The Garst Museum will be closed the month of January 2026. The museum will reopen for the new 2026 season on February 3, 2026, at 10:00 am. During this time, we are busy behind the scenes, sprucing up the Garst Museum and preparing for an exciting 2026 season. See you in 2026!

Penny Perry, the Executive Director of the Garst Museum from 2004 to 2010, passed away on December 23, 2025. Penny was a devoted educator, community leader, and champion of Darke County history. During her 32-year teaching career, she inspired students through innovative programs, advanced study, and leadership initiatives, while also actively engaging in civic life. She later served as Executive Director of the Garst Museum, where she expanded educational outreach, increased

Dear Museum Supporter: The Garst Museum owes our success to people like you that have supported our efforts to Educate, Preserve, and Share the history of our region. Whether you have donated your time or supported us through your Garst Museum Membership and general goodwill, we want to thank you! We hope you will continue to support our efforts at the Garst Museum.   Unlike our Membership Program, which is designated solely for operational costs, the Garst Museum Annual Fund

During the Christmas holidays, the price of the book Greenville My Hometown: In the Great Darke County will be reduced to $30.00.   From November 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, this book will be available for $30.00 at the Garst Museum store and on Amazon.   These books will be a great Christmas gift and will be appreciated for many years.    Please remember that all proceeds from the sale of this book will go toward supporting the Garst Museum. Merry Christmas! The Museum Sto

Garst Museum will hold its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a perfect time to visit the museum and see the incredible holiday decorations. As a gift from the museum, admission is free on this day only. A visit to the Garst Museum gives you a wonderful opportunity to discover the history of Darke County. What would it have been like to walk through the center of Greenville or one of the surrounding towns in the early 1900s? You

November marks the end of the Vietnam Commemorative Commission’s recognition of the 50 th  anniversary of the Vietnam War. Fort Greene Ville Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has been a proud Vietnam Commemorative partner, actively recognizing Vietnam-era events and service men and women. Garst Museum is planning its second Speaker Series event of the season on November 8, at 2 p.m. in the Lowell Thomas Meeting Room as a salute to veterans. This program, produced wit

Annie’s GALA, inside the Garst Museum and the National Annie Oakley Center, Greenville, starts on Wednesday, October 22, and ends on Saturday, November 1, at 1 p.m. Up for grabs in their traditional Silent Auction are over 200 unique items. Check out all items at GarstGala.com . There’s lots of time for you to come to Garst and mark your bids, or you can call 937-548-5250 to get a bid number and bid by phone. View items (online at  GarstGala.com or in person) ranging from ar

Sept. 3 marks the 100th anniversary of an ill-fated flight from one of Greenville’s own. Lt. Commander Zachary Lansdowne was piloting the USS Shenandoah when it flew into inclement weather near Ava, Ohio. Lansdowne and 13 members of his crew perished in the crash. Lansdowne was born on December 1, 1888, and attended school in Greenville. His childhood home is located at the corner of West Third and Locust Streets near downtown Greenville. The home is now on the National Regi

School is back in session, and it is time to hit the books. The classroom is a great place to learn, but fourth graders have many other opportunities to learn, thanks to the Fourth Grade History Pass. Garst Museum is opening its doors to fourth graders wanting to take a different look at history. Get an up-close look at why Greenville is known as the Treaty City through the Crossroads of Destiny exhibit. Learn why Annie Oakley was important to Darke County and the world. See

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