Garst Museum Hosts Annie Oakley Historian and Author on October 5
Garst Museum will continue its 2024-25 Lecture Series on October 5, 2024, with journalist and Annie Oakley historian Shirl Kasper, MA,...
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- 3 days ago
- 7 min
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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- 3 days ago
- 1 min
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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- Sep 5
- 1 min
Fall Genealogy Workshop
The Darke County Genealogical Society, Inc. presents the Fall Genealogy Workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday, October 12,...
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- Sep 5
- 1 min
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...
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- Aug 16
- 2 min
Remembering Buchy’s
Rolling into the Lowell Thomas Meeting Room at Garst Museum is the iconic Buchy meat wagon built by the Lohmann Brothers (yes, the...
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- Aug 16
- 1 min
Garst Tornadornaments Available
Own a piece of history! Branches from historic sycamore trees on Garst Museum grounds, downed in the May 7 tornado, have been turned...
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- Jul 29
- 2 min
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...
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- Jul 26
- 1 min
The Darke County Historical Society Announces the Dr. Harry G. Thomas Medical Scholarship for 2024
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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- Jul 25
- 1 min
Hold Annie Oakley’s Gun!
Holding Annie Oakley’s gun was such a popular event in 2023 that the Annie Oakley Center Foundation and Garst Museum will create an...
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- Jul 25
- 4 min
Gathering at Garst 2024 Information
Darke County Park's New Gathering at Garst Website: darkecountyparks.org/gathering Darke County Park's Vendor Applications :...
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- Jun 17
- 1 min
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...
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- Jun 3
- 2 min
“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...
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- May 13
- 1 min
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...
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- May 10
- 1 min
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...
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- May 9
- 3 min
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...
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- Apr 29
- 2 min
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...
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- Apr 22
- 4 min
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....
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- Apr 9
- 3 min
Jones Family Honored with Heritage Award
Each year, the Darke County Historical Society recognizes an outstanding citizen or organization for their distinguished contributions or...
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- Mar 2
- 4 min
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...
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