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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. 

 


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    Carillon Park

    Get engaged in Dayton’s rich heritage of creativity…

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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 and changed the world is available for educational tours…

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    Patterson Homestead

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

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  • NCR Old River Park

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

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  • Paul Laurence Dunbar House

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

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Upcoming events

Tour at least six area historic aviation sites to qualify to receive a FREE "Wilbear Wright" aviator teddy bear!...

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Cast your vote for outstanding champions of historic preservation in West Central Ohio...

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

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Experience the region's most unique multi-course dining experience, served in 19th century period costumes....

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Dayton History is proud to announce a celebration of Paul Laurence Dunbar throughout February's Black History Month....

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Mark your calendars for the return of the small scale trains to Carillon Historical Park...

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Career Opportunities at Dayton History

Dayton History is growing! Become part of history in the making with several exciting job openings available now...

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Four New Exhibits to Discover at Carillon Park!

A literal parade of homes has culminated in the addition of four new buildings to enjoy at Carillon Park...

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Dunbar House Added to Dayton History Family of Museums

Dunbar HouseDayton History partners with the Ohio Historical Society to operate the Paul Laurence Dunbar House...

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Newcom Tavern Preservation Project begins!

The Preservation project on Dayton Ohio's oldest standing structure...

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“I thought it was awesome that we saw the real Wright brothers’ plane”
Katie, 3rd grade

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See Four Historic Buildings on Trucks Move to Carillon Park

 

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