History is one of those things that you can find all around you and you may not even know about it. How that history intertwines with those things we take for granted can be an amazing thing. Lets take a look at the tomato for instance. Before there were tomatoes in every grocery store, there…
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September 11 – Memorial Wall – Columbus, OH
This memorial wall is located at Richter Park at the corner of Front and Long Street in downtown Columbus, OH. Richter Park was originally created (2000) as a way of honoring workers. It has been expanded since 9/11/2001 to include those workers who lost their lives on that tragic day. The question is asked a…
Balloons and Tunes – Hot Air Balloons at Beulah Park
Grove City holds an annual event called Balloons and Tunes at Beulah Park race track. This is a great event where families can come and enjoy music, food and watch hot air balloons launch into the sky. Some balloon owners even allow for tethered balloon rides for a fee. There is a part where all…
Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival
Every year for the last 45 years, Reynoldsburg Ohio has celebrated the tomato. A man by the name of Alexander Livingston worked hard for years to cultivate and breed different types of tomatoes to make new strains that were both commercially viable and increase their overall appearance, taste and juiciness!If you want to learn more about…
Slate Run Historical Farm
Slate Run Historical Farm is part of the Columbus Metro Parks system. It can be found at Slate Run Park, which is located at 1375 State Route 664 N. in Canal Winchester, OH. Farm hands shuck corn More after the break… This farm is still run as it has been since the 1800’s. The house,…
Hayden Run Falls/Indian Run Falls – Hidden Treasures In The Urban Jungle
Hayden Run Falls is nestled away in Griggs Reservoir Park on the west side of the Scioto River. More after the break!! To reach the falls from I-270, take exit 15 and head east on Tuttle Crossing Blvd. Turn right onto Franz Road, then left on to Hayden Run Road. A small parking area…
People Behind The Scenes – Jason Shamblin, Director Parks and Rec.
How often do we go out, enjoy the parks maintained by our local community? How many community sports teams have our kids played on, made friends, learned about sportsmanship? How many parades, concerts, picnics have we enjoyed and think nothing of the people behind the scenes that make those very things possible? Jason, at one…
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