Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre open-air history museum
that serves as the main campus for Dayton History.
We share the amazing stories of how Dayton changed the world!

Mon - Sat: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sun: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
937-293-2841

1000 Carillon Boulevard
Dayton, Ohio 45409

See the Wright Brothers' First Practical Airplane

1905 Wright Flyer III

Watch the past come to life before your eyes

Step Back in Time

From Dry Times
to Hard Times

Exhibit Now Open

More than 3 Million Artifacts In Our Care

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Learn how Dayton changed the world!

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Tour the Wright family's Oakwood home

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Visit the Wright Brothers National Museum

More Wright Artifacts!

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Production Brewery!

Step in an 1850s
Production Brewery!

Carillon Brewing Co

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Carillon Park Concert Band

The area's top high school musicians come together to play classic pieces.

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Train Run

Train rides are available at Carillon Park during Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic – 5/29

Its an old-fashioned patriotic celebration! Explore exhibits and buildings while participating in hands-on historical activities like musket firing and candle dipping. The day ends with a patriotic concert on the Town Greene by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Deeds Carillon Concert

Join us for a free, family-friendly concert located at Deeds Carillon performed by Dr. Larry Weinstein.

Sunday, June 12, 2022

Victorian Tea: Jane Austen Tea

Join us for an authentic three course tea service served by costumed interpreters and learn about the Patterson family.

Sunday, June 05, 2022

Deeds Carillon Concert

Join us for a free, family-friendly concert located at Deeds Carillon performed by Dr. Larry Weinstein.

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Train Run

Train rides are available at Carillon Park during Carillon Park Rail Festival.

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Carillon Park Rail Festival

Dayton History and the Carillon Park Rail and Steam Society are proud to present the 15th annual Rail Festival. Join us for: Free miniature train rides, live steam engines, model train displays, historical displays, fun for all ages, food and merchandise vendors.

Sunday, June 26, 2022

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The 1905 Wright Flyer III, on display at Carillon Park,
“is in many ways the beginning of aviation…”

See the Wright Brothers' First Practical Airplane

Watch the past come to life before your eyes

From Dry Times
to Hard Times

More than 3 Million Artifacts In Our Care

Learn how Dayton changed the world!

Tour the Wright family's Oakwood home

Visit the Wright Brothers National Museum