Students visit Johnston Farms

By Douglas Heckler

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, St. Mary of the Assumption’s fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students visited Johnston Farm and Indian Agency in Piqua.

The students began their day learning about the historical way of life for Native Americans in Ohio and their interactions with Europeans. They also examined artifacts from this time period and viewed models of shelter the Native Americans used. Students were then taught about the canal system in Ohio.

They enjoyed a canal boat ride on the Miami-Erie Canal, while learning the advantages and disadvantages of the canal system. Lastly, the students toured the homestead of John Johnston, an Indian Agent during the 1800s. The students were informed on what life was like without all of today’s necessities and the amount of work it took to make a home in the 1800s operate smoothly.