Riverside Expansion Project - Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing

Riverside Has Completed Phase 1 of Expansion!

In 2022, Riverside unveiled an exciting new vision for the expansion of its Visitors Center. Louisville Metro Government budgeted $1.5 million for Phase 1 of the project, and Riverside’s nonprofit Board raised another $1 million to complete Phase 1. This first phase of expansion opened in early March of 2026!

Now, Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Inc. is working to raise an additional $3.5 million to complete Phase 2 of this transformative project.

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Phase 1 of the Riverside Expansion Project

Phase 1 for the Visitors Center Expansion included:

doubling the size of the Visitors Center multi-purpose room with an addition that opens to the river
adding a new catering prep space that will serve as both a classroom and a catering area when needed
additional restroom spaces due to increased building capacity
new dressing room area with backlit mirrors
window seat that frames a view of the historic Farnsley-Moremen House
construction of an outdoor Event Court off the new addition that includes accessible paths, lighting, and paving
new acoustical panels in multi-purpose room to improve acoustics

Phase 2 of the Riverside Expansion Project

Phase 2 for the Visitors Center Expansion will include:

expanded museum exhibit space
new classroom and archaeology lab spaces
a river view gallery with a balcony
new climate-controlled spaces for museum storage of artifacts and documents
expanded welcome and reception areas
more visible and efficient museum store space

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About the Riverside Expansion Project

In 2022, Riverside unveiled an exciting new vision for the expansion of the Visitors Center. Louisville Metro budgeted a $1.5 million investment in this vision, and Riverside’s nonprofit Board raised an additional $1 million. Phase 1 opened in early March of 2026! Now, Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Inc. is working to raise an additional $3.5 million to realize Phase 2 of this transformative project.

Each phase of the project opens the Visitors Center up to take advantage of its incredible setting on the Ohio River. The river is key to Riverside’s historical significance, and it is central to the site’s inspiring beauty. With more formal outdoor activity space and more windows to reveal the scenic views, the expansion will give visitors a greater appreciation for the location and its history.

This exciting project honors the leadership legacy and vision of long-time community leader and Riverside Board Chair Reba Doutrick. If you would like your gift made in Reba’s honor, please note that with your donation.

We invite you to be a part of Riverside’s unfolding story and join us in achieving this vision for the future. as we continue to explore the site’s rich Ohio River and agricultural history through relevant programs, events and community services tied to the site’s mission.