Clarksville, In. — Falls of the Ohio State Park is hosting a series of events on Jan. 26 and 27 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its interpretive center, which opened January 1994.
The weekend celebration offers 1994 admission rates of $2 for adults and $1 for children. Members of the Falls of the Ohio Foundation are admitted free with their membership card. Parking for this event is free.
The celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Cake and refreshments will be served. Special activities at the park include:
– Mandy Dick, a re-enactor who portrays George Rogers Clark’s sister, Lucy, will be in the exhibit gallery from noon to 4 p.m. both days.
– First property manager Troy McCormick will tell stories about the development of the Interpretive Center on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m.
– Falls of the Ohio Foundation executive director Dani Cummins will speak about the development of the park and center on Jan. 27 at 2 p.m.
– The park will offer behind the scenes tours beginning at 11 a.m. on the hour with the last tour departing at 3 p.m. both days.
Free hands-on activities will be scattered throughout the Interpretive Center. Guests are encouraged to leave their memories of the Falls on a message board for posterity.
Throughout 2019, the park will feature a monthly silver anniversary series with programs covering what has been learned since the park first opened its doors.
Falls of the Ohio State Park is at 201 W. Riverside Dr. Clarksville, 47129.