Project Archaeology Workshop for Kentucky Educators ~ Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Kentucky Project Archaeology is part of a national heritage education program for K-12 teachers. This two-day workshop introduces participants to the process of archaeology and provides content on historical archaeology, with a special focus on Riverside's story. Professional development credit is available to those who attend the entire workshop. Registration is $75/person. The workshop will take place at Riverside Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24, 2008. On Wednesday, June 25, there will be an optional opportunity to work on an actual excavation with Riverside archaeologist Jay Stottman. Contact Riverside at 935-6809 to get more information. The registration deadline is June 2, 2008.
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social ~ Sunday, July 13, 2008
Join us on Sunday, July 13, 2008 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm for Riverside's annual Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social. Enjoy good family fun throughout the day, featuring: all-day musical entertainment, old-fashioned games and an ice cream eating contest on the banks of the Ohio River. Details available by calling 935-6809.
On-Going Events
House Re-Interpretation
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing is pleased to announce that we are in the process of
doing a major re-interpretation of the Farnsley-Moremen House. This work-in-progress, which began in
2004, will continue into 2006. Read more...
Building Blocks of History Field Trips (September-October and mid-March-May)
Riversides 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!!!