JOIN US THE LAST FULL WEEKEND IN JULY
Save the date:
JULY 26TH & JULY 27TH 2025
Location:
205 North Broadway
Greenville, Ohio 45331
Admission:
Event=FREE
Museum= Pay to tour
Click HERE to learn more about Garst Museum
Parking:
BACK PARKING LOT: $5 per vehicle —Access from N. Broadway, by turning on Garst Avenue and drive to the back gate.
SIDE PARKING LOT: $5 per vehicle—Access from N. Broadway, by turning on Wilson Drive then follow the signs to the parking attendant.
HANDICAP PARKING: $5 per vehicle—Available on Wilson Drive next to the museum. Access to the event is at the front barricade on Wilson Drive
We're celebrating our history and you're invited!
To a layman, one might think that the Gathering at Garst is merely a neighborhood festival. But our abundance of creative artists, shops, growers, and makers; lively musical entertainment; theatrical historical encampment (complete with booming cannons); and tummy-tempting food and spirits argue otherwise. The Gathering at Garst is much more than just a love of the locals—it’s an event that celebrates the very best of the Midwest!
The living history encampment is set up in a timeline manner dating from 1750-1865. Re-enactors in period clothing demonstrate what life was like for our ancestors. Watch the blacksmith hammer iron into useful tools, the basket weaver caning charis and creating fine baskets, and the box-maker bending wood. Skilled historic craftsmen will be forming copper into mugs, making tools from horn & bone, and tanning hides.
Native American Indians were here before the white settlers arrived. Listen to their stories of survival and daily life. Many battles took place during the times from the Revolutionary War thru the Civil War. You will see what their camps were like and smell the gunpowder used to fire their guns. Don’t hesitate to ask questions as the folks are friendly and eager to share their knowledge with visitors.
Cannon demonstrations will take place throughout both days. Skirmishes, and storytelling. Children’s games will be a-plenty.
