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Contact: Kim Schuette, 614.297.2314 or 800-340-6131 or by email at kschuette@ohiohistory.org.
Andy Hite, Historic Site Manager, 937.773.2522 or 800.752.2619, ahite@ohiohistory.org
For Immediate Release: June 29, 2010
News from Johnson Farm: Life on an Indian Agency
Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11, 2010, Noon – 5:00 p.m.
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. A special feature each day will be a first-person presentation highlighting the life of John Johnston’s mother Elizabeth and her interaction with both the Johnston family and the many other visitors to this place, including future President William Henry Harrison. 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. Bring a picnic lunch, or buy one of ours. Complete the day with a visit to the Indian and Canal Museum and be sure to take time for a ride on the canal boat General Harrison of Piqua.
COST: Saturday: regular site admission of $8.00/adults, $4.00/children 6-12. On Sunday, July 11 we will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Ohio Historical Society by offering free admission to the site to all visitors. There will be a small charge of $2.00/adults and $1.00/children 6-12 for canal boat rides Sunday, but Piqua Friends and OHS members can enjoy the canal boat ride at no cost as always.
Your assistance in publicizing the activity is greatly appreciated. The success of this event rests, in large part, with your willingness to help us inform the public of this event, and others that are a part of the seasonal programming at the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will be happy to answer any questions, or provide additional information or material you may require.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance in making the area aware of our schedule.
NOTE: Due to highway construction in Piqua please go to http://www.johnstonfarmohio.blogspot.com for directions to the Johnston Farm.
The Ohio Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that serves as the state’s partner in preserving and interpreting Ohio’s history, natural history and archaeology. For more information, visit http://www.johnstonfarmohio.blogspot.com
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