Events

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

100 Years On the Ohio River: A Living Timeline of Louisvilles First Century ~ Saturday, June 14, 2008

Visit Riverside to commemorate the founding of Louisville at the Falls of the Ohio, and learn about the first hundred years of our history, during this unique timeline event featuring re-enactors representing different periods from 1765 to 1865. Visitors will be able to walk through each time period--and interact with the presenters--to see the clothing, tools, weapons, and crafts of each period. The event will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2008 and Sunday, June 15, 2008 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on both days. Admission: $6/Adults; $5/Seniors; and $3/Children. This event is held in partnership with the Falls Landing Foundation, Inc. Call (502)935-6809 for more information. If you are a historical re-enactor and want to learn about participating in the event, visit the Falls Landing Foundation website: www.fallslanding.org

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)
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!!!

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.

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