Louisville and Portland Canal Today- A Hidden Treasure
In 1830 the Louisville and Portland Canal opened for business. Until then the only way down the Ohio River was through the Falls of the Ohio. These were a series of rapids that had to navigated by experienced river men. During the course of the rapids the river dropped 26 feet and was a very dangerous trip.
To read more about the exciting things happening at McAlpine Locks and Dam today visit:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Clark Festival at George Rogers Clark Home Site 2009
Clark Festival
October 17-18, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
An early 1800’s reenactment at the George Rogers Clark Home Site of the Falls of the Ohio State Park on Harrison Avenue commemorating George Rogers Clark’s life. There are actvities for everyone to enjoy, including historic games and music, as well as demonstrations by period craftsman.
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Falls of the Ohio State Park
A Victorian Chautauqua at the Howard Streamboat Museum
17th Annual Arts, Crafts, Garden, & Antique Festival
A VICTORIAN CHAUTAUQUA
at the
Howard Steamboat Museum
Jeffersonville, Indiana
May 16 & 17, 2009
- Local musicians will perform throughout the weekend.
- Approximately 80 exhibitors will display their arts & crafts (this is a juried show).
- You can take a FREE walk-through tour of the Mansion.
- Carriage House Antique Sale – dealers will display and sell a potpourri of antiques & collectibles.
- Aunt Nannie’s Crafts explore “Lincoln’s Connection with America’s Rivers” (Make a ring, Hear the story, Build a boat.)
- Food – You can buy grilled hamburgers and hotdogs at the concession stand and/or gourmet sandwiches and desserts at the “Victorian Café”.
- Book Signings will be offered by Steve Wiser, Patricia Lee, Mary O’Dell, Gail Chandler, Betty Stredle, Jerry Hay, Sheri L. Wright, Marlene Mitchell, Sissy Marlyn, Hope McKim, Claude Wayne, Freya Ashby and Alma Graf
- A Herb & Perennial Sale will take place in the yard under the shade of an enormous Copper Beech tree.


























