Greenville Attractions
The town of Greenville has a long history. It was originally the site of Fort Greenville, built in 1793 to help gain control of the Great Northwest Territory. The town of Greenville as it is know today was established in the first half of the 19th Century, and much of the architecture from that time period can still be seen.
The area is also known for one of its former residents, Annie Oakley.
The area is also known for one of its former residents, Annie Oakley.
Bear's Mill
Built in 1849 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Bear's Mill is one of the last operating water-powered mills in Ohio. The Mill Store offers its own flours and meals which are freshly ground using preservative-free grains on the mill's original Buhr stones.
Also on site is a Vietnam War Memorial and walking areas.
Also on site is a Vietnam War Memorial and walking areas.
Bear's Mill
6450 Arcanum-Bears Mill Road
Greenville, OH 45331
United States
6450 Arcanum-Bears Mill Road
Greenville, OH 45331
United States
Phone 1 (937) 548-5112
Fax 1 (937) 547-6044
Hours
January 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 9:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
April 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 9:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
December 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 9:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Garst Museum
The Garst Museum in Greenville is operated by the Darke County Historical Society featuring changing exhibits. The main exhibit attractions are The Annie Oakley Center, Crossroads of Destiny, a large collection of memorabilia from broadcaster and world traveler Lowell Thomas, and a gallery of Currier and Ives original prints.
The Annie Oakley Center was opened to the public in 2005 and is composed of three areas: the fame and fortune hallway, Annie's family and personal life and her professional life with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. As the world's largest known collection of Annie Oakley memorabilia, many of the artifacts have never before been on public display. The museum will be having several special events during 2010 in celebration of Annie's 150th birthday observance.
Crossroads of Destiny, which opened in 2008, has a premier display of prehistoric tools, the exhibit leads the visitor into the chronicles of Anthony Wayne, Tecumseh, Little Turtle, Blue Jacket, and many other famous frontier legends that participated in the events that led to the Treaty of Greene Ville in 1795.
Lowell Thomas, a Darke County native, was pioneer in radio broadcasting in the United States. He was the author of over 60 books. Displays include many items from his travels around the world including WW1 battle flags from the Middle East.
Other exhibits within the museum collection are the Zachary Lansdowne and USS Shenandoah display, and the Lohmann Brothers telescope display. The museum also houses many early farm implements, early household appliances and other artifacts concerning early Darke County life including a large display of military uniforms including one dating from the war of 1812.
All values are in United States Dollars
The Annie Oakley Center was opened to the public in 2005 and is composed of three areas: the fame and fortune hallway, Annie's family and personal life and her professional life with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. As the world's largest known collection of Annie Oakley memorabilia, many of the artifacts have never before been on public display. The museum will be having several special events during 2010 in celebration of Annie's 150th birthday observance.
Crossroads of Destiny, which opened in 2008, has a premier display of prehistoric tools, the exhibit leads the visitor into the chronicles of Anthony Wayne, Tecumseh, Little Turtle, Blue Jacket, and many other famous frontier legends that participated in the events that led to the Treaty of Greene Ville in 1795.
Lowell Thomas, a Darke County native, was pioneer in radio broadcasting in the United States. He was the author of over 60 books. Displays include many items from his travels around the world including WW1 battle flags from the Middle East.
Other exhibits within the museum collection are the Zachary Lansdowne and USS Shenandoah display, and the Lohmann Brothers telescope display. The museum also houses many early farm implements, early household appliances and other artifacts concerning early Darke County life including a large display of military uniforms including one dating from the war of 1812.
Garst Museum
205 North Broadway Street
Greenville, OH 45331-2222
United States
205 North Broadway Street
Greenville, OH 45331-2222
United States
Phone 1 (937) 548-5250
Fax 1 (937) 548-7645
Hours
February 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 3.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 2.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
