top of page
Search
Lowell Thomas Exhibit and Americana Wing Reopens July 26, 2024
The tornado on May 7, 2024, disrupted many lives and caused extensive damage to a large swath of the City of Greenville. Although life...
Jul 29, 20242 min read
“Fallen Timbers” May 7, 2024
Garst does not have a Johnny Appleseed exhibit…but we could really use his legendary help now—and yours! The EF1 tornado that hit...
Jun 3, 20242 min read
The Garst Museum Returns to Normal Operations on Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The Garst Museum reopens for regular business hours on Tuesday, May 14, 2024., at 10:00 a.m. Due to the recent tornado damage and needed...
May 13, 20241 min read
The Garst Museum Opens on Saturday, May 11, 2024
The Garst Museum is OPEN on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The Garst Museum and DAR will host John and Karen Burkett on Saturday, May 11, at 2...
May 10, 20241 min read
Burketts to Portray Adams at Garst Museum May 11, 2024, at 2 p.m.
The Garst Museum will reopen at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11. The Garst Museum and the Fort GreeneVille Chapter of the Daughters of the...
May 9, 20243 min read
Garst Museum and the DAR Encourage Students to Visit the American Revolution Experience Exhibit
The Garst Museum is hosting the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit from April 27 through May 29. The exhibit shifts the...
Apr 29, 20242 min read
The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibition at Garst Museum April 27 to May 29, 2024
The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibition on Tour April 27, 2024 to May 29, 2024 Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m....
Apr 22, 20244 min read
Jones Family Honored with Heritage Award
Each year, the Darke County Historical Society recognizes an outstanding citizen or organization for their distinguished contributions or...
Apr 9, 20243 min read
Free Lecture on March 9 on the Stories Behind Garst Museum’s Newest Exhibit
The Garst Museum has something new, and you can learn more about the exhibit and its inspiration when the museum’s lecture series...
Mar 2, 20244 min read
Feb 28, 20240 min read
Free Lecture on the Military Heroes from Longtown on Saturday, February 17, at 2 P.M.
Shari Petersime and John Ayette will be the featured speakers during Garst Museum’s third chapter in the 2023-24 lecture series. The...
Feb 10, 20242 min read
The Clark Expedition: Bringing Lewis and Clark Back to Greenville
When Thomas Jefferson wrote these words to Meriwether Lewis, his private secretary, in June of 1803, he did not know what inhabited the...
Feb 9, 20242 min read
Garst Museum Gifted a New Presentation System
Garst Museum is pleased to announce it has received a donation to purchase a presentation system. The system includes an 86-inch 4K HDR...
Feb 6, 20241 min read
The Garst Museum Reopens on February 1, 2024
The Garst Museum reopens for regular business hours on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The museum is open Tuesday through...
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Thank You, Darke County Foundation!
The Darke County Foundation generously assisted in supporting the Garst Museum's Pioneer Wing drinking water fountain replacement project....
Jan 18, 20241 min read
Get in the Holiday Spirit at Garst Museum
A drive through the City of Greenville, and it’s easy to see the community is ready for the holiday season. The decorations bring a lot...
Nov 29, 20233 min read
Nov 29, 20230 min read
Nov 29, 20230 min read
Free Veterans Day Program November 11, 2023
The Garst Museum’s 2023-24 Lecture Series will continue on Saturday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. This Veteran’s Day program will look at...
Nov 3, 20233 min read
Free Lecture on Annie Oakley Saturday, October 28
The Garst Museum will open its 2023-24 lecture series on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m., when Brenda Arnett, local historian and expert on...
Oct 19, 20232 min read
bottom of page