Garst Museum...
Diversity in Darke County: The Story of Longtown   
Sunday, November 20, 2011, 2:00 PM 

The Garst Museum will open a new exhibit entitled, “Longtown,” created and designed by Noel Rihm, a Wright State University Public History graduate student. 

This premier exhibit highlights the history of Longtown, a tri-racial settlement situated on the border of Ohio and Indiana. Come explore the settlement and development of this unique community situated in Greenville, Ohio. The exhibit explains the settlement, the farmland and development of the area, and the community’s involvement in the Civil War. It also highlights two foundational aspects of the town, which include the Union Literary Institute and the two main churches, Bethel Wesleyan and the African Methodist Episcopal Church. 

Please join us to honor this unique settlement located in Greenville, Ohio. The legacy of Longtown truly is equality, diversity, and community. This event is a great way to ensure that legacy continues. Fun for all ages, the event also coincides with the Garst Museum’s Holiday Open House that starts at 1:00 PM. 

The Garst Museum is located at:
205 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331
937-548-5250
web site: www.garstmuseum.org
email: information@garstmuseum.org