in our silent auction, tour the historic Farnsley-Moremen House and more! Once again our Mistress of Ceremonies will be WAVE-TV's Dawne Gee! Tickets are $50/person and $400/Table of 8. Call us at 935-6809 for more details.

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social ~ Sunday, July 11, 2010
Enjoy old-fashioned family fun during this relaxing Sunday afternoon of music, games and great ice cream on the Ohio River. Don't miss the Ice Cream Eating Contest at 3:00 PM! There is no paid admission to this event although some activities require the purchase of a ticket.

100 Years On the Ohio ~ Saturday, September 18, 2010
Experience this living timeline of Louisville's first century. Over 100 re-enactors will demonstrate the crafts, clothing, weaponry and food of each period from 1765-1865. Admission is $6/Adults; $5/Seniors (60+); $3/Children (ages 6-12). $15/Family Rate (2 adults with up to 3 children).


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:

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!!!

Volunteer

Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing welcomes the participation of volunteers. Opportunities to make a contribution to Riverside by serving as a volunteer are available in the following areas:

  • providing guided tours of the historic Farnsley-Moremen House
  • lending a hand in the historic garden
  • acting as a Museum Store assistant
  • working in the office
  • helping to get out mailings
  • assisting at special events

If you are interested in learning more—or if you would like to fill out a Riverside Volunteer Application—please call Renee Butterworth at (502) 935-6809 or send an email to us at info@riverside-landing.org.

Click Here for Membership Information in Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Inc.

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