The Historic Sternwheeler Preservation Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.

Corporate Address:

Historic Sternwheeler Preservation Society, Inc.
11 Ashland Cove Road
Vevay, Indiana 47043

Phone: 812-427-9480
Fax: 812-427-2483
Email: info@hspsi.org

HSPS 2008 Board of Directors:

• Steve, President / Captain
• Barbara, Treasurer / Purser / River Historian
• Dennis, Vice President / Engineer
• Aaron, Director / 1st Mate
• Dan, Director / Ship's Carpenter
• Sue, Director / Fireman
• Keith, Honorary River Historian

Looking For a Sternwheeler For Your River-Related Event?

If you are located between Cincinnati and Louisville, the BARBARA H is ready to make your river-related function extra special. Whether you are planning a festival, wedding or filming a movie, call us for rates!

What We Can Offer...

Due to Coast Guard restrictions, the BARBARA H cannot be "hired" for public river cruises, however, it can be hired as a dockside attraction vessel. We can offer guided or self-guided tours of this authentic sternwheel towboat. Visitors can enjoy seeing and touching vintage equipment that was used on the inland rivers 80 years ago. Groups of 12 people can follow our tour guides on 15-minute tours of the vessel's various areas. Self-guided tours allow visitors to inspect the vessel at their own pace.

As the oldest sternwheel towboat in operation, and a National Historic Landmark, the BARBARA H makes an excellent venue for rivertown festivals, historical society meetings, weddings and similar events.

All proceeds from our events go toward maintenance of the BARBARA H.

Where is the BARBARA H Located?

The BARBARA H's home port is on the Ohio River at Lamb, Indiana (Ohio River mile 546). Lamb is a tiny village across from Carrollton, Kentucky. Visitors can tour the BARBARA H at its home port by appointment.