
Following its mission to preserve the accurate memory of Annie Oakley and support the National Annie Oakley Center at Garst Museum, the Annie Oakley Center Foundation (AOCF) most recently spearheaded the project erecting the new sign at her childhood home. Generous donations to the AOCF, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provided funds for the new sign, and volunteers continue to preserve this and the other historic sites associated with Annie Oakley’s life in Darke County. Jenny DeMange and Chelsey Grillot of Star Greenhouses are the volunteers who graciously maintain the beautiful landscaping that enhances the North Star site while Paula Rutschilling donates her efforts to ensure that the flowers at Annie’s birthplace show the love and admiration that people have had for the “world-famous sharpshooter” from Darke County. In addition to the new sign, the AOCF has replaced the historical markers in the Brock Cemetery and in front of Garst Museum to foster a better understanding of Annie Oakley and promote tourism in Darke County.
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