The Garst Museum exhibits an American collection of nostalgic household items. which would have been found in early homes of the 1900s. Many of these…
Following the Revolutionary War, American settlers left the east coast in search of land and opportunity. As they began to journey West, the pioneers began…
As I entered the Garst Museum, it was eerily quiet as I passed through the threshold of a beautifully restored campus house. A table stood…
Visiting the Winery at Versailles in Ohio, I was surprised to learn that Annie Oakley was from nearby Greenville. The winery was once home to…
It was a beautiful sunny day exploring Ohio’s Amish Country when I happened upon an Italianate winery in Berlin Center, Mastropietro Winery. The winery is…
The Island at Pigeon Forge is a vibrant entertainment complex with activities, shopping and restaurants. Located on Parkway, the main thoroughfare, our family was ready…
Of the handful of times we have vacationed in Gatlinburg, Hillbilly Golf is one of our favorite, family activities. Our favorite part of Hillbilly Golf…
The Apple Barn story began in the early 1900s, when the barn was built by the Mullendore family. Here, they raised cattle and planted tobacco. …
Sometimes I find myself lost in the hustle and bustle of the holidays and realize that there is so much more to Christmas than mall…
The Garst Museum: Lowell Thomas
While visiting The Garst Museum, I found the life of Lowell Thomas to be very interesting. Born in Woodington, Ohio, Thomas and his family…