Where else can you see the original 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world’s first practical airplane and National Historic Landmark, the 1835 B&O (Grasshopper) steam locomotive, and the first automobile self-starter? Only at Dayton History’s Carillon Historical Park, that’s where!

The Park immerses you in the region’s history – from Dayton’s founding in 1796 through two centuries of expansion, industrialism and innovation. Learn about these revolutionary achievements while strolling through the Park’s 30 historical buildings and interacting with the hundreds of artifacts in our exhibits.

Interested in visiting Carillon Historical Park? Click here for more information.

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Wright Cycle Co. Building

Carillon Historical Park Alex and Katie ride bikes April 21, 2015 © 2015 Photography by Skip Peterson

Carillon Historical Park Alex and Katie ride bikes April 21, 2015 © 2015 Photography by Skip Peterson

Carillon Historical Park- Barney & Smith rail car Feb. 16, 2015 ©2015 Photograph by Skip Peterson

Carillon Historical Park exhibits - 1912 Cadillac Jan. 27, 2015 ©2015 Photograph by Skip Peterson