Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing

The Past Is Present: Slavery & Medicine in Louisville, KY
2024-02-10 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W Muhammad Ali, Louisville, KY, United States
Join us at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage for a panel discussion led by Dr. John Chenault of the University of Louisville School of Medicine and historians from Riverside, Farmington, Oxmoor and Locust Grove to explore the intersection of medicine and slavery. Their research has uncovered the ways the lives of enslaved people were impacted by disease and the role enslaved people played in the advancement of medical knowledge.
Program offered by the Louisville Coalition on the History of Enslavement, a coalition of former sites of enslavement that includes: Riverside, Farmington, Oxmoor and Locust Grove.

Sweet Sounds on Sunday: Amber Martin Christmas Show
2023-12-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
Hear Amber Martin and her amazing band create sensational music with a twist of holiday fun in the intimate setting of Riverside’s chapel. Amber’s vocals will sound great in this space! Kick off the holiday season with us on Sunday, December 10 @ 1:30 PM. Space is limited so we encourage you to book in advance. Tickets: $10/person donation suggested.
Book online through EventBrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweet-sounds-on-sunday-amber-martin-christmas-show-tickets-526843151047?aff=oddtdtcreator
Call 502-935-6809 for more details.

Postponed Until 2024: Old-Fashioned Family Holiday Festival
2023-12-02 | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
DABA’s Old Fashioned Holiday Festival at Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing will not take place in 2023 due to circumstances beyond our control. Since Riverside’s pavilion was nearly destroyed by a fire in July, we need to wait until it is reconstructed next year to make this event the quality experience the community has come to expect. We are disappointed, but we plan to return with this popular free community holiday event in 2024.
We thank the community for its understanding. We will be back in 2024!

Sweet Sounds on Sunday: CMN Acoustic Trio
2023-11-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
Join us on Sunday, November 12 @ 1:30 PM for our next Sweet Sounds on Sunday musical performance with CMN Acoustic Trio, one of the finest 3-piece acoustic acts in the region! Enjoy their stunning vocal harmonies and musicianship while they play a wide array of popular music from the Beatles, James Taylor, America, Toto, the Eagles, and Crosby, Stills & Nash. They will sound great in the intimate setting of the chapel at Riverside. Seating is limited so be sure to secure your spot! Tickets: $10/person (suggested donation). Tickets available on EventBrite here or by calling us at 502.935.6809.

Book Discussion with Dawne Gee on "Sleeping with the Ancestors" by Joseph McGill
2023-11-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
We invite you to participate in a book discussion facilitated by WAVE-3’s Dawne Gee about a new book written by Joseph McGill entitled Sleeping with the Ancestors (Hachette Books, 2023). Join us on Wednesday, November 8 @ 6:00 PM at the Riverside Visitors Center. Mr. McGill’s book traces his journey over the years to encourage the preservation of the buildings where enslaved people lived and to create spaces for learning, understanding, and connecting with the past. Free admission, but space is limited so reservations are encouraged. Call: 502-935-6809. Light refreshments available at the event.
You can also reserve your space on EventBrite by clicking here.
This is the final 2023 book discussion in a series presented by the Louisville Coalition on the History of Enslavement. Special thanks to sponsors Guy and Libby Montgomery.

If you wish to purchase a copy of Mr. McGill’s book, copies are available for sale at each of the Coalition site’s museum stores.

Halloween Trick or Treat Event
2023-10-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
Hey kids get your parents or grandparents to drive you to a Halloween event to get candy! Wear your Halloween costumes and come out to our annual Halloween Trick or Treat event presented by the Dixie Area Business Association (DABA). There will lots of treats from area businesses — and perhaps a few tricks, too!

Sweet Sounds on Sunday Concert: The Juggernaut Jug Band
2023-10-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
Join us for a great time with the Juggernaut Jug Band, the creators of modern jug music inspired by historic jug bands. This talented group of musicians provides an entertaining and fun show as they play comical stylings of 1920s-era Jazz and Country music with their washtub bass, kazoo, and jug instruments. The intimate setting of the chapel is an ideal venue for their sound. Seating is limited so reserve your spot! Tickets: $10/person (suggested donation). Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweet-sounds-on-sunday-concert-juggernaut-jug-band-tickets-526822007807?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mayor's Southwest Fun Run
2023-10-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
Mayor Craig Greenberg invites you to come out for the first Mayor’s Southwest Fun Run on Saturday, October 14! Race time begins at 8 am. Run or walk the 5K course through the scenic setting of Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing. Registration is $25/person. All net proceeds support Riverside. For more details and to register, scan the QR code on the flyer or go to: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/city-events/mayors-southwest-louisville-fun-run
See you there!

Riverside Farmers' Market
2023-09-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-06 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-24 10:00 - 13:00 and 6 more dates | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
Join us for our weekly Riverside Farmers’ Market featuring locally-grown fresh produce, honey, eggs, farm-raised pork and beef, home-baked breads and treats, hand-made soaps, local crafts, music, and food vendors. Weekly on Sundays from 10 am to 1 pm from June – September! We are Kentucky Proud and invite you to make us part of your weekly shopping routine. Buy local!

Sweet Sounds on Sunday: The Doo Wop Allstars
2023-09-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
Featuring vocalists from Louisville’s finest traditional 50s and 60s acts, the Doo Wop Allstars are simply stunning, with talent from Louisville musical royalty like the Monarchs, The Sultans and the The Epics!
The show will be perfect in the intimate setting of Riverside’s historic chapel! For tickets go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweet-sounds-on-sunday-concert-the-doowop-allstars-tickets-526810643817?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tickets: $10/person (suggested donation).

Sweet Sounds on Sunday Concert: Hank Rose Trio
2023-08-13 13:30 - 15:00 | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
With a twang and a song, the Hank Rose Trio will impress with their incredible musical skill and showmanship. These seasoned performers will provide a great experience in the intimate setting of Riverside’s historic chapel. Don’t miss them! Space is limited. Tickets: $10/person (suggested donation). Tickets available through: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweet-sounds-on-sunday-concert-hank-rose-trio-tickets-526791115407

Riverside Farmers' Market
2023-08-13 10:00 - 13:00

Riverside: Kentucky Trust for Historic Preservation Summer Supper
2023-08-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
The Kentucky Trust for Historic Preservation and Riverside invite you to join us for a historic dining experience at Riverside on Friday, August 4 @ 6 PM. James Beard Award nominated Chef, Isaiah Screech of Spark Community Cafe in Versailles, KY will offer a sumptuous alfresco, farm-to-table supper with curated cocktails. Your attendance and support will help to preserve, protect and promote historic sites in the commonwealth. Details and tickets available through this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-supper-at-riverside-farnsley-moremen-landing-tickets-645845048927?aff=oddtdtcreator

Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social
2023-07-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
Bring the family out to our annual Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social featuring music by Louisville Brass & Electric band, magic by David Cotrell, miniature train rides, a farm animal petting zoo, participation in our on-going archaeology dig, tours of the Farnsley-Moremen House, and an ice cream eating contest (3 pm)! No admission to the event. Ice Cream Vendor: local favorite Ehrler’s Ice Cream! Food Vendor: another local favorite Shack In the Back!

Sweet Sounds on Sunday Concert: Kentucky Blue
2023-06-11 13:30 - 15:00 | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
Join us on Sunday, June 11 for our first “Sweet Sounds on Sunday Concert” featuring Kentucky Blue! This award-winning group celebrates the music of Kentucky with soaring harmonies and driving instrumental work. Throw in some comedy and a touch of magic from banjoist David Cottrell and the show is complete! They will sound great in the intimate setting of Riveriside’s historic chapel building, too. Tickets are $10/person. All proceeds benefit Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Inc., its mission and public programming. Follow this EventBrite link to reserve your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweet-sounds-on-sunday-concert-kentucky-blue-tickets-526745097767

Kick-Off of Riverside's Weekly Farmers' Market
2023-06-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
Join us for the kick-off of the second season of Riverside’s weekly Farmers’ Market! Buy locally-grown fresh vegetables, farm-raised pork and beef, eggs, honey, home-baked breads–and even plants for your home and garden! Craft vendors, music, food vendors, information booths and more! We are Kentucky Proud and invite you to make Riverside’s Farmers’ Market part of your weekly shopping routine!

Mayor's Derby Brunch On the River
2023-04-30 11:00 - 13:30 | Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
Kick off Derby Week at Riverside’s fun and festive annual fundraising event! Join Honorary Host Mayor Craig Greenberg and Mistress of Ceremonies Dawne Gee (WAVE-3 Anchor) for this Official Kentucky Derby Festival event. The Mayor’s Derby Brunch On the River features a wonderful Kentucky breakfast, music, tours of the historic house, historic chapel, a silent auction, a brief live auction and more. All proceeds support the mission of Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Inc.
Tickets are: $120/person or you can buy a table for 8 people for $900.
For tickets, call Riverside at 502.935.6809.
