LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Have you ever wanted to explore the city’s rich history while visiting the Waterfront?

Waterfront Park is launching Riverfront Reflections, a monthly history lecture series led by local historian and author Rick Bell.

The series will be held at the PlayPort Event Building on Rowan Street beginning Oct. 12 and continuing on the second Sunday of each month through Sept. 13, 2026. The event starts at 2 p.m. until 3 p.m.

The 90-minute session will delve into different aspects of Louisville’s early history – from the founding of Corn Island, the creation of the Louisville-Portland Canal, profiles on notable local figures and storytelling surrounding the development of the waterfront from a wasteland to a greenspace.

There will also be other sessions touching on the history

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