Thursday, August 5, 2010

Free waterfront walking tours with historian Rick Bell

***Please note that the August dates have been changed.  They are now Aug 21 and 22 (not Aug 14 and 15)***

 

 A series of free walking tours, led by local historian Rick Bell, will explore the history of Louisville's riverfront and the development of today's acclaimed Waterfront Park. Beginning at the Belle of Louisville's landing at the Fourth Street wharf, the 90-minute tours will end at the Lincoln Memorial. Bell will describe the riverfront's importance to the growth of Louisville from its founding during the American Revolution, through its glory days during the Steamboat Era, to its renaissance as one of the world's most successful maritime recreational parks.

 

Suggestion:     Participants should wear comfortable shoes and bring drinking water

and sunscreen.

 

Admission:      Free!  No registration required.  Just show up!

Tour Dates:     Saturday,  August 21              10:00 – 11:30 am

Sunday, August 22                 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Saturday, September 25          10:00 – 11:30 am

Sunday, September 26            2:00 – 3:30 pm

 

Tour Begins:    Bell of Louisville landing, Fourth Street wharf  

 

 

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