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哥伦布、匹兹堡及各地消息
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Governor
DeWine, First Lady DeWine, ODNR Director Mertz, and others break
ground on the newest Ohio State Park.
(XENIA, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department
of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz today broke ground
on Ohio’s 76th state park.
Great Council State Park, just north of Xenia, will be a connection
to Ohio’s Native American and pioneer past. The area was once home
to Oldtown, one of the largest-known Shawnee settlements in Ohio.
More than 1,000 people called Oldtown home from approximately 1777
to 1780. Their stories directly intersect with that of historic
settlers like Daniel Boone, who was held captive in Oldtown for a
period of time.
“This is an exciting step toward preserving an important piece of
Ohio’s history,” said Governor DeWine. “This project gives us the
unique opportunity to connect future generations with the past,
while protecting the legacy of the Shawnee and inviting them to
share their story.”
Great Council State Park will feature a 12,000-square-foot
interpretive center with an architectural design based on the
traditional council house form that was historically used by the
Shawnee tribes. Inside, visitors will find three floors of exhibits,
a theater area, a living stream, and a gallery. All these displays
will honor the Shawnee tribes of the past and allow present-day
members to share their stories and legacy.
Rendering of Great Council State Park Interpretive Center
“This new center will be an educational tool that can take visitors
into the past and inspire an appreciation for another time,”
Director Mertz said. “We hope to see families, school groups,
scouts, and all people use this space to learn more about the tribes
who used to call this part of Ohio home.”
ODNR is working with the three federally-recognized Shawnee Tribes
to develop the property. The facility is expected to open in 2023.
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