Saturday, April 23, 2011

Original Memorial Hall Program Donated to DCCA, Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR joins Celebration Planning

An original Dedication Program for Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall, dated Friday, May 3, 1912, has been donated to Darke County Center for the Arts for its two-day Centennial Celebration planned for May 4-5 next year.

It was donated by Todd Blocher of Xenia, and will be donated to Garst Museum following the Celebration.

The event featured then Governor of Ohio, Judson Harmon, as the main speaker. Entertainment included Mann’s Orchestra and the Girls’ Chorus, Greenville High School. Also speaking at the event was E. M. VanCleve, Supt. State School for the Blind.

Members of Greenville’s Board of Education at the time were F. T. Conkling, President, C. J. Herr, Vice President, Dr. W. T. Fitzgerald, Clerk, and John Mong, Harry Vance and J. E. Williams. Greenville Schools Supt. was J. J. Martz.

Partnering the celebration with Darke County Center for the Arts is Garst Museum, Greenville School District, Main Street Greenville, Darke County Visitors Bureau, historic re-enactors John & Karen Burkett and, just recently, the Fort GreeneVille Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The DAR was founded in 1890; the local chapter established in 1932. Membership for a woman over 18 requires proven lineal descent to a member of the American Revolution. According to Chris Nehring, DAR member, this could include a large number of county residents due to Darke County’s history and heritage.

Nehring and Debbie Nisonger, DAR members, have indicated that members are excited about partnership for this event… DAR objectives are historical preservation, patriotism and education.

The Fort GreeneVille Chapter owns Studabaker Schoolhouse, the first brick schoolhouse in Darke County, and donated the Garst House – the current Garst Museum – to the Darke County Historical Society.

DCCA would like anyone having information about Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall, or memorial items they wish to donate, to contact Artistic Director Keith Rawlins at 937-564-1883 or Board Member Bob Robinson at robinsonbob615@gmail.com.
The Dedication Program, dated May 3, 1912, for Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall.

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