tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678972923525812462024-03-13T20:35:05.219-07:00Johnston Farm & Indian AgencyLadyFayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09383836650654418036noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567897292352581246.post-64856517103526915622013-11-02T11:44:00.001-07:002013-11-02T11:44:23.034-07:00So the site is closed for the winter - what happens when we're not there?Ever wonder what happens at the Johnston Farm and Indian Agency when the gates are closed for the wild wintry months? This winter Gedney and DeFrees, our intrepid, roving and squeaking reporters - will keep you up to date with their periodic reports from a mouse-eye view. <br />
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For those of you who have been to the site in the last several years, you will recognize this pair as two of our mouse hunt mice. They have forsaken their cozy lodgings in the book in the boy's room and on the dressing table in the Johnston girls' room to bring you updates on what's going on in the Johnston farmhouse, outbuildings, and the Indian Museum. <br />
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Be sure to check back periodically to share in their adventures - and to see if they <em>ever </em>find any cheese!<br />
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LadyFayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09383836650654418036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567897292352581246.post-17674831723697048072013-11-02T11:08:00.000-07:002013-11-02T11:08:25.197-07:00See what you missed in 2013?Images from our August, September and October events! Lots happening. Be sure to check out our 2014 Happenings for the new season's events so you are sure to join in the fun! <br />
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Images showcase some of our wonderful and dedicated volunteers. Thanks so much!<br />
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Johnston descendant, Julia Patterson Chesire</div>
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Leah explains the joys of 18th century underpinnings. </div>
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Julia Patterson Chesire, a descendant of John Johnston's daughter, Julia Johnston Patterson, contemplates the portrait of her ancestor along with Andy Hite, site manager, Jim Oda, president of the Johnston Farm Friends Council, and a friend.<br />
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Mrs. Chesire and historical consultant, Lisa, chat with Marla Fair, house interpreter, in front of the Patterson exhibit housed in the main hall of the Johnston Farmhouse.<br />
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Mrs. Chesire explores the Pickawillany exhibit located in the Indian Museum along with Lisa and site manager, Andy Hite. <br />
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<u><strong>Saturday May 18th, 2013 - Car Show</strong></u><br />
The site will host a car show featuring cars of all types and times, including motorcycles and antique tractors. Admission to both the car show and site are FREE that day. House tours will run on the hour at one, two, and three o'clock. The Indian Museum will be open from noon to four. There will be a single boat ride at 2 p.m., traveling the entire length of the canal. There will be a charge for the boat ride (the mules have to be fed!). Prices for the ride are $3 for adults and $2 for school age children. Come out and enjoy the site on a spring day!<br />
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<u><strong>Thursday May 30th, 2013 - Opening day!</strong></u><br />
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SITE HOURS: Thursday and Friday 10 - 5:00<br />
Saturday and Sunday Noon - 5:00<br />
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<strong>NEW HOUSE TOUR TIMES</strong>: 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00<br />
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GENERAL HARRISON CANAL BOAT TIMES: 12:30, 2:30 & 4:00<br />
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As well as opening to the public this day, we will also unveil the new Pickawillany Exhibit in the Indian Museum featuring items dug up on site during several field schools by Hocking College students and members of the Ohio Historical Society. They (the items, not the students!) have been cleaned and cataloged and are now back where they belong. Also included in the exhibit are objects belonging to the 18th century gunsmith, Thomas Burney, a survivor of Pickawillany, on loan from the estate of the late Dr. Alvin B. Salisbury, director of the now closed Museum of the Old Northwest Frontier in Lockington, OH. Viewing of this new and permanent exhibit is included in the price of admission. Be sure to watch for information about upcoming field schools and new items being added to the collection!<br />
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<u><strong>Saturday June 15th, 2013 - Johnston Farm Family & Friends Day</strong></u><br />
John Johnston’s family home will come alive with games and activities enjoyed in
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Canal Museum to gain insight to the lives of the first people who called Ohio
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General Harrison of Piqua and relive the time when mules pulled boats and the
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Aso, on June 15th, the site will open to the public the traveling exhibit: <strong>Stories of the Civil War,: Letters from the Patterson Brothers</strong>. On Feruary 26, 1833, John Johnston's fourth daughter, Juliana, married Jefferson Patterson of Dayton, OH. Among her distinguished sons was John Henry Patterson, who along with his brother Frank, founded NCR. This exihibit tells the story of Julia and Jefferson's sons as they served their country during the war between the states using storyboards and letters as well as other items of the time. Two of John Johnston's great-great-granddaughter's will be in attendance on opening day as well as speakers from the Patterson Memorial Center. Funding for this exhibit was made possible in part by the Ohio Humanities Council with support by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The exihibit will be housed in the Johnston Farmhouse and will be included in the price of admission. </div>
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<br />LadyFayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09383836650654418036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567897292352581246.post-3859267297594504012012-10-25T16:40:00.000-07:002012-10-25T16:40:07.596-07:00Our second annual Fall Festival was a great hit! Attendance was one-third higher than last year. Take a look at some of what went on and next year, be sure to join in the fun!!<br />
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relaxing dinner in the Historic Indian and Canal Museum. Guests will then
continue their evening with a twilight ride on the replica canal boat
<em>General Harrison of Piqua</em> as it plies the entire length of our restored
stretch of the Miami and Erie Canal. Passengers will be entertained with the
peaceful music of a Native American flute as they experience the canal from an
entirely different perspective. This unique opportunity is offered once each
season and is a <span data-mce-style="color: #800000; text-decoration: underline;" style="color: maroon; text-decoration: underline;">RESERVATION
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ever wondered what the Miami and Erie Canal looked like in the fall? There will
be two canal boat rides aboard the <em>General Harrison of Piqua</em>; one at
1:00 p.m. that will travel north to Lock 8 and return to the landing. The second
ride at 2:30 will travel the entire length of our section of the canal to give
passengers an idea of what canawlers saw in 1845 as they moved across western
Ohio at four miles per hour. For those visitors who prefer to keep their feet on
dry land, hayrides will also be a part of the afternoon. Join the staff and
volunteers of the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency for this special fall
afternoon and take part in a variety of activities and demonstrations at the
home of John Johnston as well as a tour of the home. Be sure to include a visit
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featuring a traditional seasonal menu from the Johnston’s era. Following dinner,
guests will be escorted into Johnston’s Drawing Room where the Johnston Farm
Mummers will visit and present a traditional holiday entertainment. Next guests
will visit each room of the home decorated for the holidays and learn more about
some of our holiday traditions. Some special surprise visitors and neighbors may
call as well. The visit will conclude with dessert and holiday music by the
fireplace in the winter kitchen. This is a <span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-mce-style="color: #800000; text-decoration: underline;" style="color: maroon; text-decoration: underline;">RE</span><span data-mce-style="color: #800000; text-decoration: underline;" style="color: maroon; text-decoration: underline;">SERVATION
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you missed <strong><span style="color: #073763;">The Johnston Farm Family Days</span></strong> last weekend, you have another chance for fun!</span></div>
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traditional music of a bygone era when the </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>Mountain Dulcimer Society of Dayton</strong></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> presents traditional music and related activities
throughout the day. They will be conducting demonstrations, workshops, plus
performing at various locations around the site. This is a great opportunity to
enjoy the music of our ancestors. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Allow enough time to visit the Johnston home to
learn how the family lived, engage in some craft activities from the Johnston’s
era, and take in the Historic Indian and Canal Museum to gain insight to the
lives of the first people who called Ohio home. Be sure to allow time in your
day for a relaxing ride on the replica canal boat <i>General Harrison of Piqua</i>
and relive the time when mules pulled boats at four miles per hour.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Visitors to the Johnston home will be able to take a
walk through 100 years of childhood as a collection of dolls and toys
illustrating how the concept of childhood changed from the 19<sup>th</sup> to
the 20<sup>th</sup> centuries will be displayed. Early 19<sup>th</sup> century
dolls were dressed as adult women as an example of what a young child should
become. As time moved forward, the dolls began to represent real children,
complete with their flaws and charms. Items from local collectors are featured
and include china, wax, paper mache, bisque, wood, composition, and felt. Doll
makers Kestner, Simon Halbig, Heubach, Lenci, Schoenhut, and Kathy Kruse will
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Ohio Historical Society members, and children 5 and younger. AAA and Senior
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 11pt;">During the month of June, visitors will be able to take a walk through 100 years of childhood as a collection of dolls and toys illustrating how the concept of childhood changed from the 19<sup>th</sup> to the 20<sup>th</sup> centuries will be displayed. Early 19<sup>th</sup> century dolls were dressed as adult women as an example of what a young child should become. As time moved forward, the dolls began to represent real children, complete with their flaws and charms. Items from local collectors will be featured and include china, wax, paper mache, bisque, wood, composition, and felt. Doll makers Kestner, Simon Halbig, Heubach, Lenci, Schoenhut, and Kathy Kruse will be featured.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 8pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Also on June 9th and 10th </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">John Johnston’s family home will come alive with craft demonstrations, games, and activities the children would have enjoyed in days past on both Saturday and Sunday. The </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Mountain Dulcimer Society of Dayton</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> will present traditional music and other related activities throughout the day on Saturday. They will be conducting demonstrations, workshops, plus performing at various locations around the site. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the music of our ancestors.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Summer hours for the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency are Thursday and Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday Noon – 5:00 PM.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Admission: $8.00/adults, $4.00/children 6-12, and free to Johnston Farm Friends Council and Ohio Historical Society members. AAA and Senior discounts are also honored.</span></div>
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commemorate the American Civil War, and the role played by the Johnston Farm;
the Johnston Farm Friends Council presents Frank Bullock, from Sherman’s
hometown of Lancaster, Ohio as William Tecumseh Sherman in 'An Evening with the
General'. </span><br />
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Johnston Farm served as Camp Piqua in the late summer of 1862 and some of the
men who trained there became a part of Sherman’s forces. </span><br />
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<span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;">A dessert
reception will precede the 7:30 program, which is a major fundraiser to support
the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency. <span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy;"><a data-mce-href="http://www.pcc1896.com/fw/main/Piqua-1368.html" href="http://www.pcc1896.com/fw/main/Piqua-1368.html" target="_blank" type="1"><span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">The Piqua Country
Club</span></span></a></span> is the setting for this unique opportunity to become
acquainted with one of key figures in the American Civil War. Preceding the
reception and presentation, guests may make reservations for a period dinner at
their own expense in the Country Club dining room. </span><br />
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ONLY</span> event; so call either 800-752-2619 or 773-2522 for more information
and to secure your spot for this trip back 150 years.</span><br />
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$30.00, $25.00 for Johnston Farm Friends Council and Ohio Historical Society
members.</span></span><br />
<br /><br /><span data-mce-style="color: #800000;" style="color: maroon;"><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt;" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">John Johnston's son and
grandsons served as well in the war between the states,</span></span></span><br />
<span data-mce-style="color: #800000;" style="color: maroon;"><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt;" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">though not with General
Sherman. Check out our Civil War page for more information</span><span style="color: #134f5c;">!</span></span><span style="color: #134f5c;">(</span><a href="http://johnstonfarmohio.com/civil_war_at_the_johnston_farm"><span style="color: #134f5c;">http://johnstonfarmohio.com/civil_war_at_the_johnston_farm</span></a><span style="color: #134f5c;">)</span></span><br />
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<br />LadyFayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09383836650654418036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567897292352581246.post-14636353114650046452011-12-15T12:14:00.000-08:002011-12-15T13:25:00.386-08:00<div class="modWrap"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wqvh_J3bKKA/TupUgocpfPI/AAAAAAAABJ0/MLiuStWSpYY/s1600/Johnston+Farm+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wqvh_J3bKKA/TupUgocpfPI/AAAAAAAABJ0/MLiuStWSpYY/s320/Johnston+Farm+collage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><h3 data-mce-style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center;"><span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy;"><strong><span data-mce-style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;" style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"></span></strong></span> </h3><h3 data-mce-style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center;"><span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy;"><strong><span data-mce-style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;" style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Johnston Farm & Indian Agency</span></strong></span></h3><h3 data-mce-style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center;"><span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy;"><strong><span data-mce-style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;" style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;">2012 Season Hours</span></strong></span></h3><h3><span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="color: black; font-size: small;">Groups By Appointment: April, May, September, & October: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.</span></h3><h3><span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="color: black; font-size: small;">Open to the Public: June, July, and August: Thursday & Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m.</span></h3><br />
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</span><span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="color: black;"><span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy;"><span style="font-size: small;">April 12: An Evening with General Sherman - <u><span style="color: #990000;">Reservation Event</span></u></span></span><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #800000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: maroon; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: blue;">(Please visit our website at </span></span><a href="http://www.johnstonfarmohio.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">www.johnstonfarmohio.com</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue;"> and check out the Evening with General Sherman page for more info)</span> <span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; line-height: normal;">To commemorate the American Civil War, and the role played by the Johnston Farm; the Johnston Farm Friends Council presents Frank Bullock, from Sherman’s hometown of Lancaster, Ohio as William Tecumseh Sherman in 'An Evening with the General'. </span><br />
<span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; line-height: normal;">The Johnston Farm served as Camp Piqua in the late summer of 1862 and some of the men who trained there became a part of Sherman’s forces. </span><br />
<span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; line-height: normal;">A dessert reception will precede the 7:30 program, which is a major fundraiser to support the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency. <span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy;"><a data-mce-href="http://www.pcc1896.com/fw/main/Piqua-1368.html" href="http://www.pcc1896.com/fw/main/Piqua-1368.html" target="_blank" type="1"><span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy;">The Piqua Country Club</span></a></span> is the setting for this unique opportunity to become acquainted with one of key figures in the American Civil War. Preceding the reception and presentation, guests may make reservations for a period dinner at their own expense in the Country Club dining room. </span><br />
<span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; line-height: normal;">This is a <span data-mce-style="color: #800000; text-decoration: underline;" style="color: maroon; text-decoration: underline;">RESERVATION ONLY</span> event; so call either 800-752-2619 or 773-2522 for more information and to secure your spot for this trip back 150 years.</span><br />
<span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000080; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: navy; line-height: normal;">COST: $30.00, $25.00 for Johnston Farm Friends Council and Ohio Historical Society members.</span></span></span></span><br />
<h3><span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h3><h3><span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy; font-size: small;">April 21: A Springtime Hike at the Johnston Farm</span></h3><h3 data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy;"></span><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">Spring is a time of new beginnings, and what better way to enjoy spring and mark Earth Day than with a hike at the Johnston Farm? Nature and history will be the focus of the afternoon as we visit some nooks and crannies of this <span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;">historic jewel not usually accessible to visitors.</span> Hikers will depart the Historic Indian and Canal Museum for an interpreted, moderate hike. Visitors should come prepared for the fields, forest, and towpath that are each a part of the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency.</span></h3><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; line-height: normal;">COST: $4.00/adults, $2.00/students 6-12, free to Johnston Farm Friends Council and Ohio Historical Society members.</span><br />
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<h3 data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy; font-size: small;">June 9 & 10: Family Days at the Johnston Farm</span></h3><h3 data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">John Johnston’s family home will come alive with games and activities enjoyed in days past. Allow enough time to visit the Johnston’s home to learn how the family lived, take in the Historic Indian and Canal Museum to gain insight to the lives of the first people who called Ohio home, and don’t forget to include time in your day for a relaxing ride on the <em>General Harrison of Piqua</em> and relive the time when mules pulled boats and the world moved at four miles per hour.</span></h3><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; line-height: normal;">COST: Regular site admission.</span><br />
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<h3 data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy; font-size: small;">July 7 & 8: Life on an Indian Agency</span></h3><h3 data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">This is a year of commemorations of the War of 1812 and the American Civil War; both were events in which this place had a part. A look at the impact John Johnston had on our history when his home was a Federal Indian Agency will be a focal point of this weekend. Come to the home of John Johnston and take part in demonstrations of many of the skills needed for the daily life of both Native and Euro Americans at the time that this was a Federal Indian Agency in the early 1800’s. Many activities will be hands-on so each visitor can experience first-hand how our ancestors made a life for themselves. This is an excellent event for the entire family. Complete the experience with a visit to the Historic Indian and Canal Museum as well as a relaxing ride on our replica, mule-drawn canal boat <em>General Harrison of Piqua</em>.</span></h3><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; line-height: normal;">COST: Regular site admission</span><br />
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<h3 data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy;">August 11: An Evening of Feasting, Music, & Canawling -</span> <span data-mce-style="color: #800000; text-decoration: underline;" style="color: maroon; text-decoration: underline;"><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;">Reservation Event</span></span></span></span></h3><h3 data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">Enjoy a relaxing dinner in the Historic Indian and Canal Museum. Guests will then continue their evening with a twilight ride on the replica canal boat <em>General Harrison of Piqua</em> as it plies the entire length of our restored stretch of the Miami and Erie Canal. Passengers will be entertained with the peaceful music of a Native American flute as they experience the canal from an entirely different perspective. This unique opportunity is offered once each season and is a <span data-mce-style="color: #800000; text-decoration: underline;" style="color: maroon; text-decoration: underline;">RESERVATION ONLY</span> event; so call either 800-752-2619 or 773-2522 beginning July 1 to book your passage by August 7.</span></h3><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; line-height: normal;">COST: $30.00/adults, $25.00/children 6-12, $25.00 & $20.00 for Johnston Farm Friends Council and Ohio Historical Society members</span><br />
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<h3 data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy; font-size: small;">October 13: Celebrate Fall at the Johnston Farm</span></h3><h3 data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">Have you ever wondered what the Miami and Erie Canal looked like in the fall? There will be two canal boat rides aboard the <em>General Harrison of Piqua</em>; one at 1:00 p.m. that will travel north to Lock 8 and return to the landing. The second ride at 2:30 will travel the entire length of our section of the canal to give passengers an idea of what canawlers saw in 1845 as they moved across western Ohio at four miles per hour. For those visitors who prefer to keep their feet on dry land, hayrides will also be a part of the afternoon. Join the staff and volunteers of the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency for this special fall afternoon and take part in a variety of activities and demonstrations at the home of John Johnston as well as a tour of the home. Be sure to include a visit to the Historic Indian and Canal Museum.</span></h3><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; line-height: normal;">COST: Regular site admission</span><br />
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<h3 data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-style="color: #000080;" style="color: navy;">December 1: Christmas on the Johnston Farm</span> - <span data-mce-style="color: #800000; text-decoration: underline;" style="color: maroon; text-decoration: underline;"><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;">Reservation Event</span></span></span></span></h3><h3 data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt;" style="line-height: normal;">This very special holiday event begins with dinner in John</span> <span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt;" style="line-height: normal;">Johnston’s dining room featuring a traditional seasonal menu from the Johnston’s era. Following dinner, guests will be escorted into Johnston’s Drawing Room where the Johnston Farm Mummers will visit and present a traditional holiday entertainment. Next guests will visit each room of the home decorated for the holidays and learn more about some of our holiday traditions. Some special surprise visitors and neighbors may call as well. The visit will conclude with dessert and holiday music by the fireplace in the winter kitchen. This is a <span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-mce-style="color: #800000; text-decoration: underline;" style="color: maroon; text-decoration: underline;">RE</span><span data-mce-style="color: #800000; text-decoration: underline;" style="color: maroon; text-decoration: underline;">SERVATION ONLY</span></span> event; so call either 773-2522 or 800-752-2619 to confirm your spot for this very unique holiday event. </span></span></span></h3><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: black; line-height: normal;">COST: $30.00/adults, $25.00/children to age 12, $25.00 and $20.00 for Johnston Farm Friends Council and Ohio Historical Society members</span><br />
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<span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000080; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: navy; line-height: normal;"><em><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-mce-style="font-family: Georgia;" style="font-family: Georgia;">For more information on the Johnston Farm and its events, please call 937.773-2522</span></span></span></em></span><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000080; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: navy; line-height: normal;"><em><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-mce-style="font-family: Georgia;" style="font-family: Georgia;"> or email </span></span></span></em></span><span data-mce-style="line-height: normal; color: #000080; font-size: 12pt;" style="color: navy; line-height: normal;"><em><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-mce-style="font-family: Georgia;" style="font-family: Georgia;">Andy Hite at <a data-mce-href="mailto:ahite@ohiohistory.org" href="mailto:ahite@ohiohistory.org"><span data-mce-style="color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;" style="color: navy; text-decoration: underline;">ahite@ohiohistory.org</span></a></span></span></span></em></span><br />
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</div>John Johnston's brick farmhouse was, most likely, built somewhere between 1810 and 1812. In a letter from John Johnston to Henry Brown of Dayton, OH dated May 23, 1815, Johnston states;<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><em>'I beg of you to send up W. Baker or some other good brick layer as soon as possible to examine my House and direct him to call and give McColough (sic) the person who built it information that he may attend.'</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">In honor of this and of the many other 200 year anniversaries the first half of this decade will mark for the site - John Johnston and his family making Piqua their home, Johnston's involvement in the war of 1812, the beginning of his career in Ohio as an Indian agent and many more, we are running a ChipIn campaign asking for donations to help further the site's mission now and in the future. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">For those of you who do not know what 'ChipIn' is, it is an online site dedicated to building a strong internet donation base for non-profits such as the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency, For those of you who have enjoyed the site - in person and virtually through our website at <a href="http://www.johnstonfarmohio.com/">http://www.johnstonfarmohio.com/</a> - this is an opportunity for you to join in and become a part of the site's future. As we all know, we are in a tough economy, but that makes small things so much more important - a walk on a forested trail, a stroll past a lovely old house, a ride on a boat down a lazy river. The JF&IA provides all of this and much more, as well as continuing to serve and educate over 4000 school children each year.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">CHIP IN!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">The management and staff of the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency thank you.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>LadyFayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09383836650654418036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567897292352581246.post-70306910184768937012011-06-29T19:49:00.000-07:002011-06-29T19:49:07.340-07:00Stepping into the pastWe are nearly one month into the 2011 season. Spring has sprung and moved on to summer. The flowers are in bloom and both the staff and the visitors have enjoyed some lovely June weather. We could go on and on about events and sunny days and fun, but you know the old saying - one picture is worth a thousand words.<br />
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So this batch must be worth a million! Enjoy! And then come out to the site and see us.<br />
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All photos courtesy of Richard Smith</div>LadyFayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09383836650654418036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567897292352581246.post-85399051140152975652011-05-11T18:22:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:47:49.108-07:00An Evening in Pickawillany recapIt's hard to believe over a month has passed since our 'Evening in Pickawillany'. This year's season kick-off fundraiser held at the Fort Piqua Plaza was a rousing success with over 120 in attendance. Everyone greatly enjoyed the great desserts by Coldwater Cafe, the exihibition of artifacts from the Pickawillany site, and William Hunt Jr.'s masterful performance as Andrew Montour. <br />
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We hope you join us next year, and until them, enjoy these images from April's event.<br />
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Join us on April 7th, 011 at 7:30 p.m. for our second annual fundraiser. This year we kick off the new season with <em><span style="color: black;"><strong>An Evening in Pickawillany</strong></span></em> featuing a Chautauqua Style History Alive! Presentation by William F Hunt Jr. as Sattelihu, Captain Andrew Montour.<br />
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In the early years of the 18th century, France and England began a series of savage and bloody French and Indian Wars to wrestle control of the North American continent. As both powers jockeyed for position again in the 1740’s, the focal point shifted towards the vast, fertile Ohio country. This untamed wilderness, rich in natural resources, and especially large populations of fur bearing animals, loomed west of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains. Few Englishman had journeyed into this paradise. As French interests ebbed southward towards the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, the colonies of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland, became increasingly alarmed at this French expansion onto their western borders. Wedged in between these two European powers, were the various native woodland tribes of Iroquoian and Algonquin stock. One of the most dominant was the powerful Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. Also present were mixed groups of Algonquin speaking Shawnees and Delawares. By 1754, war again began to boil over on to the Ohio. French and English envoys courted alliances with the Ohio Indians. The French were masters of Indian diplomacy. For the English, only a few men could counter the French. <br />
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Fortunately for the English, a man of mixed Franco-Iroquoian heritage emerged on the scene. Andrew Montour (Sattelihu), the eldest son of a French-Canadian mother, and an Oneida war chief, was born in an obscure Seneca village, and raised as an Iroquois. A gifted linguist, Montour could speak fluently at least 10 Indian languages, as well as French and English, and was a master of complex Indian diplomacy. A skilled warrior, guide and hunter, he knew the Ohio country better than most Anglo men. As early as the 1740’s Andrew Montour conducted diplomatic missions on the Ohio on behalf of Virginia and Pennsylvania. He accompanied a various number of English diplomats and traders into hostile and unknown Ohio villages, and served as a trusted interpreter at many important Indian councils. Montour, an enigma even in his own time, also understood the European cultures. A frequent guest to the royal governors of Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, Andrew Montour often appeared dressed in an odd assortment of Euro-native attire. Well respected among the Ohio tribes and beloved by the Ohio Iroquois, the French quickly feared Montour as a threat to French supremacy. <br />
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Throughout the French and Indian War and later during Pontiac’s War in 1763, Montour continued to serve English interest through diplomacy and warfare. In the words of Conrad Weiser, a Pennsylvania trader, and a diplomat of Indian Affairs, gave Andrew Montour the highest accolades of being, “Knowing, Faithful, and Prudent”. <br />
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William Hunt brings to life once again the exploits of Andrew Montour and his contributions to the English cause during this bloody and turbulent period in Colonial American history. By so doing, Mr. Hunt pays tribute to his own mixed-blood native heritage. Mr. Hunt, the former Director of the Historical Craik-Patton House in Charleston, WV, is a devoted historian of the 18th Century Colonial Frontier, and is also a historical interpreter of the same period. He has been fascinated by Andrew Montour for many years and has extensively researched to bring him into a first person, historical perspective. William has traveled to many historical locations related with Andrew Montour as he is continually researching and studying the 1700’s.<br />
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The Piqua Friends Council & the Piqua Public Library present a virtuoso performance by this veteran historic interpreter at the Fort Piqua Plaza, on the Square, William McKinley Ballroom, 308 N. Main St. Piqua OH. Also on display that evening w...ill be never before seen objects unearthed on the Pickawillany site. <br />
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Tickets are $30 for the general public and $25 for members. Call 1.800.752.2619 or email ahite@ohiohistory.org for more information.LadyFayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09383836650654418036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567897292352581246.post-25425940112944453052011-03-15T10:53:00.000-07:002011-03-15T10:53:40.212-07:00HYPE seeks 365 Ways to Have Fun in Miami County<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5VFKaIvvKzQ/TX-nOVlSawI/AAAAAAAABHo/EhYXmAS-0PM/s1600/IMG_7482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" q6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5VFKaIvvKzQ/TX-nOVlSawI/AAAAAAAABHo/EhYXmAS-0PM/s320/IMG_7482.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
If your favorite activity in Miami County is visiting the <strong>Johnston Farm & Indian Agency</strong>, HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Emerge) wants to know! Submit your suggestions for great activities by visiting the group's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hypenmv, where you will find a link to a Facebook event for 365 Things to do in Miami County. You may also link to the Facebook page by clicking on the rotating banner on www.hits1055.com <http: www.hits1055.com="">Suggestions will be collected through March 26, after which members of HYPE will select their favorite 365 suggestions.<br />
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Not a fan of Facebook? You may email your ideas to hypenmvcochair@gmail.org. All submissions should be specific and include both an activity and a location, which must be in Miami County . Suggestions will be collected through March 26, after which members of HYPE will select their favorite 365 suggestions. A promotional e-flyer will be produced and made available to the public after that time, and the group will continue to promote the list through weekly blog posts on www.daytonmostmetro.com <http: www.daytonmostmetro.com="">about HYPE members trying out the activities included on the list. <br />
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"So many times I've heard friends and colleagues ask what there is to do in this area," says Doug Eakin, HYPE Chair. "As a newcomer to the area three years ago, I was amazed at how much our county has to offer. It's time we talk up the great amenities we have available and start taking advantage of the ones that remain best-kept secrets."<br />
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</div>COLUMBUS - The Ohio Historical Society announced Tuesday that the American Association of Museums in Washington, D.C., has accredited six OHS historic sites and museums for the first time - Johnston Farm & Indian Agency in Piqua, Adena Mansion & Gardens in Chillicothe; Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta; Campus Martius Museum in Marietta; Fort Ancient near Oregonia; and Fort Meigs in Perrysburg. In addition, the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus has earned reaccreditation, its fourth time to earn the designation.<br />
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Accreditation from the American Association of Museums is the highest national recognition achievable by an American museum since the program began in 1971. Currently, there are 780 accredited museums in the United States. That means that just 4.5 percent of the estimated 17,500 museums in the country are accredited. AAM accreditation is a widely recognized seal of approval.<br />
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Andy Hite, historic site manager at Johnston Farm & Indian Agency, was happy about the news of the accreditation. "We are very pleased to receive this recognition by the American Association of Museums. Accreditation reaffirms the quality of service that the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency, as well as the other Ohio Historical Society sites, brings to the visitors who come to our sites. This accreditation shows that the highest standards of our profession are being met by the staff and volunteers at each of our sites. Visitors to the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency will know that there is no other site in the US that offers any better visitor experience on a daily basis," Hite said. "In many ways this just shows what we have felt here for a long time," he said. "Our staff and volunteers are as good, if not better, than at any other historical site in the nation."<br />
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"Since its founding in 1885, the Ohio Historical Society has been consistently recognized as one of the leading state historical organizations in the country," said Burt Logan, OHS executive director and CEO. "The Ohio Historical Center was among the first institutions to be accredited by the American Association of Museums when the program was established in 1971. This, the center's fourth subsequent accreditation, reaffirms that we continue to meet the most stringent professional standards in all areas of operation. It also is especially gratifying to have six of the Society's sites receive this coveted designation."<br />
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Developed and sustained by museum professionals for more than 39 years, AAM's museum accreditation program is the field's primary vehicle for quality assurance, self-regulation and public accountability. To best serve their communities, it is essential that museums be committed to institutional improvement, maintaining the highest standards in collections stewardship, governance, institutional planning, ethics, education and interpretation and risk management. AAM accreditation signifies excellence and accountability to the entire museum community, to governments and outside agencies and to the museum-going public.<br />
"Accreditation is an entirely self-motivated process, and is no small task," said Ford W. Bell, AAM president. "Accreditation is clearly a significant achievement. But put simply, it means the citizens of the communities served by these museums have in their midst a truly outstanding museum."<br />
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The AAM Accreditation Program recognizes museums' commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards and continued institutional improvement. To earn accreditation, a museum first must conduct a year of self-study, then undergo a site visit by a two-person team of peers. The accreditation commission, an autonomous body of museum professionals appointed by the AAM board, considers the self-study and site visit report to determine whether a museum should receive accreditation. While the time to complete the process varies by museum, it generally takes as much as three years. All accredited museums undergo a subsequent review within 10 years of their last accreditation award.<br />
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At each of the newly accredited historic sites, the Ohio Historical Society will be hosting a reception to recognize the achievements of the site's management and volunteers as well as to present the accreditation certificate. A reception has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, for Piqua's Johnston Farm & Indian Agency.<br />
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</div>Our July event has come and gone. Everyone attending seemed to have a great time, and with nearly twice as many visitors as last year, that was a lot of fun! <br />
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</div>Nearly two hundred years ago John Johnston's Ohio farm became an Indian Agency for the Shawnee Indians. It was unique in Ohio then and still is today. John Johnston was known as a friend of Native Americans and spent his time and money supporting, supplying and providing a sancutary to Indians.<br />
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This years focus was on the early years of the agency, established in 1812. Grandma Johnston, John Johnston's mother, made an appearance, speaking about her life as a single mother on the frontier.<br />
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</div>Jim Johnson was on hand representing Johnston's native friends, and he brought many a smile to both children and adults alike with his talents and generosity. <br />
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As usual our talented volunteers were also on hand to show all of the various chores and tasks it took to keep such a busy, active and important agency working smoothly.<br />
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In other words, a great time was had by all!LadyFayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09383836650654418036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567897292352581246.post-50818462668625194402010-06-21T21:44:00.000-07:002010-06-21T21:44:14.933-07:00Johnston Farm Family Fun Day June 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AE05eVhoXIg/TCA-JGsB9sI/AAAAAAAAA_c/q1G5bDzeVw8/s1600/Farmhouse+sixteen+close.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AE05eVhoXIg/TCA-JGsB9sI/AAAAAAAAA_c/q1G5bDzeVw8/s320/Farmhouse+sixteen+close.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Our 2010 season kicked into high gear with last weekend's Family Fun Days. Old and young alike enjoyed watching the Ohio Village Muffins 1860s baseball team, taking a ride on the 1830s canal boat, visiting the Indian Museum, and touring the 1815 farmhouse. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AE05eVhoXIg/TCA-5A39OFI/AAAAAAAABAk/bQKcUqTt4fE/s1600/Farmhouse+thirty+four.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AE05eVhoXIg/TCA-5A39OFI/AAAAAAAABAk/bQKcUqTt4fE/s320/Farmhouse+thirty+four.jpg" /></a></div>LadyFayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09383836650654418036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567897292352581246.post-28358062441007634502010-05-20T15:36:00.000-07:002010-05-20T15:36:27.407-07:00Signing of Johnston Book at the Piqua Taste of the Arts Festival May 21st, 2010<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AE05eVhoXIg/S_W5G_W-J6I/AAAAAAAAA-Y/Z-ZPEr6YuNw/s1600/In+the+Midst+of+Danger+lulu+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AE05eVhoXIg/S_W5G_W-J6I/AAAAAAAAA-Y/Z-ZPEr6YuNw/s320/In+the+Midst+of+Danger+lulu+small.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Friday night Piqua Ohio hosts its annual Taste of the Arts. This year Marla Fair, interpreter at the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency, will be a part of the Author's Book Fair located in the lobby of the Piqua Library in the newly renovated Fort Piqua Plaza. Marla will be on hand her to sign the recently published book, <strong>'In the Midst of Danger: Book One of the Johnston Chronicles'. </strong> All profits from the sale of the book go to support the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency, 9845 N. Hardin Rd. Piqua OH. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Come and see Marla and go home with a book or other item knowing that your purchase is helping keep history alive!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Taste of the Arts, Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Downtown Piqua. 14 area restaurants will be offering taster size portions of their popular menu items. Enjoy an evening of fun with art demonstrations, children's activities, music and more. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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