Join the Society!

It is a great time to become a Dayton History Society Member! Becoming a Society Member is a rewarding way to support Dayton History, socialize with friends, and become more familiar with Dayton’s incredible history. Special member-only events are planned throughout the year.

To join the Dayton History society, please email Laura Sellers at lsellers@daytonhistory.org or call 937-293-2841 ext. 110.

Did you know that…

Your membership gift, at any level, directly supports the educational programs of Dayton History which bring our region’s history to life for thousands of children each year, and the many other activities offered. Membership gifts are tax-deductible as allowable by law.

During your one-year membership period, you will enjoy the following benefits:

Dunbar Society – $1,000 – $2,499 

  • Unlimited free admission to Carillon Park and the Patterson Homestead for you and your immediate household; discounted tours of Hawthorn Hill, Orville Wright’s home
  • 6 complimentary guest admission tickets to Carillon Historical Park ($48 value)
  • Free admission to the Dayton Heritage Day, Carillon Park Rail Festival and the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Discounted pricing for select summer camps, workshops, events and programs
  • Special invitations to Society member-only events, all member events and all Dayton History special events
  • 10% member discount on all event rentals at any Dayton History site*
  • One year’s complimentary subscription to The Heritage member publication
  • Listing as a Dunbar Society member in the The Heritage member publication

*Does not include Hawthorn Hill

 

Jonathan Dayton Society $2,500 – $4,999 

  • Unlimited free admission to Carillon Park and the Patterson Homestead for you and your immediate household; discounted tours of Hawthorn Hill, Orville Wright’s home
  • 8 complimentary guest admission tickets to Carillon Historical Park ($64 value)
  • Free admission to the Dayton Heritage Day, Carillon Park Rail Festival and the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Discounted pricing for select summer camps, workshops, events and programs
  • Special invitations to Society member-only events, all member events and all Dayton History special events
  • 15% member discount on all event rentals at any Dayton History site*
  • One year’s complimentary subscription to The Heritage member publication
  • Listing as a Jonathan Dayton Society member in the The Heritage member publication

 

George Newcom Society – $5,000 – $9,999

  • A private tour of a Dayton History site of your choice
  • Unlimited free admission to Carillon Park and the Patterson Homestead for you and your immediate household; discounted tours of Hawthorn Hill, Orville Wright’s home
  • 10 complimentary guest admission tickets to Carillon Historical Park ($80 value)
  • Free admission to the Dayton Heritage Day, Carillon Park Rail Festival and the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Discounted pricing for select summer camps, workshops, events and programs
  • Special invitations to Society member-only events, all member events and all Dayton History special events
  • 20% member discount on all event rentals at ant Dayton History site*
  • One year’s complimentary subscription to The Heritage member publication
  • Listing as a George Newcom Society member in the The Heritage member publication
  • Two (2) guest passes to the Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic
  • Two (2) guest passes to the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Two (2) tickets to Ringing in the Holidays

 

Wright Brothers Society – $10,000-$24,999

  • A private tour of two Dayton History sites of your choice
  • Unlimited free admission to Carillon Park and the Patterson Homestead for you and your immediate household; discounted tours of Hawthorn Hill, Orville Wright’s home
  • 12 complimentary guest admission tickets to Carillon Historical Park ($96 value)
  • Free admission to the Dayton Heritage Day, Carillon Park Rail Festival and the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Discounted pricing for select summer camps, workshops, events and programs
  • Special invitations to Society member-only events, all member events and all Dayton History special events
  • 25% member discount on all event rentals at any Dayton History site*
  • One year’s complimentary subscription to The Heritage member publication
  • Listing as a Wright Brothers Society member in the The Heritage member publication
  • Four (4) guest passes to the Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic
  • Four (4) guest passes to the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Four (4) tickets to Ringing in the Holidays

 

Kettering Society – $25,000 and above

  • A private tour of three Dayton History sites
  • Unlimited free admission to Carillon Park and the Patterson Homestead for you and your immediate household; discounted tours of Hawthorn Hill, Orville Wright’s home
  • 14 complimentary guest admission tickets to Carillon Historical Park ($112 value)
  • Free admission to the Dayton Heritage Day, Carillon Park Rail Festival and the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Discounted pricing for select summer camps, workshops, events and programs
  • Special invitations to Society member-only events, all member events and all Dayton History special events
  • One complimentary event rental at any Dayton History site*
  • One year’s complimentary subscription to The Heritage member publication
  • Listing as a Kettering Society member in the The Heritage member publication
  • Six (6) guest passes to the Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic
  • Six (6) guest passes to the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Six (6) tickets to Ringing in the Holidays