2014
Garst Gathering ties in with second ‘Treaty of Greenville’
bi-centennial
By
Bob Robinson
4/13/2014
GREENVILLE
– “We try to offer something for everyone,” said Jenny Clark,
chairperson for the Garst Museum’s 4th offering of The Gathering at
Garst. “History, art, food, entertainment… for two days.” Clark
spoke to Kiwanis of Greenville members and guests April 2. “The
Gathering” is scheduled for July 26 and 27.
The
Theme for 2014 is “Native American Peace and Friendship Gathering.”
It will feature the Living History Encampment in partnership with
Darke County Parks. It will also welcome a gathering of Indian tribes
from the United States and Canada to reflect on the signing of the
second Treaty of Greenville, which took place July 22, 1814.
“The
summit will already be in progress,” Clark said, “as it will have
started before our event. It just happened to work out that way.”
Something
new has been added to the archeology exhibit hosted by members of the
Archeology Society of Ohio…
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