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Sneak Peek at the Soon-to-be-Ready Garst Museum Exhibit at the Piqua I-75 Southbound Rest Area

Thank you to the State of Ohio for this opportunity! Related story: https://www.dailyadvocate.com/2026/02/17/i-75-rest-area-puts-spotlight-on-garst-museum/

2 hours ago1 min read

Garst Museum Online Store is Now Open

Starting 05-23-2026, all online Museum Store orders will be shipped on Fridays. If you would like to place a phone order, please contact 937-548-5250 anytime Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM. The Museum Store at Garst Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM....make sure to stop in while you visit the museum!

4 hours ago1 min read

On June 20, 2026, Cait Clark will talk about the exploits of the Marquis de Lafayette, a young man who joined Washington’s staff as a major general at age 19. Lafayette would become something akin to an adopted son to Washington, supporting the commander through the trials of Valley Forge and Arnold’s betrayal in 1780. After the American Revolution, Lafayette would return home to France, where he would face off against Napoleon Bonaparte, a man trying to turn France’s own revolution into his personal empire.

"Esteem, Admiration, and Love" The Marquis de Lafayette: Free Washington’s Generals Lecture Series on June 20, 2026

On June 20, 2026, Cait Clark will talk about the exploits of the Marquis de Lafayette, a young man who joined Washington’s staff as a major general at age 19. Lafayette would become something akin to an adopted son to Washington, supporting the commander through the trials of Valley Forge and Arnold’s betrayal in 1780. After the American Revolution, Lafayette would return home to France, where he would face off against Napoleon Bonaparte, a man trying to turn France’s own rev

2 days ago1 min read

WDTN: Celebrate 250: The Legacy of Annie Oakley

Thank you to Caleb Michael of Dayton Channel 2/WDTN for a wonderful story about Annie Oakley and the National Annie Oakley Center at the Garst Museum. To view the video and read the article, please visit WDTN here: https://www.wdtn.com/celebrate-250/celebrate-250-the-legacy-of-annie-oakley/#/questions/5882795

May 131 min read