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September 2019
“Work Along the Ohio: African American Labor in the Ohio River Valley”
Join us for a presentation by Dr. David Ross Anderson of the University of Louisville entitled: "Work Along the River Jordan: African American River Labor in the Ohio River Valley, and the Development of Black America" on Sunday, September 15 @ 2:00 PM. This free presentation will examine the economic and social importance of African American river workers along the Ohio River in the nineteenth century. Enslaved and free workers were vital to a growing western economy, but also connected…
Find out more »October 2019
Archaeology Day at Riverside
Archaeology Day at Riverside is a free family-friendly event designed to help you connect with your inner "Indiana Jones" through interactive, hands-on activities, like: ~ Public Archaeology Dig ~ Artifact Washing ~ Special Behind-the-Scenes Tours of the Farnsley-Moremen House ~ Flintknapping ~ Native American Pump Drills ~ Brickmaking Activity ~ Hemp Brake Demos ~ Native American Textiles ~ Speakers & Presenters ~ Food Vendor: Valley Dairy Freeze
Find out more »Halloween Trick or Treat Event
The Dixie Area Business Association's Annual Halloween Trick or Treat event takes place at Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing on Wednesday, October 23 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Parents and grandparents bring out the kids for free family fun.
Find out more »December 2019
Old Fashioned Family Holiday Festival
Come out for the annual Old-Fashioned Family Holiday Festival, sponsored by the Dixie Area Business Association, featuring free holiday fun for the whole family: Horse-drawn wagon rides Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus Children's holiday craft activities Holiday craft vendors Tours of the historic Farnsley-Moremen House decorated for the season Holiday wreath and decoration silent auction Light refreshments for sale
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