The city of Reynoldsburg’s annual Pioneer Day brought history to life, as hundreds gathered at the Livingston House on Graham Road June 11 to take a trip back in time. The event, sponsored by the Livingston House Society and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, included several hands-on activities that demonstrated aspects of life from the pioneer era. Activities included rag doll making, carnival games, apple peeling, chalkboard making, sawing and hammering, and exploring a covered wagon and the historic Livingston House. Pictured here, Mia Whaley, 4, of Reynoldsburg, makes a handkerchief doll with the help of volunteer Nancy Mergel on the lawn of the Livingston House.
Gavin Smith, 5, of Columbus, practices using a two-man saw. Children also practiced their hammering and painting skills at the event.
Cody, 9, and Brayden Hepner, 6, both of Reynoldsburg, make a chalkboard as volunteer Denise Scott assists. The brothers first sanded a piece of wood, before applying chalkboard paint.
