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SUMMARY:Beyond the Barrel: Walking Bourbon Tour with Food Pairings | promo code! | multiple dates
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon’s storied history and learn all the stories they won’t tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour! \nAs the sun sets over the vibrant NuLu neighborhood\, you’ll visit award-winning restaurants\, hidden speakeasies\, rooftop terraces\, and cozy tasting rooms. \n\nBook your tour here!\nUse code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!\n\nUncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon.\n  \n\nTrace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today’s thriving bourbon scene\nUnlock bourbon’s versatility and depth through paired bites\, pours\, and cocktails\nTry modern re-interpretations of classic Louisville bourbon cocktails such as the Old Fashioned and the Mint Julep\nSample bourbon’s full range of versatility\, including clarified\, fat-washed\, river-aged\, wheated\, infused\, and finished bourbons\nLand a few coveted tables at some of the most celebrated eateries in town\, including restaurants by Michelin Star and James Beard winning Chefs\n\n\nDETAILS\nDistance: 1 mile \nDuration: 3 hours \nFood: 5 stops\, 8 tastings \nDrinks: 2 bourbon pours\, 4 cocktails \nCapacity: 12 \nTime: 5 & 5:30 PM\, Wed-Fri \nAccessibility: 21+\, wheelchair friendly \n\nBook your tour here!\nUse code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/beyond-the-barrel-walking-bourbon-tour-with-food-pairings-promo-code-multiple-dates-34/
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:The Bourbon Trolley: Distillery Tour\, Tasting Rooms & Bourbon Experiences | promo code! (multiple tour times)
DESCRIPTION:Use code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!\nBook your tour here!\n\nStep aboard Louisville’s historic trolley to explore distilleries\, tasting rooms\, & bourbon-infused bites! \nAs you roll through downtown\, NuLu\, and Butchertown\, you’ll get exclusive access to tasting rooms\, tour a bourbon distillery\, and sample treats with a bourbon twist. \nEach stop features pours\, tours\, cocktails\, stories\, and plenty of Bourbon City surprises. \nDETAILS\n🥃 Duration: 3 hours\n🥃 Distance: 0.25 miles of walking\n🥃 Trolley: 24-hour LouHop pass included\n🥃 Bourbon Experiences: 5 stops\, including a distillery tour & tasting rooms\n🥃 Tastings: 9 bourbon pours\, 2 cocktails and 9 small food samples\n🥃 Capacity: 12\n🥃 Time: 1:30-4:30 PM\, Thursdays & Fridays\n🥃 Accessibility: 21+. Wheelchair accessible with advanced notice. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\nStep inside a bourbon distillery (that’s almost always sold out) for a customized tour and guided tasting\nSip bourbon flights and exclusive cocktails in hidden speakeasies and tasting rooms at some of America’s oldest bourbon brands\nGo beyond the glass with tastings of barrel-aged sauces\, spices\, and treats that showcase bourbon’s influence on Kentucky cuisine.\nExplore Downtown\, NuLu\, and Butchertown in comfort aboard a climate-controlled historic trolley. Plus\, continue exploring with a 24-hour LouHop pass after your tour.\n\n\nLouisville’s Most Unique Bourbon Tour\nPerfect for both bourbon newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts\, this guided trolley tour through Downtown\, NuLu\, and Butchertown offers exclusive access to tasting rooms\, speakeasies\, artisans\, and a distillery you won’t find on any other Kentucky bourbon experience. \nOver the 3 hours you’ll spend with us\, you’ll enjoy …\n\nExclusive bourbon tastings & cocktails\nDistillery tour & guided tasting\nHistoric trolley ride with expert guides\n24-hour LouHop hop-on\, hop-off pass to use after your tour\n\n\nAn UNFORGETTABLE trolley tour!\n5-Star Experience \nExclusive access\, custom crafted cocktails\, and experiences. \nHistoric Trolley \nTake in the views as you roll through town in climate-controlled comfort. \nBourbon \nEnjoy bourbon flights\, a distillery tour\, craft cocktails\, and bourbon-infused samples. \nSmall Group \nCapped at 12 people for a more personalized experience. \nBook your tour here!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/the-bourbon-trolley-distillery-tour-tasting-rooms-bourbon-experiences-promo-code-multiple-tour-times-16/
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Barrel: Walking Bourbon Tour with Food Pairings | promo code! | multiple dates
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon’s storied history and learn all the stories they won’t tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour! \nAs the sun sets over the vibrant NuLu neighborhood\, you’ll visit award-winning restaurants\, hidden speakeasies\, rooftop terraces\, and cozy tasting rooms. \n\nBook your tour here!\nUse code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!\n\nUncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon.\n  \n\nTrace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today’s thriving bourbon scene\nUnlock bourbon’s versatility and depth through paired bites\, pours\, and cocktails\nTry modern re-interpretations of classic Louisville bourbon cocktails such as the Old Fashioned and the Mint Julep\nSample bourbon’s full range of versatility\, including clarified\, fat-washed\, river-aged\, wheated\, infused\, and finished bourbons\nLand a few coveted tables at some of the most celebrated eateries in town\, including restaurants by Michelin Star and James Beard winning Chefs\n\n\nDETAILS\nDistance: 1 mile \nDuration: 3 hours \nFood: 5 stops\, 8 tastings \nDrinks: 2 bourbon pours\, 4 cocktails \nCapacity: 12 \nTime: 5 & 5:30 PM\, Wed-Fri \nAccessibility: 21+\, wheelchair friendly \n\nBook your tour here!\nUse code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/beyond-the-barrel-walking-bourbon-tour-with-food-pairings-promo-code-multiple-dates-35/
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:The Bourbon Trolley: Distillery Tour\, Tasting Rooms & Bourbon Experiences | promo code! (multiple tour times)
DESCRIPTION:Use code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!\nBook your tour here!\n\nStep aboard Louisville’s historic trolley to explore distilleries\, tasting rooms\, & bourbon-infused bites! \nAs you roll through downtown\, NuLu\, and Butchertown\, you’ll get exclusive access to tasting rooms\, tour a bourbon distillery\, and sample treats with a bourbon twist. \nEach stop features pours\, tours\, cocktails\, stories\, and plenty of Bourbon City surprises. \nDETAILS\n🥃 Duration: 3 hours\n🥃 Distance: 0.25 miles of walking\n🥃 Trolley: 24-hour LouHop pass included\n🥃 Bourbon Experiences: 5 stops\, including a distillery tour & tasting rooms\n🥃 Tastings: 9 bourbon pours\, 2 cocktails and 9 small food samples\n🥃 Capacity: 12\n🥃 Time: 1:30-4:30 PM\, Thursdays & Fridays\n🥃 Accessibility: 21+. Wheelchair accessible with advanced notice. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\nStep inside a bourbon distillery (that’s almost always sold out) for a customized tour and guided tasting\nSip bourbon flights and exclusive cocktails in hidden speakeasies and tasting rooms at some of America’s oldest bourbon brands\nGo beyond the glass with tastings of barrel-aged sauces\, spices\, and treats that showcase bourbon’s influence on Kentucky cuisine.\nExplore Downtown\, NuLu\, and Butchertown in comfort aboard a climate-controlled historic trolley. Plus\, continue exploring with a 24-hour LouHop pass after your tour.\n\n\nLouisville’s Most Unique Bourbon Tour\nPerfect for both bourbon newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts\, this guided trolley tour through Downtown\, NuLu\, and Butchertown offers exclusive access to tasting rooms\, speakeasies\, artisans\, and a distillery you won’t find on any other Kentucky bourbon experience. \nOver the 3 hours you’ll spend with us\, you’ll enjoy …\n\nExclusive bourbon tastings & cocktails\nDistillery tour & guided tasting\nHistoric trolley ride with expert guides\n24-hour LouHop hop-on\, hop-off pass to use after your tour\n\n\nAn UNFORGETTABLE trolley tour!\n5-Star Experience \nExclusive access\, custom crafted cocktails\, and experiences. \nHistoric Trolley \nTake in the views as you roll through town in climate-controlled comfort. \nBourbon \nEnjoy bourbon flights\, a distillery tour\, craft cocktails\, and bourbon-infused samples. \nSmall Group \nCapped at 12 people for a more personalized experience. \nBook your tour here!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/the-bourbon-trolley-distillery-tour-tasting-rooms-bourbon-experiences-promo-code-multiple-tour-times-15/
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Barrel: Walking Bourbon Tour with Food Pairings | promo code! | multiple dates
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon’s storied history and learn all the stories they won’t tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour! \nAs the sun sets over the vibrant NuLu neighborhood\, you’ll visit award-winning restaurants\, hidden speakeasies\, rooftop terraces\, and cozy tasting rooms. \n\nBook your tour here!\nUse code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!\n\nUncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon.\n  \n\nTrace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today’s thriving bourbon scene\nUnlock bourbon’s versatility and depth through paired bites\, pours\, and cocktails\nTry modern re-interpretations of classic Louisville bourbon cocktails such as the Old Fashioned and the Mint Julep\nSample bourbon’s full range of versatility\, including clarified\, fat-washed\, river-aged\, wheated\, infused\, and finished bourbons\nLand a few coveted tables at some of the most celebrated eateries in town\, including restaurants by Michelin Star and James Beard winning Chefs\n\n\nDETAILS\nDistance: 1 mile \nDuration: 3 hours \nFood: 5 stops\, 8 tastings \nDrinks: 2 bourbon pours\, 4 cocktails \nCapacity: 12 \nTime: 5 & 5:30 PM\, Wed-Fri \nAccessibility: 21+\, wheelchair friendly \n\nBook your tour here!\nUse code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/beyond-the-barrel-walking-bourbon-tour-with-food-pairings-promo-code-multiple-dates-36/
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Barrel: Walking Bourbon Tour with Food Pairings | promo code! | multiple dates
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon’s storied history and learn all the stories they won’t tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour! \nAs the sun sets over the vibrant NuLu neighborhood\, you’ll visit award-winning restaurants\, hidden speakeasies\, rooftop terraces\, and cozy tasting rooms. \n\nBook your tour here!\nUse code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!\n\nUncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon.\n  \n\nTrace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today’s thriving bourbon scene\nUnlock bourbon’s versatility and depth through paired bites\, pours\, and cocktails\nTry modern re-interpretations of classic Louisville bourbon cocktails such as the Old Fashioned and the Mint Julep\nSample bourbon’s full range of versatility\, including clarified\, fat-washed\, river-aged\, wheated\, infused\, and finished bourbons\nLand a few coveted tables at some of the most celebrated eateries in town\, including restaurants by Michelin Star and James Beard winning Chefs\n\n\nDETAILS\nDistance: 1 mile \nDuration: 3 hours \nFood: 5 stops\, 8 tastings \nDrinks: 2 bourbon pours\, 4 cocktails \nCapacity: 12 \nTime: 5 & 5:30 PM\, Wed-Fri \nAccessibility: 21+\, wheelchair friendly \n\nBook your tour here!\nUse code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/beyond-the-barrel-walking-bourbon-tour-with-food-pairings-promo-code-multiple-dates-37/
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Barrel: Walking Bourbon Tour with Food Pairings | promo code! | multiple dates
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon’s storied history and learn all the stories they won’t tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour! \nAs the sun sets over the vibrant NuLu neighborhood\, you’ll visit award-winning restaurants\, hidden speakeasies\, rooftop terraces\, and cozy tasting rooms. \n\nBook your tour here!\nUse code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!\n\nUncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon.\n  \n\nTrace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today’s thriving bourbon scene\nUnlock bourbon’s versatility and depth through paired bites\, pours\, and cocktails\nTry modern re-interpretations of classic Louisville bourbon cocktails such as the Old Fashioned and the Mint Julep\nSample bourbon’s full range of versatility\, including clarified\, fat-washed\, river-aged\, wheated\, infused\, and finished bourbons\nLand a few coveted tables at some of the most celebrated eateries in town\, including restaurants by Michelin Star and James Beard winning Chefs\n\n\nDETAILS\nDistance: 1 mile \nDuration: 3 hours \nFood: 5 stops\, 8 tastings \nDrinks: 2 bourbon pours\, 4 cocktails \nCapacity: 12 \nTime: 5 & 5:30 PM\, Wed-Fri \nAccessibility: 21+\, wheelchair friendly \n\nBook your tour here!\nUse code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/beyond-the-barrel-walking-bourbon-tour-with-food-pairings-promo-code-multiple-dates-38/
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Barrel: Walking Bourbon Tour with Food Pairings | promo code! | multiple dates
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon’s storied history and learn all the stories they won’t tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour! \nAs the sun sets over the vibrant NuLu neighborhood\, you’ll visit award-winning restaurants\, hidden speakeasies\, rooftop terraces\, and cozy tasting rooms. \n\nBook your tour here!\nUse code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!\n\nUncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon.\n  \n\nTrace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today’s thriving bourbon scene\nUnlock bourbon’s versatility and depth through paired bites\, pours\, and cocktails\nTry modern re-interpretations of classic Louisville bourbon cocktails such as the Old Fashioned and the Mint Julep\nSample bourbon’s full range of versatility\, including clarified\, fat-washed\, river-aged\, wheated\, infused\, and finished bourbons\nLand a few coveted tables at some of the most celebrated eateries in town\, including restaurants by Michelin Star and James Beard winning Chefs\n\n\nDETAILS\nDistance: 1 mile \nDuration: 3 hours \nFood: 5 stops\, 8 tastings \nDrinks: 2 bourbon pours\, 4 cocktails \nCapacity: 12 \nTime: 5 & 5:30 PM\, Wed-Fri \nAccessibility: 21+\, wheelchair friendly \n\nBook your tour here!\nUse code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/beyond-the-barrel-walking-bourbon-tour-with-food-pairings-promo-code-multiple-dates-39/
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:FREE History Lecture Series: Riverfront Reflections | Led by local historian Rick Bell
DESCRIPTION:Waterfront Park is launching a new monthly history series at PlayPort\, closely located to both the Portland and Russell neighborhoods\, right on the site of Jefferson County’s first settlement\, Fort-on-Shore. \nLed by local historian Rick Bell\, each session in the series explores a different topic related to the people\, places\, and events that shaped the city’s early history. \n\nTopics\nTopics will include the founding of Corn Island\, the creation of the Louisville-Portland Canal\, the Great Flood of 1937\, profiles on notable local figures\, and storytelling around the development of our city’s waterfront from wasteland to a beloved community greenspace. Special attention will be given to the history of the Portland and Russell neighborhoods that surround PlayPort\, the new experiential learning and play area. \nEach lecture runs approximately 90 minutes and includes a visual presentation and time for audience questions. Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or just newly curious\, this series celebrates Louisville’s rich past while honoring the neighborhoods that helped shape it. \nHistory lectures are free to attend\, the favor of registration is requested. Click HERE to register. \n\nRick Bell History Lecture Series Tentative Schedule\nSunday\, January 11\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville between 1920 and 1940 – historic photographs tell the story of Louisville in the 1920s and 1930s\, a time of unprecedented growth for the city. The photos display a vibrant downtown\, shopping opportunities and fascinating individuals. \nSunday\, February 8\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nThe Great Flood of 1937 in Louisville – remembered as the greatest natural disaster in American history\, this event impacted Louisville harder than anywhere else in the entire Ohio River valley. Over 175\,000 people evacuated their homes and overcame challenges with ingenuity and courage. \nSunday\, March 8\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nBig Jim Porter\, the Kentucky Giant – James D. Porter became internationally famous after being interviewed by Charles Dickens. At 7’9” tall\, he maintained a famous tavern at his home in Shippingport and was actively involved in local politics. \nSunday\, April 12\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville and Portland Canal – Built from 1825 until 1830\, the canal revolutionized river traffic and commerce in the Ohio Valley. A triumph of engineering\, digging the canal brought thousands of Irish immigrants to Portland and changed the state of transportation in America. \nSunday\, June 14\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nMemorable characters from Louisville\, Portland and Russell neighborhoods. Some fascinating personalities\, some famous and others not\, are included. People include internationally known film directors\, artists\, paperboys and other folks that make our community special. \nSunday\, July 12\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville Waterfront and the story of the Park – PlayPort is part of the award-winning Waterfront Park\, which for the past thirty years has opened access to our riverbanks. We will trace the early history of the Louisville waterfront and how it became a beloved public park. \nSunday\, August 9\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nTransportation history of Louisville – Louisville is a crossroads of American commerce and industry. We will discuss the rise of steamboats\, railroads and highways and their impact on this community over time. \nSunday\, September 13\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nProhibition in Louisville – No community in America was more negatively impacted by the Prohibition era (1922-1933). Twenty-five distilleries\, fifteen breweries and countless saloons went out of business\, leaving 10\,000 Louisvillians out of work\, and speakeasies and bootleggers raised the crime rate. \nSunday\, October 11\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nPhotos from the Herald-Post – 1925-1936 – This newspaper\, a Republican opponent of the Courier-Journal\, featured powerful images of local buildings and people. This era saw the development of Fourth Street entertainment\, industrial development and a changing population. \n\nThis schedule and topics are subject to change. There will not be a lecture in May due to scheduling conflicts. \nHistory lectures are free to attend and held at the PlayPort event building at 1105 Rowan Street\, Louisville\, KY 40203. Click HERE to register. \nThis is a Waterfront Park hosted event. Waterfront Park is a donor supported public park. Your donations help make events like this possible. \n  \nLocation: Waterfront Park PlayPort 1105 Rowan Street Louisville\, KY 40203
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/free-history-lecture-series-riverfront-reflections-led-by-local-historian-rick-bell/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 129 River Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Public Speakers,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:FREE History Lecture Series: Riverfront Reflections | Led by local historian Rick Bell
DESCRIPTION:Waterfront Park is launching a new monthly history series at PlayPort\, closely located to both the Portland and Russell neighborhoods\, right on the site of Jefferson County’s first settlement\, Fort-on-Shore. \nLed by local historian Rick Bell\, each session in the series explores a different topic related to the people\, places\, and events that shaped the city’s early history. \n\nTopics\nTopics will include the founding of Corn Island\, the creation of the Louisville-Portland Canal\, the Great Flood of 1937\, profiles on notable local figures\, and storytelling around the development of our city’s waterfront from wasteland to a beloved community greenspace. Special attention will be given to the history of the Portland and Russell neighborhoods that surround PlayPort\, the new experiential learning and play area. \nEach lecture runs approximately 90 minutes and includes a visual presentation and time for audience questions. Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or just newly curious\, this series celebrates Louisville’s rich past while honoring the neighborhoods that helped shape it. \nHistory lectures are free to attend\, the favor of registration is requested. Click HERE to register. \n\nRick Bell History Lecture Series Tentative Schedule\nSunday\, January 11\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville between 1920 and 1940 – historic photographs tell the story of Louisville in the 1920s and 1930s\, a time of unprecedented growth for the city. The photos display a vibrant downtown\, shopping opportunities and fascinating individuals. \nSunday\, February 8\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nThe Great Flood of 1937 in Louisville – remembered as the greatest natural disaster in American history\, this event impacted Louisville harder than anywhere else in the entire Ohio River valley. Over 175\,000 people evacuated their homes and overcame challenges with ingenuity and courage. \nSunday\, March 8\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nBig Jim Porter\, the Kentucky Giant – James D. Porter became internationally famous after being interviewed by Charles Dickens. At 7’9” tall\, he maintained a famous tavern at his home in Shippingport and was actively involved in local politics. \nSunday\, April 12\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville and Portland Canal – Built from 1825 until 1830\, the canal revolutionized river traffic and commerce in the Ohio Valley. A triumph of engineering\, digging the canal brought thousands of Irish immigrants to Portland and changed the state of transportation in America. \nSunday\, June 14\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nMemorable characters from Louisville\, Portland and Russell neighborhoods. Some fascinating personalities\, some famous and others not\, are included. People include internationally known film directors\, artists\, paperboys and other folks that make our community special. \nSunday\, July 12\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville Waterfront and the story of the Park – PlayPort is part of the award-winning Waterfront Park\, which for the past thirty years has opened access to our riverbanks. We will trace the early history of the Louisville waterfront and how it became a beloved public park. \nSunday\, August 9\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nTransportation history of Louisville – Louisville is a crossroads of American commerce and industry. We will discuss the rise of steamboats\, railroads and highways and their impact on this community over time. \nSunday\, September 13\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nProhibition in Louisville – No community in America was more negatively impacted by the Prohibition era (1922-1933). Twenty-five distilleries\, fifteen breweries and countless saloons went out of business\, leaving 10\,000 Louisvillians out of work\, and speakeasies and bootleggers raised the crime rate. \nSunday\, October 11\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nPhotos from the Herald-Post – 1925-1936 – This newspaper\, a Republican opponent of the Courier-Journal\, featured powerful images of local buildings and people. This era saw the development of Fourth Street entertainment\, industrial development and a changing population. \n\nThis schedule and topics are subject to change. There will not be a lecture in May due to scheduling conflicts. \nHistory lectures are free to attend and held at the PlayPort event building at 1105 Rowan Street\, Louisville\, KY 40203. Click HERE to register. \nThis is a Waterfront Park hosted event. Waterfront Park is a donor supported public park. Your donations help make events like this possible. \n  \nLocation: Waterfront Park PlayPort 1105 Rowan Street Louisville\, KY 40203
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/free-history-lecture-series-riverfront-reflections-led-by-local-historian-rick-bell/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 129 River Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Public Speakers,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:FREE History Lecture Series: Riverfront Reflections | Led by local historian Rick Bell
DESCRIPTION:Waterfront Park is launching a new monthly history series at PlayPort\, closely located to both the Portland and Russell neighborhoods\, right on the site of Jefferson County’s first settlement\, Fort-on-Shore. \nLed by local historian Rick Bell\, each session in the series explores a different topic related to the people\, places\, and events that shaped the city’s early history. \n\nTopics\nTopics will include the founding of Corn Island\, the creation of the Louisville-Portland Canal\, the Great Flood of 1937\, profiles on notable local figures\, and storytelling around the development of our city’s waterfront from wasteland to a beloved community greenspace. Special attention will be given to the history of the Portland and Russell neighborhoods that surround PlayPort\, the new experiential learning and play area. \nEach lecture runs approximately 90 minutes and includes a visual presentation and time for audience questions. Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or just newly curious\, this series celebrates Louisville’s rich past while honoring the neighborhoods that helped shape it. \nHistory lectures are free to attend\, the favor of registration is requested. Click HERE to register. \n\nRick Bell History Lecture Series Tentative Schedule\nSunday\, January 11\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville between 1920 and 1940 – historic photographs tell the story of Louisville in the 1920s and 1930s\, a time of unprecedented growth for the city. The photos display a vibrant downtown\, shopping opportunities and fascinating individuals. \nSunday\, February 8\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nThe Great Flood of 1937 in Louisville – remembered as the greatest natural disaster in American history\, this event impacted Louisville harder than anywhere else in the entire Ohio River valley. Over 175\,000 people evacuated their homes and overcame challenges with ingenuity and courage. \nSunday\, March 8\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nBig Jim Porter\, the Kentucky Giant – James D. Porter became internationally famous after being interviewed by Charles Dickens. At 7’9” tall\, he maintained a famous tavern at his home in Shippingport and was actively involved in local politics. \nSunday\, April 12\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville and Portland Canal – Built from 1825 until 1830\, the canal revolutionized river traffic and commerce in the Ohio Valley. A triumph of engineering\, digging the canal brought thousands of Irish immigrants to Portland and changed the state of transportation in America. \nSunday\, June 14\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nMemorable characters from Louisville\, Portland and Russell neighborhoods. Some fascinating personalities\, some famous and others not\, are included. People include internationally known film directors\, artists\, paperboys and other folks that make our community special. \nSunday\, July 12\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville Waterfront and the story of the Park – PlayPort is part of the award-winning Waterfront Park\, which for the past thirty years has opened access to our riverbanks. We will trace the early history of the Louisville waterfront and how it became a beloved public park. \nSunday\, August 9\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nTransportation history of Louisville – Louisville is a crossroads of American commerce and industry. We will discuss the rise of steamboats\, railroads and highways and their impact on this community over time. \nSunday\, September 13\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nProhibition in Louisville – No community in America was more negatively impacted by the Prohibition era (1922-1933). Twenty-five distilleries\, fifteen breweries and countless saloons went out of business\, leaving 10\,000 Louisvillians out of work\, and speakeasies and bootleggers raised the crime rate. \nSunday\, October 11\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nPhotos from the Herald-Post – 1925-1936 – This newspaper\, a Republican opponent of the Courier-Journal\, featured powerful images of local buildings and people. This era saw the development of Fourth Street entertainment\, industrial development and a changing population. \n\nThis schedule and topics are subject to change. There will not be a lecture in May due to scheduling conflicts. \nHistory lectures are free to attend and held at the PlayPort event building at 1105 Rowan Street\, Louisville\, KY 40203. Click HERE to register. \nThis is a Waterfront Park hosted event. Waterfront Park is a donor supported public park. Your donations help make events like this possible. \n  \nLocation: Waterfront Park PlayPort 1105 Rowan Street Louisville\, KY 40203
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/free-history-lecture-series-riverfront-reflections-led-by-local-historian-rick-bell/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 129 River Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Public Speakers,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:FREE History Lecture Series: Riverfront Reflections | Led by local historian Rick Bell
DESCRIPTION:Waterfront Park is launching a new monthly history series at PlayPort\, closely located to both the Portland and Russell neighborhoods\, right on the site of Jefferson County’s first settlement\, Fort-on-Shore. \nLed by local historian Rick Bell\, each session in the series explores a different topic related to the people\, places\, and events that shaped the city’s early history. \n\nTopics\nTopics will include the founding of Corn Island\, the creation of the Louisville-Portland Canal\, the Great Flood of 1937\, profiles on notable local figures\, and storytelling around the development of our city’s waterfront from wasteland to a beloved community greenspace. Special attention will be given to the history of the Portland and Russell neighborhoods that surround PlayPort\, the new experiential learning and play area. \nEach lecture runs approximately 90 minutes and includes a visual presentation and time for audience questions. Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or just newly curious\, this series celebrates Louisville’s rich past while honoring the neighborhoods that helped shape it. \nHistory lectures are free to attend\, the favor of registration is requested. Click HERE to register. \n\nRick Bell History Lecture Series Tentative Schedule\nSunday\, January 11\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville between 1920 and 1940 – historic photographs tell the story of Louisville in the 1920s and 1930s\, a time of unprecedented growth for the city. The photos display a vibrant downtown\, shopping opportunities and fascinating individuals. \nSunday\, February 8\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nThe Great Flood of 1937 in Louisville – remembered as the greatest natural disaster in American history\, this event impacted Louisville harder than anywhere else in the entire Ohio River valley. Over 175\,000 people evacuated their homes and overcame challenges with ingenuity and courage. \nSunday\, March 8\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nBig Jim Porter\, the Kentucky Giant – James D. Porter became internationally famous after being interviewed by Charles Dickens. At 7’9” tall\, he maintained a famous tavern at his home in Shippingport and was actively involved in local politics. \nSunday\, April 12\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville and Portland Canal – Built from 1825 until 1830\, the canal revolutionized river traffic and commerce in the Ohio Valley. A triumph of engineering\, digging the canal brought thousands of Irish immigrants to Portland and changed the state of transportation in America. \nSunday\, June 14\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nMemorable characters from Louisville\, Portland and Russell neighborhoods. Some fascinating personalities\, some famous and others not\, are included. People include internationally known film directors\, artists\, paperboys and other folks that make our community special. \nSunday\, July 12\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville Waterfront and the story of the Park – PlayPort is part of the award-winning Waterfront Park\, which for the past thirty years has opened access to our riverbanks. We will trace the early history of the Louisville waterfront and how it became a beloved public park. \nSunday\, August 9\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nTransportation history of Louisville – Louisville is a crossroads of American commerce and industry. We will discuss the rise of steamboats\, railroads and highways and their impact on this community over time. \nSunday\, September 13\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nProhibition in Louisville – No community in America was more negatively impacted by the Prohibition era (1922-1933). Twenty-five distilleries\, fifteen breweries and countless saloons went out of business\, leaving 10\,000 Louisvillians out of work\, and speakeasies and bootleggers raised the crime rate. \nSunday\, October 11\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nPhotos from the Herald-Post – 1925-1936 – This newspaper\, a Republican opponent of the Courier-Journal\, featured powerful images of local buildings and people. This era saw the development of Fourth Street entertainment\, industrial development and a changing population. \n\nThis schedule and topics are subject to change. There will not be a lecture in May due to scheduling conflicts. \nHistory lectures are free to attend and held at the PlayPort event building at 1105 Rowan Street\, Louisville\, KY 40203. Click HERE to register. \nThis is a Waterfront Park hosted event. Waterfront Park is a donor supported public park. Your donations help make events like this possible. \n  \nLocation: Waterfront Park PlayPort 1105 Rowan Street Louisville\, KY 40203
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/free-history-lecture-series-riverfront-reflections-led-by-local-historian-rick-bell/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 129 River Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Public Speakers,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:FREE History Lecture Series: Riverfront Reflections | Led by local historian Rick Bell
DESCRIPTION:Waterfront Park is launching a new monthly history series at PlayPort\, closely located to both the Portland and Russell neighborhoods\, right on the site of Jefferson County’s first settlement\, Fort-on-Shore. \nLed by local historian Rick Bell\, each session in the series explores a different topic related to the people\, places\, and events that shaped the city’s early history. \n\nTopics\nTopics will include the founding of Corn Island\, the creation of the Louisville-Portland Canal\, the Great Flood of 1937\, profiles on notable local figures\, and storytelling around the development of our city’s waterfront from wasteland to a beloved community greenspace. Special attention will be given to the history of the Portland and Russell neighborhoods that surround PlayPort\, the new experiential learning and play area. \nEach lecture runs approximately 90 minutes and includes a visual presentation and time for audience questions. Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or just newly curious\, this series celebrates Louisville’s rich past while honoring the neighborhoods that helped shape it. \nHistory lectures are free to attend\, the favor of registration is requested. Click HERE to register. \n\nRick Bell History Lecture Series Tentative Schedule\nSunday\, January 11\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville between 1920 and 1940 – historic photographs tell the story of Louisville in the 1920s and 1930s\, a time of unprecedented growth for the city. The photos display a vibrant downtown\, shopping opportunities and fascinating individuals. \nSunday\, February 8\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nThe Great Flood of 1937 in Louisville – remembered as the greatest natural disaster in American history\, this event impacted Louisville harder than anywhere else in the entire Ohio River valley. Over 175\,000 people evacuated their homes and overcame challenges with ingenuity and courage. \nSunday\, March 8\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nBig Jim Porter\, the Kentucky Giant – James D. Porter became internationally famous after being interviewed by Charles Dickens. At 7’9” tall\, he maintained a famous tavern at his home in Shippingport and was actively involved in local politics. \nSunday\, April 12\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville and Portland Canal – Built from 1825 until 1830\, the canal revolutionized river traffic and commerce in the Ohio Valley. A triumph of engineering\, digging the canal brought thousands of Irish immigrants to Portland and changed the state of transportation in America. \nSunday\, June 14\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nMemorable characters from Louisville\, Portland and Russell neighborhoods. Some fascinating personalities\, some famous and others not\, are included. People include internationally known film directors\, artists\, paperboys and other folks that make our community special. \nSunday\, July 12\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nLouisville Waterfront and the story of the Park – PlayPort is part of the award-winning Waterfront Park\, which for the past thirty years has opened access to our riverbanks. We will trace the early history of the Louisville waterfront and how it became a beloved public park. \nSunday\, August 9\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nTransportation history of Louisville – Louisville is a crossroads of American commerce and industry. We will discuss the rise of steamboats\, railroads and highways and their impact on this community over time. \nSunday\, September 13\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nProhibition in Louisville – No community in America was more negatively impacted by the Prohibition era (1922-1933). Twenty-five distilleries\, fifteen breweries and countless saloons went out of business\, leaving 10\,000 Louisvillians out of work\, and speakeasies and bootleggers raised the crime rate. \nSunday\, October 11\, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm\nPhotos from the Herald-Post – 1925-1936 – This newspaper\, a Republican opponent of the Courier-Journal\, featured powerful images of local buildings and people. This era saw the development of Fourth Street entertainment\, industrial development and a changing population. \n\nThis schedule and topics are subject to change. There will not be a lecture in May due to scheduling conflicts. \nHistory lectures are free to attend and held at the PlayPort event building at 1105 Rowan Street\, Louisville\, KY 40203. Click HERE to register. \nThis is a Waterfront Park hosted event. Waterfront Park is a donor supported public park. Your donations help make events like this possible. \n  \nLocation: Waterfront Park PlayPort 1105 Rowan Street Louisville\, KY 40203
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/free-history-lecture-series-riverfront-reflections-led-by-local-historian-rick-bell/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 129 River Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Public Speakers,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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