Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Community supporters Marilyn Delk and Eileen Litchfield demonstrate the importance of our built environment.

Main Street Greenville and Bear’s Mill are collaborating to bring historic preservation awareness to the Greenville and Darke County community. They have teamed up with local citizens that will join thousands of individuals and communities across the country to celebrate National Preservation Month this May. “Old is the New Green” is the theme of the month-long celebration sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This month is an opportunity to appreciate our uniquely constructed built environment and local heritage.

In 1971 the National Trust for Historic Preservation created this spotlight on grassroots preservation efforts in America. Since then it has grown into an annual celebration observed by towns across the nation. Thousands of state and local community groups will honor their distinct histories with events that bring historic preservation to the forefront of Americans’ daily lives by emphasizing the vital importance of protecting our nation’s past. In Greenville, historic reservation is an effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride, and maintaining community character while enhancing livability.

Historic preservation is relevant for Greenville citizens of all ages, all walks of life and all income levels. Main Street Greenville and Bear’s Mill feel it is especially important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has shaped our community. Please help us to recognize local historic preservation and participate in this special observance.

Main Street Greenville and Bear’s Mill have compiled the following list of free or low costs tours and special events planned during May. Take the opportunity to learn about architecture, parks, and neighborhoods. Become a tourist in your own city.

PRESERVATION MONTH 2010 ACTIVITIES LISTING

Bear’s Mill Spring Open House

Date: May 1 and May 2, 11:00am-5:00pm

Description: Free guided tours with the Master Mill both days 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00. Recycled wool hooked rug demonstration by Angie Ditmer of Plain & Simple Cabin Sunday at 2:00

Location: Bear’s Mill, 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road, Greenville

Contact: 937-548-5112

Upper Floor Tour

Date: May 8, 10:00am-1:00pm

Description: Explore the beauty of downtown Greenville’s Upper Floors. Envision the potential, possibilities and opportunities that await on the above tiers of our historic buildings.

Location: Downtown Greenville

Contact: Tickets are $5 each and available at The Bistro Off Broadway, Parties Décor and More and Main Street Greenville. Tickets will also be available the day of event.

Architectural Scavenger Hunt

Date: All month long

Description: Take the family along for a scavenger hunt above eye level. Explore the central business district with eyes of an architect. Discover the detail in architectural elements that host on our historic buildings. Make it a game, fun conversation piece, or what have you. Just get out and enjoy our unique architecture.

Location: Downtown Greenville

Contact: Print out your own hunt at www.DowntownGreenville.org or visit the visitors’ rack in The Palace Building for a copy.

Bike to the Mill

Date: All month long

Description: Take a leisurely bike ride from Downtown Greenville to the Mill. Enjoy the beautiful nature scene on this 10 mile ride through rural Darke County.

Location: Route begins in downtown Greenville. Route map located in The Palace Building visitors’ rack.

Top Reasons Old is the New Green Display

Date: All month long

Description: Green energy and practices are a hot topic. Learn how downtown and historic buildings like Bear’s Mill and downtown districts have always been green. Find new ways to be green in your everyday life.

Location: Downtown Greenville storefronts.

Cashing for Green: Geocaching

Date: All month long

Description: Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.

Location: Downtown Greenville and surrounding neighborhoods, Bear’s Mill

Contact: View the geocaching coordinates

Main Street Greenville is a non-profit organization committed to stimulating and supporting revitalization efforts, historic preservation and economic growth in Historic Downtown Greenville. Funding support is received from the public and private sector, grants and fundraisers in order to fulfill its mission.

The Friends of Bear’s Mill keep the Mill open to the public through donations and grants, an educational tour program, Mill Store & Gallery sales and several special events that generate interest in and visitation to the historic site.

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Monday, April 26, 2010

Thank You! was the message we wanted our volunteers to know and hear at our first volunteer recognition...an Ice Cream Social. Who could pass that down? Again, many thanks to all our volunteers. Downtown could be the place it is without your help. Spencer's Landscaping deserves an extra thank you for decorating the tent with an "earthy" display in recognition of Earth Day as well as providing the use of their equipment to water downtown this season.

Main Street Greenville loves its volunteers!!
To become a volunteer for Main Street Greenville, please call Amber at 937.548.4998 to match your interest and talent to the best opportunity.
Read more about this event and National Volunteer Week.


Great volunteers Lauren Henry, Antonia Baker, and Erin Groff.
The Ice Cream Social was also an opportunity for the volunteer watering crews to learn how to use the equipment.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Main Street Greenville goes inside the businesses of downtown Greenville to explore the people behind the business. First video is Montage Cafe
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