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Experience Dayton’s rich heritage of creativity and invention at Carillon Historical Park! Enjoy our beautiful 65-acre campus with 25 special exhibit buildings and structures ready for you to explore. See the actual 1905 Wright Flyer III, Dayton-made cash registers, vintage automobiles, train cars & bicycles, a 1930s print shop and the largest carillon in Ohio. Don't miss a thing at Carillon Park! Download our 2012 List of Events


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    Carillon Park

    Get engaged in Dayton’s rich heritage of creativity…

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    Paul Laurence Dunbar House

    Dunbar House added to Dayton History family of museums...

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    Old River Park

    Under the management of Dayton History, Old River Park opens for summer...

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    Hawthorn Hill

    See the Oakwood mansion that Orville Wright called home for nearly 35 years! The home of the man that invented flight

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    Old Courthouse

    Old Courthouse added to Dayton History family of museums...

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    Patterson Homestead

    Get a glimpse into the multi-generational lives of Dayton’s influential Patterson family...

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    Memorial Hall

    Memorial Hall was conceived as a memorial for local soldiers who served in the Civil and Spanish-American Wars..

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Upcoming events

Join us for afternoon tea 1860s style at the Patterson Homestead, complete with servers in period costume....

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Don't miss the next FREE Connect a Million Minds Program...

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Dunbar Poetry Contest!

Dayton History is excited to anounce our 2012 Paul Laurence Dunbar Poetry Contest! We will be excepting entries from grades 4 through 12...

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Preservation Awards

Preservation Awards: Call for Nominations!

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Carousel Companion

The Carousel Companion comes to Carillon Historical Park, earn prizes by collecting stamps for the carousel figures you ride!

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Veterans Day

Congressman Mike Turner, attendee: "The event was quiet but resolute with a sense of commitment to God and country. If they had to do it over again they would in spite of their..."

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“Thanks so much for your help and a great visit. Your print shop is to die for! We also had a great time with the Wright Brothers.”
The Canfield Historical Society

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Buchers Beat

Ring in the Holidays at Carillon Park: wdtn.com

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Welcome Message from President & CEO Brady Kress