Clarksville Heritage Festival

October 22 & 23, 2005
Saturday 10:00 to 4:30, Sunday 10:00 to 3:30

Held on the banks of the Ohio River, the Clarksville Heritage Festival commemorates the departure of the Lewis & Clark Expedition from Clarksville on October 26, 1803. The event takes place at the George Rogers Clark Homesite on Harrison Avenue in Clarksville. The Festival depicts the old Town of Clarksville hosting a celebration to see the explorers off on their journey. It is sponsored by the Clarksville Historical Society and the Falls of the Ohio State Park.

Special Program: “Help Wanted” depicts the choosing of the 9 young men for the Corps of Discovery and takes place on the porch of the George Rogers Clark Cabin. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark interview candidates who have volunteered for the expedition. A physician evaluates their condition and then their marksmanship is tested.

Demonstrations of the Early 1800’s: Muskets and Cannons, Medicine and Surgery, Toys and Games of early Clarksville, Artisans demonstrating their skills, Interactive Children’s Games, Music and Food

Voyageur Canoe trips - enjoy a 2 hour paddle in a 15 passenger canoe, from the Cabin site to the Interpretive Center and back. Register with Canoe Kentucky at 888-CanoeKy for trips at 10:00 and 2:00.

“Horsepower on the River” will be a free custom car show at the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center on Saturday, the 22nd, from 10:00 to 4:30. A 1934 Chevrolet Fire Truck will shuttle visitors between the Interpretive Center and the Cabin site. Dash plaques featuring the Cabin will be given to the first 100 cars.

Replica Flatboat: New this year - the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph and their 1874 replica Flatboat. This boat is 30’ X 10’, weighs 14,000 lbs., and was fashioned after flatboats used in the formation of this country. The re-enactment last year of the 1874 trek from Louisville to Owensboro got worldwide attention, and was on 97 Television stations and NPR Radio.

“The Wildlife of Lewis & Clark” will be presented by Steve Knowles of the Falls of the Ohio State Park, Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. at the Interpretive Center.

Festival contacts: Lynda Riggle Meyer 812-923-5341, Jane Sarles 812-949-9338

Raptor Day
Falls of the Ohio State Park's RAPTOR DAY
Saturday, October 15, 2OO5

9:00 a.m. and throughout the day: Raptor watch on the observation deck. Members of the Knob and Valley Audubon Society will be on the deck with binoculars and spotting scopes to help visitors find and observe birds of prey in their natural environment.

10:00 a.m. Hike to the outer beds of the National Wildlife Conservation Area. Paul Olliges will lead this 3 hour hike to explore the habitat of visiting shore birds and waders, such as the majestic Great Blue Heron.

11:00 a.m. Live Raptors! with the Hardy Lake Rehab Center. They will introduce a variety of Raptors in their care and tell of some experiences they have had while working with them.

Noon: Investigating Owl Pellets - a hands-on activity for all ages. Discover the feeding habits of birds of prey by dissecting owl pellets with Naturalist Pat Futch. Meet in the Interpretive Center library.

2:00 p.m. Live Raptors! with the Hardy Lake Rehab Center. They will show some of their resident birds of prey and share each bird’s special story.

3:00 p.m. Investigating Owl Pellets – a hands-on activity. Discover the feeding habits of birds of prey by dissecting owl pellets with naturalist Pat Futch. Appropriate for all ages. Meet in the interpretive Center Library.

3:00 p.m. Hike in the National Wildlife Conservation Area with Kathy Dennis. Look for osprey and hawks off Fisherman’s Point and enjoy a lovely view of the river.

4:00 p.m. Win an impressive owl print! Sign up during the day for artist Richard Luce’s “Face of Wisdom”. You do not have to be present to win.

For more information call (812)280-9970
Admission to the Interpretive Center is $4 for adults and $1 for children 2 to 18 years old. There is no extra charge for special programs. The center is open
9am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sundays

Friday, August 26, 2005

The History of Sharks
Fossil Shark Exhibit at the Falls of the Ohio
Now through November 27

This exhibit features the largest display of shark teeth ever assembled in this region. The History of Sharks includes both fossil specimens and living sharks. Photograph yourself in front of a life-size painting of a hungry, giant Megalodon shark. See examples of fossil sharks found in Indiana, Kentucky and around the world.

This exhibit is free with paid admission to the Interpretive Center. Admission is $4 for age 19 and over, $1 age 2 - 18 and under 2 is free. The Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information about this exhibit at the Falls of the Ohio State Park, call Alan Goldstein at 812-280-9970. Digital photos are available via e-mail.

Saturday, March 26, 2005

George Rogers Clark Homesite
Cabin at the George Rogers Clark Homesite
Open to Visitors

WHEN: After Labor Day weekend the cabin will be open Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Harrison Avenue, Clarksville, Indiana

WHAT: The George Rogers Clark Homesite is a 9 acre park overlooking the Ohio River. A cabin, similar to the one General George Rogers Clark lived in from 1802 to 1809, was constructed there in 2001 and
furnished with an extensive collection of period items.

Interpreters will be available to share the history of General Clark and the beginning of the town of Clarksville.

In addition to the cabin, the park has a picnic area and a boat ramp.

The Clark Homesite is part of the Falls of the Ohio State Park. For more information, and to make group reservations, please call (812) 280-9970.