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Students learn about Greenville Peace Treaty 

On Thursday, May 3rd a group of students from South Middle School had a field trip around Greenville where they learned about the historical significance of the Greenville area and especially the Greenville Peace Treaty. 

Students started the day at Fort Greenville where they heard stories from Kenny Lane and friends along with Dr. Dave Cox about the importance of the fort as General Anthony Wayne built his army and waited for the Native American tribes to gather for the signing of the peace treaty.  

Then under the direction of two camp counselors from YMCA Camp Campbell Gard, Darren & Sean, students were placed in different “tribes” and briefed about how their particular tribe felt about the treaty.  Each tribe elected a “chief,” a “clan mother,” and a “head warrior” and decided their talking points for the simulation about the meeting that took place before the signing of the peace treaty. 

From Ft. Greenville, they walked over to the Council House where Anthony Wayne showed up “in person” and the students experienced a reenactment of the meeting and signing of the Greenville Peace Treaty. 

After lunch on the lawn outside the Council House, the students went to the Garst Museum for a presentation by Alan Hauberg, about the results of the Greenville Peace Treaty.  At that time the students also had a chance to see some artifacts relating to this important time. 

It was the hope of their teachers, Jenni Davis and Zella Cook that this day would help the students have pride in their community and an appreciation of the role Greenville played in our Nation’s history.