"100 Years at the Falls of the Ohio"
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June14 and 15, 2008
Riverside, the Farnsley Moremen Landing

Clark's journey to Vincennes actually started at Fort Pitt on May 10. On May 27, Clark's force landed on Corn Island (modern Louisville, KY) at the Falls of the Ohio.  May 27 is acknowledged as the date of the founding of Louisville and Clark as the Founder. In 2007, the Falls Landing Foundation, Inc. and Louisville Metro Government will commemorate the founding with a new reenactment event on June 9-10 at Riverside, a 300 acre city park right on the banks of the Ohio.  Come to Louisville and learn more about how the 16th largest city in the nation was founded during the early days of Clarks Northwest campaign.  Registration - www.fallslanding.org.

Visit Riverside to commemorate the founding of Louisville at the Falls of the Ohio, and learn about the next 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 and Sunday, June 14, 2008 from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm both days. Admission: $6/Adults; $5/Seniors and $3/Children. Call  (502)935-6809 or e-mail  info@riverside-landing.org for more details. Riverside, Farnsley Mormen Landing

In the spring of 1778, George Rogers Clark along with about 150 militia and 20 families, rafted down the Ohio River and landed near the Falls on Corn Island.  Clark and his men soon left on their quest to conquer the Northwest Territory.  The settlers who remained behind moved to the southern shore of the Ohio and built "Fort on Shore" at the foot of present day 12th Street.  The town they eventually established would become known as Louisville to honor both the French King Louis XVI and the vital role of the people of France in the Revolutionary War.

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