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Garst Museum / National Annie Oakley Center
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Garst Museum exhibitions of national significance include Annie Oakley, the Treaty of Greenville, Ohio Native Americans, and Lowell Thomas.

Location: 205 North Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331

Phone: 937-548-5250

Website: https://www.garstmuseum.org
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A new film unveils the hidden history of iconic Ohio sharpshooter Annie Oakley
“North Star” retells the story of one of the most well-known women of the 19th century and spotlights the Garst museum researchers keeping her legacy alive.
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September 4, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Washington's Generals Lecture Series presents "American Judas: The Rise and Fall of Benedict Arnold." Free Washington’s Generals Lecture Series on September 12, 2026
"Judas sold only one man," Benjamin Franklin wrote to the Marquis de Lafayette. "Arnold three millions."Before he became America's most infamous traitor, Benedict Arnold was one of Washington's most t...
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August 27, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Washington's Generals Lecture Series presents "I Will Storm Hell": The Man Behind Mad Anthony Wayne: Free Washington’s Generals Lecture Series on August 22, 2026
The nickname "Mad Anthony" conjures images of reckless bravado, the visual of someone who charges headlong into danger without thought or calculation. The truth of Anthony Wayne, however, is far more ...
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July 21, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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“North Star” Shines a Light on the Real Annie Oakley
“Everyone knows Annie Oakley. Almost no one knows her real story.” That’s how the Greenpoint Film Festival introduced the film “North Star” on its Instagram page. Nearly 100 years after her death, it ...
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July 21, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Hold Annie's Gun This Weekend!
Take your best shot to hold a real Annie Oakley gun!Set your sights inside Garst Museum during the Gathering at Garst outdoor festival. Annie Oakley enthusiasts can hold Annie’s 1910 J. Stevens .22-ca...
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July 21, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Gathering at Garst: 2026 Schedule of Events
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July 16, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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July 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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July - September 2026 Garst Museum Store Special
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July 14, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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July 10, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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A Citizen of America: Washington’s Drillmaster, Baron von Steuben: Free Washington’s Generals Lecture Series on July 11, 2026
Join us for the next installment of our Washington’s Generals Lecture Series as we explore the life of Baron von Steuben, Washington’s Drillmaster. While at Valley Forge, it was von Steuben's job to t...
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July 7, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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July 7, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Garst Museum Closed July 4, 2026
For Independence Day, the Garst Museum will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The museum will reopen on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 10:00 am and resume our regular operating schedule.
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June 23, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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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 ancestry. The population had many freed or runaway slaves. With ...
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June 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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June 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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The Darke County Historical Society has named Don Mong and Dr. Steve Gruber as the 2026 Heritage Award Winners
Mong was honored for his work on the books, “Greenville: My Home Town in the Great Darke County,” volumes one and two. The books featured beautifully painted watercolor Illustrations of landmarks from...
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May 26, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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An exciting 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!
May 22, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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"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 ...
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May 20, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Celebrate 250: The Legacy of Annie Oakley
As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we’re taking time to highlight figures throughout our history that epitomize the American spirit.  Maybe none more so than darke county native Annie Oakley…
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May 13, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Israel Putnam: Legend or Hero? Free Washington’s Generals Lecture Series on May 9, 2026
Israel Putnam was one of only two generals unanimously chosen by Congress. The other was George Washington himself. But by the end of the war, Washington had quietly stopped giving him commands. So, w...
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April 14, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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April 2026 Garst Museum Store Specials
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April 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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March 26, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Washington's Generals Lecture Series 2026: Monthly Dates
In honor of America’s 250th year of independence, the Garst Museum will be celebrating Greene and other generals from the American Revolution who played significant roles in Washington's Generals Lect...
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March 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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America 250-Garst is Celebrating Ohio’s Entertainers Throughout the Month of March
America 250 - Ohio is celebrating its entertainers throughout March, and the Garst Museum has exhibits featuring entertainers from Darke County.Annie Oakley and Lowell Thomas are two of the most widel...
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March 21, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Voices, Paths, and Power: Five Influential Native American Women: Free Lecture on March 21, 2026
On March 21 at 2 p.m., Cait Clark of the Garst Museum will host a PowerPoint presentation titled "Voices, Paths, and Power: Five Influential Native American Women" in the Lowell Thomas Meeting Room.Th...
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March 19, 2026 at 2:23 PM