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Urban-Country Spirit
Darke County Visitor’s Bureau...
Bring along your sense of discovery to experience small town charm,
distinct shopping districts, and our land’s rich frontier heritage and
urban-country spirit... uniquely Darke County.
For more information on events taking place throughout the year in
Darke County, visit our website at VisitDarkeCounty.org You can also
catch up with us on Facebook.
Art at The Mill
May 1 through 20, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. “Capturing the Soul of Our Past”
- A photographic journey exploring the remnants of our rapidly
disappearing past by John Bower will be featured in the gallery at
Bear’s Mill in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.
(937) 548-5112 www.BearsMill.com.
Thrill of the Grill
May 3, 4 & 5, 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Join in the fun at The Winery at
Versailles with this unique dining experience! All meats are provided,
you do the grillin’. Dinner includes salad, bread, your choice of meat
(steak, chicken, or salmon), a baked potato, vegetables, dessert and a
bottle of wine, all for just $60, per couple. Call and make your
reservation today. Call (937) 526-3232 for reservations.
www.WineryatVersailles.com.
First Fridays - Upper Floor Tour
May 4, 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Main Street Greenville will host a tour of the
upper floors of several buildings in downtown Greenville, as well as,
St. Clair Memorial Hall and the St. Clair Manor. Tickets to this event
are $5 and may be purchased at Bread of Life, or by contacting Main
Street Greenville. (937) 548-4998 www.MainStreetGreenville.org
Memorial Hall Centennnial
May 4, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The Darke County Center for the Arts will
present an Evening of Legacy. Theatre goers will be entertained by
local artists and historical re-enactors, John and Karen Burkett.
Memorabilia, including programs with a similar design to those of 100
years ago, plus buttons of Henry and Ella St. Clair, will be on
display. Tours will be offered from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5
each and available at the door. (937) 547-0908 www.CenterforArts.net.
Spring Open House at Bear’s Mill
May 5, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Enjoy Spring at Bear’s Mill! This year’s
feature is ‘A Taste of the Mill.’ Sample the scrumptious gourmet
flavors found in the Mill Store, as well as offerings to make Mother’s
Day very special! Great Mother’s Day gift ideas include, unique home
and garden wares, women’s accessories and jewelry, and a fresh
selection of handmade pottery by the local potters. The Gallery at
Bear’s Mill will celebrate National Historic Preservation Month with
featured artist John Bower. Free, docent-lead tours will take place at
noon, 2:00 and 4:00 pm. (937) 548-5112 www.BearsMill.com.
History Comes Alive at The Prairie
Saturdays, May 5 - 26, 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The Log House at Shawnee
Prairie Preserve will be open to the public on Saturday afternoons
through May. Bring the whole family back to the early 1800’s and visit
with our period-dressed volunteers as they explain their way of life
while going about day-to-day chores. Help the Log House “owners” get
the house spruced up, explore the upstairs bedroom, help weed the
garden or maybe even try a bit of the day’s meal. If you are interested
in history, this is a great chance to see the Log House in action.
(937) 548-0165 www.DarkeCountyParks.org.
Stars & Stripes Forever
May 5, 8:00 pm. Celebrating a century of performances at Henry St.
Clair Memorial Hall, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra evokes the spirit of
John Phillip Sousa, inspiring a new generation with a memorable musical
legacy.(937) 547-0908 www.CenterforArts.net.
Afternoon Tea with The St. Clairs
May 5, 2:00 to 3:30 pm. In honor of the Memorial Hall Centennial
Celebration, the Fort Greene Ville Daughters of the American Revolution
will host an afternoon tea at St. Clair Manor. Henry and Ella St.
Clair, portrayed by John and Karen Burkett owners of the manor will
join in the festivities. Tickets are $10 each, and available at
Readmore’s Hallmark in downtown Greenville. (937) 548-2524.
Rolling 50’s Classic Car Show
May 12, 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Live DJ playing 50’s & 60’s music and car
show on north end of Greenville, Wagner Avenue. $5 entry fee for cars.
(937) 548-4517
Nature Day
May 26, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Grab your boots and get to Shawnee Prairie
to celebrate nature! The preserve will be a flutter of activity for all
ages, with educational stations scattered throughout the park, from the
wetlands to the woods, filled with information and activities for all
to enjoy. Children will receive a passport to explore each station and
have the “passport” stamped for a prize. There will also be scheduled,
naturalist-led hikes and programs throughout the day. Come out to
Shawnee Prairie Preserve to discover (or re-discover) what your Darke
County Parks has to offer! (937) 548-0165 www.DarkeCountyParks.org.
Live & Local Music
Weekends, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The Coffee Pot in dowtown Greenville offers
an atmosphere brimming with rich, authentic local flavor. Check out the
entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays in a family friendly, fun
environment. Come and experience the renaissance in downtown
Greenville. Call (937) 459-5498 or visit them on Facebook.
Discovering Our Hidden Gems
During the month of
May individuals can become a supporter of Bear’s Mill, Garst Museum and
Main Street Greenville, all in one donation.
This effort is to involve the community in “Discovering Our Hidden
Gems” during National Historic Preservation Month.
Pick up your “Discover Our Hidden Gems” brochure full of preservation
month activities at the Visitors Bureau located in The Palace in
downtown Greenville.
On-line giving will begin on May 1 at MainStreetGreenville.org.
Mark Your Calendar
Prelude to The Dream
June 6
Eldora Speedway
(937) 338-3815
Garst Gala
June 9
Garst Museum
(937) 548-5250
Steam Threshers Reunion
June 28 - July 1
York Woods
(937) 997-2007
Ringer Classic Horseshoe Pitching Tourney
June 29 - July 1
Greenville City Park
(937) 548-5250
Photo Credit:
Amber Garrett
Look Here Photography
See this with links at Darke County Visitor’s Bureau
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