Take a private tour through Louisville’s historic Farnsley-Moremen House and experience life in the 1800s with ‘A Stroll Through Time’. Discover the stories and settings of two influential families along the Ohio River.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal physical effort required
Wildlife
History
The Farnsley-Moremen House served as a working farmstead and river landing vital to commerce on the Ohio River during the 19th century.
Conservation
Riverside actively promotes preservation of local ecosystems and historic structures by maintaining sustainable visitor practices and protecting native habitats.
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
Take a private tour through Louisville’s historic Farnsley-Moremen House and experience life in the 1800s with ‘A Stroll Through Time’. Discover the stories and settings of two influential families along the Ohio River.
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing preserves and interprets a historic riverfront farm and the 1837 Farnsley-Moremen House in Louisville, Kentucky. The site offers guided house tours, one-hour walking tours of outbuildings and grounds, hands-on archaeology experiences, and family activity boxes designed to engage visitors of all ages. Programs include a focused exploration of African American history led by historian Teresa Lee and an archaeology field experience led by archaeologist Lori Stahlgren, along with docent-led tours that highlight ongoing archaeological findings.
Visitors can join excavations to learn field techniques, participate in discovery-based exercises from the Family Hands-On History Adventure Box, or take timed tours that explore life in the 1840s and 1880s through preserved rooms and period interpretation. The property emphasizes archaeology as a tool to reveal untold stories and to deepen understanding of everyday life for enslaved and free people connected to the farm.
Riverside maintains a schedule of public programs and specialty experiences that accommodate families and adults. Interpretive staff and volunteers provide contextual information during tours and digs, helping guests connect artifacts and landscape features to documented histories. As a public historic site in Louisville, Riverside collaborates with historians and archaeologists to present research-informed experiences. Information about scheduled trips, reservations, accessibility, and family resources is available through the site's programs listing and partners.
Tours and programs are suitable for history enthusiasts, school groups, and casual visitors seeking hands-on learning. Advance booking is recommended for specialty digs and facilitated programs to ensure staffing and site preparation. See current program calendar.
Location
Louisville, KY
Historic site and grounds
Historic House
1837
Farnsley-Moremen House preserved
On-site Experts
Historian & Archaeologist
Teresa Lee and Lori Stahlgren
Tours Offered
5 experiences
House, walks, digs, family box
Reserve a guided tour, join an archaeology dig, or pick up the Family Hands-On History Adventure Box — bookings recommended.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour involves walking along outdoor paths and inside historic rooms, so supportive footwear is recommended.
Bring a water bottle
Stay hydrated, especially during warmer months, as the tour includes outdoor walking by the river.
Use bug repellent in warmer seasons
Insects can be common near the river, so applying bug spray before your visit will keep you comfortable.
Photography is allowed but no flash
Capture the historic interiors and scenic outdoors, but avoid flash photography to protect artifacts.
Comfortable walking shoes
Protects your feet on outdoor paths and indoor floors throughout the tour.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated, especially in warmer weather during the outdoor portions.
summer
Light jacket or layers
Allows you to adjust to changing temperatures during spring visits.
spring
Bug spray
Helps minimize insect bites near the river and wooded areas.
summer