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BIG NEWS!
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
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Free November 8, 2025, Speaker Series Features Vietnam-Era Music as a Salute
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
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Annie’s GALA at Garst Museum is 10 Days of Fun!
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
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Free October 18, 2025, Speaker Series Focuses on the Anniversary of the USS Shenandoah Crash
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
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Free Fourth Grade History Pass
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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Garst Museum Receptionist Opportunity
Does a part-time job during the children's school hours sound appealing—extra money with no child-care costs? Is retirement not as you...
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Rehmert Wins Mong Painting at Gathering at Garst
This article is thanks to Gaylen Blosser, Editor of My County Link . The article and all photographs are credited to Gaylen Blosse r....
Jul 291 min read


Greenville: My Home Town in the Great Darke County 2nd Edition On Sale Now!
Don Mong recently collaborated with Dr. Stephen Gruber on a special project that will benefit the Garst Museum. After his first book of...
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230th Anniversary of the Treaty of Greenville Ville
On August 3, 1795, the Treaty of Greene Ville was signed in what is now Greenville, Ohio, marking a pivotal moment in American history....
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Gathering at Garst: July 26 & 27, 2025
INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT : Darke County Park's Gathering at Garst Website: darkecountyparks.org/gathering Darke County Park's Vendor...
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Hold Annie Oakley’s Gun!
Take your best shot to hold a real Annie gun! Set your sights inside Garst Museum during the Gathering at Garst outdoor festival....
Jul 161 min read


Annie Oakley Targets the Gathering
Learn about Annie Oakley’s life as told by interpreter Cait Clark at the Gathering at Garst. Listed on the entertainment lineup for an...
Jul 161 min read


Garst Museum Tornado Information Updates
On the evening of May 7, the Garst Museum was in the path of a confirmed EF1 tornado. Unfortunately, the museum and grounds suffered...
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The Darke County Historical Society Announces the Dr. Harry G. Thomas Medical Scholarship for 2025
The Darke County Historical Society is pleased to announce that funds will be available from the Dr. Harry G. Thomas Medical Scholarship...
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Remembering Freedom: James Clemens and The Longtown Settlement
Longtown was a predominantly African American settlement in Darke County that included people of African, European, and American Indian...
Jun 161 min read


World War II Era Ship Named “Annie Oakley”
Garst Museum has recently received a rare photograph with annotations of the “Annie Oakley,” a Liberty-class ship launched in September...
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We Invite You to Join Garst Museum's Tornado Recovery Journey
You can help by becoming a member or donating to our Annual Fund or Capital Campaign. For more information on helping, please visit the...
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Browse Seldom-Seen Photos of Annie Oakley
Family is your legacy, and photos are rich family treasures. Garst Museum and The National Annie Oakley Center have a new photo album of...
May 291 min read
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