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

Carillon Park Railroad Now Boarding!

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See the Wright Brothers' First Practical Airplane

1905 Wright Flyer III

Watch the past come to life before your eyes

Step Back in Time

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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Production Brewery!

Step in an 1850s
Production Brewery!

Carillon Brewing Co

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Clodbuster Base Ball

Enjoy Vintage Base Ball matches with 1860 rules and uniforms featuring the Clodbuster BBC vs Tipp City Canal Jumpers.

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Dayton Heritage Day

Heritage Day celebrates Dayton’s unparalleled history through special activities, costumed interpreters, a Carillon Park Concert Band and Centerville Community Band performance, and more!

Sunday, June 08, 2025

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 15, 2025

Father's Day Concert with the DPO

The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at Carillon Historical Park on June 15 (Father’s Day) instead of the usual Heritage Day (Memorial Day weekend) performance. This year’s concert will include Father’s Day favorites to celebrate of the holiday.

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Carillon Park Rail Festival

Dayton History and the Carillon Park Rail and Steam Society are proud to present the 18th 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 22, 2025

Carillon Park Rail Festival

Dayton History and the Carillon Park Rail and Steam Society are proud to present the 17th 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, May 25, 2025

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

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Carillon Park Railroad Now Boarding!

See the Wright Brothers' First Practical Airplane

Watch the past come to life before your eyes

More than 3 Million Artifacts In Our Care

Learn how Dayton changed the world!

Tour the Wright family's Oakwood home

Step in an 1850s Production Brewery!

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DAVID MCCULLOUGH

Step in an 1850s
Production Brewery!