You Can’t Go a Day
Without Dayton™

Carillon Historical Park, a 65-acre open-air museum, is home to the Wright Brothers National Museum and the original 1905 Wright Flyer III — the only airplane designated a National Historic Landmark. We tell the stories of how Dayton changed the world. From the airplane to the cash register, the pop-top to the automobile starter-motor, you can’t go a day without Dayton™.

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Carillon Park Rail Festival: June 27 & 28

All aboard! Carillon Park Rail Festival returns to Carillon Park, offering guests the chance to ride not one, but two trains! On “the little train” — the small-scale railroad — riders sit atop the train cars for a one-of-a-kind experience. Meanwhile, “the big train” — the nearly mile-long Carillon Park Railroad — carries up to 120 passengers through the park in open-air coaches. Beyond train rides, visitors can enjoy miniature railroad displays, live steam engines, historical exhibits, food vendors, train vendors, Culp’s Café, Carillon Brewing Co., the Carousel of Dayton Innovation, performances by the Carillon Concert Band, and more!

All proceeds benefit Dayton History, a privately funded nonprofit.

Regular admission fees apply. FREE for Dayton History members.

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Where History Comes to Life

Carillon Historical Park offers year-round, family-friendly historical experiences for all ages. Take part in our annual events, join a hands-on workshop, or create a personalized historical adventure tailored to your unique interests.

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The Original 1905
Wright Flyer III, a
National Historic Landmark

The John W. Berry, Sr., Wright Brothers National Museum holds more Wright Family artifacts than anywhere, including the original 1905 Wright Flyer III — the world’s first practical airplane, the only one designated a National Historic Landmark, and what the brothers considered their most important aircraft.

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Your Event, Dayton’s History,
Memories to Last a Lifetime

From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, Carillon Historical Park’s venues combine natural beauty with one-of-a-kind settings to make your special event truly unforgettable.

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Safeguarding the Unique Stories from the City that Changed Everything

Carillon Historical Park collects, preserves, and shares Dayton’s story. With more than 3 million artifacts in its care, the Park invites you to explore the region’s world-changing history through its remarkable collections.

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Innovation Starts in Dayton

By the turn of the 20th century, Dayton held more patents per capita than any other U.S. city. Beginning in the mid-1800s, it rose as a powerhouse of manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Companies like NCR, Mead, Huffy, McCall’s, DELCO, and the Wright Company set the city apart as a center of innovation. Discover how Dayton changed the world.

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Carillon Park Rail Festival

Saturday, June 27 -
Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 9:30 AM

The weekend after Father’s Day, trains roll in for this two-day festival featuring free miniature train rides, $5 rides on the full-size Carillon Park Railro...

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Carillon Park Concert Band
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 2:00 PM

After auditioning to participate, students from across the greater Dayton reg...

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Deeds Carillon Concert
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 3:00 PM

Typically held on Sundays and during Carillon Historical Park’s main events, ...

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Carillon Historical Park inspires generations by connecting them with the unique people, places, and events that changed Dayton and the world.

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Wright Brothers National Museum

The John W. Berry, Sr., Wright Brothers National Museum holds more Wright family artifacts than anywhere, including the 1905 Wright Flyer III — the only airplane designated a National Historic Landmark, the first practical flying machine, and what the Wright brothers considered their most important aircraft.

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Carillon Park Memberships

Preserve Dayton’s remarkable history for future generations. Become a member today!

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Carillon Park Railroad

Winding nearly a mile long, the
Carillon Park Railroad takes guests
on a narrated loop through the sites
and stories of Carillon Park. Pulled by
a replica locomotive and tender from
1851 — the year the first passenger train arrived in Dayton — its open-air coaches carry up to 120 passengers

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