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Garst Museum Free Lecture
“Investigations
of Early Military Related Sites in Western Ohio”
Garst Museum’s 2017 Speaker Series continues at 2:00 pm on Sunday,
March 26. Greg Shipley will review the results of amateur
archaeological projects that have been conducted on several late 18th
and early 19th century sites in western Ohio. These
investigations include 1780s Ohio Valley raids during the American
Revolution, a popular War of 1812 era tavern stop along Hull’s Trace,
and ongoing excavation projects and important discoveries at 1790s
Wayne’s Legion military outpost sites located in Darke and Shelby
Counties.
At age six, Greg Shipley’s fascination with archaeology began with his
finding an arrowhead on his family farm. This chance discovery sparked
a life-long interest in forgotten peoples and the cultural materials
that they left behind. During the past fifty-five years, this
fascination of history has only increased. A lifelong
resident of Champaign County, Ohio, save for his college years at The
Ohio State University, Greg’s work career was with Honda of America,
where he served as an Engineering Coordinator for Vehicle Quality and
Automotive New Model assignments. Since his retirement, Greg has
devoted much of his time to more lengthy and detailed site
investigations which includes using the latest technologies. Greg’s
amateur archaeological activities include personally conducted
excavation projects at dozens of prehistoric and historical period
locations in Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, and
Missouri. Cultural periods investigated include Ohio Archaic, Woodland,
Fort Ancient, Mississippian, 18th century Native American sites, and
now, Ohio military sites related to Wayne's 1794 Indian Campaign.
All lectures are free and open to the public. However, regular
admission will apply to tour the exhibit and museum which includes the
outstanding National Annie Oakley Center, Crossroads of Destiny, and
Keepers of Freedom exhibits. Funding for this program was made possible
by the Harry Stephens Foundation.
The Garst Museum is located at:
205 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331
937-548-5250
website: www.garstmuseum.org
email: information@garstmuseum.org
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