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Image credit: John Nation - “This is a four minute time exposure and the heron stood there the entire time.”

 
 

River of Life

Afloat has partnered with the Louisville Free Public Library to develop River of Life: Cities and Towns Along the Mighty Ohio.

This video is a virtual preview of the exhibit "River of Life" that is being developed for the Louisville Free Public Library's Bernheim Gallery. The exhibit will be open when the library resumes normal operations.

Until then, please enjoy the real river.

 

Video created by Male High School Students on the Belleload of Knowledge Boat tour, September 22nd, 2019.

 
 

AFLOAT 2020 | new inspirations

Check out the latest news, events, and exhibitions that continue our celebration of the Ohio River and the inspiration of Harlan and Anna Hubbard.

 

 

afloat: an ohio river way of life

Inspired by the life, art, writing and environmentalism of Harlan Hubbard (1900-1988), several museums, galleries and academic institutions have coordinated in focusing in the year 2019 on the Ohio River.  The shared purpose of this mutually supportive group is to call attention to the River, its beauty, needs, and unmet potential. 

Banner Photo: Wes Modes shantyboat on the Ohio River in Louisville, 2019


 
Harlan Hubbard Constructing his Shantyboat, 1944Black and white photograph,Contributed by John Morganto the Ohio River Portrait Project, 1990PH2Kentucky Historical Society

Harlan Hubbard Constructing his Shantyboat, 1944

Black and white photograph,

Contributed by John Morgan

to the Ohio River Portrait Project, 1990PH2

Kentucky Historical Society


Anna Hubbard at shantyboat (with bicycle) in dry dock with snow, 1944 Black and white photograph,Contributed by John Morganto the Ohio River Portrait Project, 1990PH2Kentucky Historical Society

Anna Hubbard at shantyboat (with bicycle) in dry dock with snow, 1944

Black and white photograph,

Contributed by John Morgan

to the Ohio River Portrait Project, 1990PH2

Kentucky Historical Society


Harlan and Anna Hubbard’s Shantyboat at Fort Thomas, Ky., 1944Black and white photograph,Contributed by John Morganto the Ohio River Portrait Project, 1990PH2Kentucky Historical Society

Harlan and Anna Hubbard’s Shantyboat at Fort Thomas, Ky., 1944

Black and white photograph,

Contributed by John Morgan

to the Ohio River Portrait Project, 1990PH2

Kentucky Historical Society