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Discover our Hidden Gems

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Main Street Greenville, Friends of Bears Mill & Darke County Historical Society celebrate National Preservation Month

May is National Preservation Month and this year’s theme is “Discover Our Hidden Gems.”

Locally, Friends of Bear’s Mill, Darke County Historical Society and Main Street Greenville are collaborating to bring historic preservation awareness to the Greenville and Darke County community. Together with sponsor Mote & Associates, Inc. we are presenting a full month of events to promote history and preservation in our community that dwells on our hidden gems. 

Historic preservation is relevant for Greenville citizens of all ages, all walks of life and all income levels.  It is especially important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has shaped our community. 

Since the National Trust for Historic Preservation created Preservation Week in 1971 to spotlight grassroots preservation efforts in America, it has grown into an annual celebration by small towns and big cities with events ranging from architectural and historic tours, to educational programs and heritage opportunities.  Due to its overwhelming popularity, in 2005, the National Trust for Historic Preservation extended the celebration to the entire month of May and declared it Preservation Month to provide an even longer opportunity to celebrate the diverse and unique heritage of our communities.

Help celebrate the history, architecture and culture of Greenville’s past.  Activities planned for the month include Memorial Hall Centennial, Upper Floor Building Tour, Bear’s Mill Spring Open House, Lowell Thomas House Tours, Coffeehouse Preservation Series, and displays at Greenville Public Library. Brochures listing all free or low cost preservation month activities can be picked up in the visitors rack in The Palace, Bear’s Mill, Garst Museum or on-line at www.DowntownGreenville.org.  Take the opportunity to learn about local architecture, parks and neighborhoods. Join us as we “Discover our Hidden Gems!”

Friends of Bear’s Mill provides a rich cultural experience and community-oriented events including educational tours, demonstrations and nature walks, while preserving the Mill’s historic significance and natural beauty.  As caretakers of Bear’s Mill, we continue to explore the possibilities of this unique property while maintaining its historic beauty and physical needs.

The Darke County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of the county and fostering education on its impact as a Crossroads of the American Experience.  Its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, study and interpret materials relating to the history and culture of Darke County, Ohio as part of the development of the Crossroads of the American Experience.  Permanent exhibitions of national significance include Annie Oakley, The Treaty of Greenville, Lowell Thomas and Ohio Native Americans.

Main Street Greenville is committed to stimulating and supporting revitalization efforts, historic preservation and economic growth in historic Downtown Greenville.  The organization strives to create a program of work that serves and assists the downtown business district with education, design & technical assistance, activities & events, promotion & image branding, beautification & streetscape improvements, and other business resources needed.

To learn more about historic preservation or local preservation activities and initiatives contact Amber Schmerge at Main Street Greenville at 937.548.4998, Merri Niekamp at Bear’s Mill at 937.548.5112, or Clay Johnson at Garst Museum at 937.548.5250.


 
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