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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

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