Written by Andrew and Danielle Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:For years, Harveysburg has been the home of the Ohio Renaissance Festival. 30 acres of a recreated medieval town filled with vendors, gaming areas and stages for entertainment. One of the biggest and most unique draws is the live, full armored jousting! Yes, this is…
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Summer Fun In The Fountains
Written and Photography Andrew Livelsberger Background:John W. Galbraith Bicentennial Park during the Festival Latino. Impression:Ohio summers can be quite oppressive when it comes to heat and humidity. During the Festival Latino, children and adults enjoyed keeping cool in the fountains.
Cleaning Up The Hay In The Fields – Circa 1865
Written / Photography Andrew Livelsberger What’s that? Not enough hay in the loft! Let’s go back to the field and get some more! Background:Slate Run Metro Park while a fantastic local park in it’s own right, also houses the wonderful Living Historical Farm. We visit their quite often as there always seems to be…
Franklinton – The Origin Of Columbus
Written & Photos by: Andrew Livelsberger Background: Lucas Sullivant lead a team of 20 men in 1795, commissioned to survey the west side of the Olentangy and Scioto river confluences. Sullivant was paid in land, receiving 6000 acres. Sullivant went to Kentucky, where he courted/marries the daughter of his mentor, Colonel William Starling(American Revolution). After…
Greenlawn Cemetery
Written and Photography by: Andrew Livelsberger Background:Established in 1848 and located on Greenlawn Avenue in Columbus, you will be immediately taken by the layout and buildings of this local final resting place.It is one of the oldest cemeteries in Ohio and the resting place of a few famous people as well. Greenlawn Cemetery was setup…
Greenlawn Abbey
Written and Photography by Andrew Livelsberger The final resting place for some famous local and national figures, a dedicated group of volunteers has taken to restoring this structure. We had the special privilege of being able to meet with Janice Loebbaka, President of the Greenlawn Abbey Association. She shared with us many interesting facts about…
Akron Zoo – Small But Packs A Punch
Written: Danielle and Andrew Livelsberger Photography: Andrew Livelsberger Background:Going just 25 minutes north of Canton is the Akron Zoo. After visiting the McKinley Memorial and museum and downtown Canton, we push further north! Impression:It can be a hard comparison when you live so close to the number one zoo in the country, The Columbus Zoo…
