COLUMBUS - The Nesbitt Memorial Library Foundation (NMLF) will present its very first Live Oaks and Dead Folks historical walking tour around
the Colorado County Courthouse square in Columbus. Before your journey begins, enjoy an engaging "Happy Hour" at the Live Oak Art Center. Then, head out with your guide to un cover the secrets, scandals and hidden gems of Columbus' rich history.
After the tour, the evening continues with drinks and a gourmet dinner by award-win - ning Chef Raoul, set in the ele -
gant upstairs of the Live Oak Art Center. You'll also be treated to nostalgic scenes of Old Colum - bus, making it a perfect mix of fine dining and local charm.
Not up for the walk? No prob lem! Enjoy a special “armchair tour" right there at the art center with a narrator and slide show, so
you don't miss out on any of the fascinating stories.
All proceeds from the walk- ing tour will go directly to the Nesbitt Memorial Library Foundation. The money raised will help fund the construction of an outdoor learning center and pa vilion.
You'll also have the opportu - nity to purchase the highly antic ipated book Live Oaks and Dead Folks Tales and Images from
the Nesbitt Memorial Library Cemetery Tour, written by Trac- ey Wegenhoft with contributions from Susan Chandler and histor ical notes by Jim Kearney.
Mark your calendars for Nov. 2, with check-in and Happy Hour starting at 5:15 p.m., the tour kicking off at 6 p.m., and dinner at 7:30 p.m. With only 100 tickets avail - able at $100 each, this is your chance to be part of an exclusive event that promises to be a high -
light of the season.
Tickets are on sale now at bit.
ly/2024LODFtour, or you can stop by the Nesbitt Memorial Library to purchase them in person.
