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# Dayton History

You Can't Go a Day Without Dayton™

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- [Home](https://daytonhistory.org/) - Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre open-air history museum. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers, sons of Central Park's Frederick Law Olmsted, it tells the story 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™.
- [Carillon Park Concert Band](https://daytonhistory.org/events/historical-experiences-programs/carillon-park-concert-band/) - Carillon Park Concert Band Tracing its roots to the 1945 creation of the NCR Band, the Carillon Park Concert Band is a long-loved Dayton tradition. Conceived by musical director Clark Haines, this summertime ensemble of talented area high school students originally performed at NCR’s Old River Park. After auditioning to participate, students from across the
- [Mark and Paula Hurd NCR Archive Center - Dedication Ceremony](https://daytonhistory.org/mark-and-paula-hurd-ncr-archive-center-dedication-ceremony/) - Hurd PDF qrDownload
- [Clodbuster Base Ball](https://daytonhistory.org/events/historical-experiences-programs/clodbuster-base-ball/) - Clodbuster Base Ball Typically holding games on Sundays, and during Carillon Historical Park’s main events, the Clodbuster Base Ball Club play 1860s base ball (spelled using two words until the 1880s). Enjoying the game the “way it was meant to be played,” the Clodbusters dress in period uniforms and adhere to 1860s rules. Home Matches
- [Fleurs de Fête Event Map](https://daytonhistory.org/fleurs-dfete-map/)
- [Fleurs de Fête](https://daytonhistory.org/events/special-events/fleurs-de-fete/) - Fleurs de Fête Tickets The Sunday after Mother's Day, Carillon Historical Park comes alive with Fleurs de Fête — the museum's annual wine festival. Enjoy wine tastings, local gourmet food, live entertainment, a silent auction, and more. All proceeds benefit Dayton History, a privately funded nonprofit organization, in its mission to inspire generations by connecting
- [Gem City Letterpress Custom Print Job Inquiry](https://daytonhistory.org/gem-city-letterpress-custom-print-job-inquiry/)
- [Gem City Letterpress](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/things-to-do/gem-city-letterpress/) - Gem City Letterpress The Carillon Historical Park Gem City Letterpress is the nation’s only fully operational 1930s letterpress job shop in a museum. With authentic 1930s printing equipment and furnishings, Gem City Letterpress harkens to a time when Dayton had 77 printing companies, ranging from one-person operations to McCall’s, which produced 4 million magazines daily,
- [Donate](https://daytonhistory.org/donate/) - Donate Donate to Dayton History Donations to Dayton History support the preservation and interpretation of over 40 structures and millions of artifacts, as well as year-round educational programs. These funds are used for a variety of purposes, including: Collecting and preserving the artifacts and stories connected to our region’s history. Conserving and maintaining the 1905
- [Deeds Carillon Concerts](https://daytonhistory.org/events/historical-experiences-programs/deeds-carillon-concerts/) - Deeds Carillon Concerts Typically held on Sundays and during Carillon Historical Park’s main events, Deeds Carillon concerts are performed by Carillonneur Alan Bowman. At 151-feet, with 57 bells, the limestone Deeds Carillon — the Park’s namesake — is Ohio’s largest carillon. In 1939, Edith Walton Deeds, an accomplished musician and wife of National Cash Register
- [Culp's Café](https://daytonhistory.org/dine/culps-cafe/) - Culp's Café Menu This one-of-a-kind eatery honors the soda fountains and lunch counters that once dotted Dayton in the early 1900s. Culp’s Café serves hearty breakfast platters, sandwiches, soups, salads, chicken and waffles, and classic soda fountain treats. For a truly unique experience, guests can dine inside a restored 1903 Barney & Smith interurban railcar
- [A Carillon Christmas](https://daytonhistory.org/events/special-events/a-carillon-christmas/) - A Carillon Christmas Tickets Become a Member Sparkle, Magic, and Holiday Cheer! Join us for A Carillon Christmas to see Carillon Historical Park’s 65-acre campus transformed into a winter wonderland of sparkle, magic, and holiday cheer! All proceeds benefit Dayton History, a privately funded nonprofit organization, in its mission to inspire generations by connecting them with the
- [Birthday Parties](https://daytonhistory.org/events/historical-experiences-programs/birthday-parties/) - Birthday Parties Host a Birthday Party at Carillon Historical Park! Make your child’s special day truly unforgettable by hosting a birthday party at Carillon Historical Park. With a unique blend of hands-on experiences, engaging activities, and a setting full of history and charm, Carillon Park offers a fun and memorable way to celebrate with family
- [Dayton Concours d'Elegance](https://daytonhistory.org/events/special-events/dayton-concours-delegance/) - Dayton Concours d'Elegance Dayton Concours Tickets Vehicle Registration On the second Sunday after Labor Day, some 200 antique and classic automobiles gleam across the Park grounds. Each year, the theme changes. The night before, the Preview Party offers a sneak peek at the cars, plus music, food, drinks, a silent auction, and an automotive art
- [Carillon Park Railroad](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/things-to-do/carillon-park-railroad/) - Carillon Park Railroad Carillon Park Railroad This nearly mile-long, 3-foot narrow-gauge railway features a replica 1851 locomotive that carries up to 120 guests on a narrated tour around Carillon Historical Park’s exhibits. Highlights include Dixon & Shafor Junction, a 100-foot triple-cell ConSpan bridge, two open-air coaches, rare views of the Park, and a ride through
- [Settler Survival Camp](https://daytonhistory.org/events/historical-experiences-programs/settler-survival-camp/) - Settler Survival Camp Tickets Held in the heart of summer, Settler Survival Camp offers five days of early-settlement fun. Campers learn about historic travel methods, hearth cooking, woodworking, textiles, gardening, candle-dipping, and more. Designed for children ages 8 to 12, the camp builds an appreciation for the outdoors and our relationship with the natural world,
- [Membership: Preserve Dayton's History](https://daytonhistory.org/support/membership-levels/) - Membership Levels & Pricing Become a Member — Preserve Dayton's History for Future Generations By becoming a member, you keep the Dayton region's remarkable history alive for future generations. As a privately funded nonprofit, our members make our mission possible: inspiring generations by connecting them with the unique people, places, and events that changed Dayton
- [Event RSVP](https://daytonhistory.org/event-rsvp/) - Event RSVP
- [Wright at Home](https://daytonhistory.org/events/historical-experiences-programs/wright-at-home/) - Wright at Home Tickets Held each April, Wright at Home offers guests the rare opportunity to explore the Wright family home while learning about the historic Oakwood neighborhood that surrounded it, including the homes of J.W. Green, inventor of the Cheez-It, and Bill Chryst, a member of Charles Kettering’s legendary Barn Gang who helped invent the automobile self-starter. Over the
- [Contact](https://daytonhistory.org/contact/) - Contact Get in Touch Carillon Park Sites Carillon Historical Park 1000 Carillon Blvd.Dayton, Ohio 45409(937) 293-2841 Map Culp’s Café 1000 Carillon Blvd.Dayton, Ohio 45409(937) 293-2841 Carillon Brewing Co. 1000 Carillon Blvd.Dayton, Ohio 45409(937) 910-0722 Hawthorn Hill Tours start at:1000 Carillon Blvd.Dayton, Ohio 45409(937) 293-2841 Patterson Homestead 1815 Brown StreetDayton, OH 45409(937) 293-2841 Staff
- [Ringing in the Holidays: A Carillon Christmas Preview Party](https://daytonhistory.org/events/special-events/ringing-in-the-holidays/) - Ringing in the Holidays: A Carillon Christmas Preview Party Event Details Saturday, Nov. 21, 20265:30 to 9 p.m. Admission $75 Members $85 Non-Members Location Carillon Historical Park1000 Carillon Blvd.Dayton, Ohio 45409 Tickets Established in 1995 and held the weekend before Thanksgiving, Ringing in the Holidays is now the official preview party for A Carillon Christmas,
- [Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra](https://daytonhistory.org/events/special-events/heritage-day-with-the-dayton-philharmonic/) - Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Held on Memorial Day weekend, Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic features costumed interpreters, hands-on historical activities, the Carillon Park Concert Band, and concludes with a patriotic performance by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra honoring veterans of the Dayton region and beyond. All proceeds benefit Dayton History, a privately
- [Tavern Dinners](https://daytonhistory.org/events/historical-experiences-programs/tavern-dinners/) - Tavern Dinners End of Winter Feast Tickets Harvest Feast Tickets Held in October and November (Harvest Feast) and March (End of Winter Feast), the Tavern Dinner series features an authentic, three-course, hearth-cooked meal and historical entertainment in the 1796 Newcom Tavern — Dayton’s oldest surviving building. Over the years, Newcom Tavern also served as the
- [Rail & Steam Society](https://daytonhistory.org/events/historical-experiences-programs/rail-steam-society/) - Rail & Steam Society Held on Saturdays — and select Sundays — from April through December, Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society miniature train rides offer fun for the entire family. Established in 1984, the Society operates a 7.5-gauge (1/8th full-scale) miniature railroad throughout Carillon Historical Park. Each June, CPRSS hosts its signature event: Carillon
- [Carillon Park Rail Festival](https://daytonhistory.org/events/special-events/carillon-park-rail-festival/) - Carillon Park Rail Festival 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 Railroad, live steam engines, model train displays, historical displays, and more. Carillon Historical Park is home to B&O No. 1 John Quincy Adams — the oldest surviving
- [Miami Valley Fire Apparatus Show](https://daytonhistory.org/events/special-events/miami-valley-fire-apparatus-show/) - Miami Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Show Step back in time at the Miami Valley Fire Apparatus Show at Carillon Historical Park! Held on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, this family-friendly, educational event is presented by the Miami Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Association in partnership with Dayton History. Explore approximately 40 pieces of antique fire
- [Easter Sunrise Service](https://daytonhistory.org/events/special-events/easter-sunrise-service/) - Easter Sunrise Service The Easter Sunrise Service is Carillon Historical Park’s oldest event. Since 1942, this powerful display of faith has continued — a ceaseless tradition in an ever-changing city. “As dawn broke on Sunday morning, April 5, the first Easter Service was held at the Deeds Carillon," reported the NCR Factory News in its
- [Home School Day](https://daytonhistory.org/events/historical-experiences-programs/homeschool-days/) - Home School Day Held in April and September, Home School Day is a wonderful way for home-schooled students to enjoy hands-on educational activities and programs. With a 4-D animatronic theatre, 30 exhibit buildings, costumed historical interpreters, object theatre presentations at the Wright Brothers National Museum, carousel rides, and more, Home School Day is fun for
- [Carillon Brewing Co](https://daytonhistory.org/dine/carillon-brewing-co/) - Carillon Brewing Co. Order Online Merch Carillon Brewing Co. gives visitors a taste of 1850s-era Dayton through the authentically prepared drink of the times. It is the nation’s only production brewery located in a museum and the only U.S. brewery that fully replicates the historic brewing process. Gas copper lamps light the walkway outside Carillon
- [Victorian Afternoon Teas](https://daytonhistory.org/events/historical-experiences-programs/victorian-teas/) - Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead Tickets Held throughout the year — often around the holidays — Victorian Teas take place inside the storied Patterson Homestead. Established in 1816, the Homestead was once home to Revolutionary War soldier and Lexington, Ky., founder Col. Robert Patterson and National Cash Register Co. founder John H. Patterson. As
- [Visitor Info](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/visitor-info/) - Visitor Info Hours & Pricing Carillon Historical Park Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. SundayNoon to 5 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Admission $14 per adult (ages 18–59) $12 per senior $10 per child (3–17) FREE: Dayton History members and children
- [Patterson Homestead Open Houses](https://daytonhistory.org/events/historical-experiences-programs/patterson-homestead-open-houses/) - Patterson Homestead Open Houses Tickets Originally the home of Revolutionary War soldier Col. Robert Patterson — the founder of Lexington, Ky. —this Federal-style house museum tells the story of Dayton’s influential Patterson family. Col. Patterson settled on this land in 1804, and upon his death in 1827, his estate, known as Rubicon Farm, spanned 2,038
- [Ohio History Day](https://daytonhistory.org/learn/ohio-history-day/) - Ohio History Day Registration & Info Ohio History Day: It’s like a Science Fair, but for History! Ohio History Day (OHD) is an affiliate of National History Day (NHD), a free interdisciplinary and project-based learning program that meets Ohio’s Learning Standards and allows students of all abilities to tell the stories that inspire them! OHD
- [Ringing in the Holidays Event Map](https://daytonhistory.org/events/special-events/ringing-in-the-holidays-event-map/) - Ringing in the Holidays Event Map
- [Group Tours & Educators](https://daytonhistory.org/learn/group-tours-educators/) - Group Tours & Educators Schedule your Group Trip School Field Trips & More! Each year students from around the globe visit Carillon Historical Park. By combining a general Park tour with our hands-on educational workshops, visitors are offered a more focused field trip. Interpretive staff are stationed throughout the Park, and tour groups may proceed
- [Hawthorn Hill](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/things-to-do/hawthorn-hill/) - Hawthorn Hill The Wright Family Mansion Hawthorn Hill is Orville Wright’s success mansion. Join the ranks of Charles Lindbergh, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison as visitors to the world’s first pilot’s last home. With its white pillars and twin porches, Hawthorn Hill has long been synonymous with Orville Wright and the Wright family. After purchasing
- [Carillon Park Museum Store](https://daytonhistory.org/events/historical-experiences-programs/carillon-park-museum-store/) - Museum Store Shop Museum Store Step into the Carillon Historical Park Museum Store and take home a piece of Dayton’s remarkable history. From vintage-inspired apparel and fascinating books to classic toys, collectible ornaments, and cards printed on our 1930s Print Shop press — you’ll find something for everyone. All proceeds benefit Dayton History, a privately
- [Private Event Rentals](https://daytonhistory.org/events/private-event-rentals/) - Private Event Rentals Event Inquiry Events That Make History From intimate ceremonies to large receptions, Dayton History’s venues offer a one-of-a-kind blend of natural beauty, historic charm, and timeless atmosphere — ensuring your special event is unforgettable. And as a privately funded nonprofit, your event directly supports our mission: inspiring generations by connecting them with
- [Join the Society](https://daytonhistory.org/support/join-the-society/) - Society Membership Society Membership Becoming a Society Member is a very meaningful way to keep Dayton's history alive for future generations. Plus, Society Members enjoy exclusive events throughout the year. To join the Dayton History Society, please email Leo DeLuca, Director of Community Relations, at ldeluca@daytonhistory.org or call 937-281-4410 Did you know that… Your membership
- [Volunteer](https://daytonhistory.org/support/volunteer/) - Volunteer Become a Volunteer Volunteer at Dayton History! Volunteering at Carillon Historical Park is a fun and rewarding way to connect with Dayton’s rich history. Volunteers assist with tours, activities, and special events — sharing stories about local innovations and everyday life from generations past. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn, meet new people, and
- [Park Map](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/park-map/) - Park Map
- [Our Mission](https://daytonhistory.org/learn/our-mission/) - Our Mission Our Mission Carillon Historical Park, a privately funded nonprofit, is Montgomery County’s official historical organization. Our mission is to inspire generations by connecting them with the unique people, places, and events that changed Dayton and the world. About Carillon Historical Park Carillon Historical Park, home to the Wright Brothers National Museum, is a
- [A Very Carillon Christmas](https://daytonhistory.org/a-very-carillon-christmas/)
- [Donation Request](https://daytonhistory.org/support/donation-request/) - Donation Request
- [Privacy Policy](https://daytonhistory.org/contact/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Your privacy is very important to us. Accordingly, we have developed this Policy in order for you to understand how we collect, use, communicate and disclose and make use of personal information. The following outlines our privacy policy. Before or at the time of collecting personal information, we will identify the purposes for
- [Careers & Volunteers](https://daytonhistory.org/support/careers/) - Careers & Volunteers Join Our Team We’re delighted that you’re interested in joining the Dayton History team. With new projects in development year-round, we’re always seeking creative, energetic professionals who are passionate about history and eager to share their skills and experience. The fun, educational atmosphere of Carillon Historical Park and our other historic sites
- [You Can't Go a Day Without Dayton](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/you-cant-go-a-day-without-dayton/) - Wright Brothers National Museum Colonel Edward A. Deeds National Cash Register Paul Laurence Dunbar Ritty Dial Cash Register Ermal Fraze and the Pop Top Dayton and the Cheez-It James A. Parsons - Duriron The Electric Automobile Starter Liquid Crystal Display First UPC Scan Freon Henny Penny and the Pressure Fryer The Huffy Convertible Aviation
- [Collections & Research](https://daytonhistory.org/learn/research-collections/) - Collections & Research Digital Archive Dayton History Books Online Artifact Donation Collections & Research Dayton History collects, preserves, interprets, and promotes the area’s past through a comprehensive collection of artifacts and archival materials reflecting the social, cultural, economic, religious, and political history of Dayton, Montgomery County, and surrounding regions. Special emphasis is placed on the
- [Patterson Homestead](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/things-to-do/patterson-homestead/) - Patterson Homestead Patterson Homestead Built in three major stages between 1816–1850, this historic home raised three generations of Pattersons, including legendary industrialist John H. Patterson who founded his National Cash Register enterprise on the family’s land—roughly a half-mile northwest of Patterson Homestead. Originally the home of Revolutionary War soldier and founder of Lexington, Ky., Col.
- [The Great 1913 Flood Exhibit](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/things-to-do/the-great-1913-flood-exhibit/) - The Great 1913 Flood Exhibit The Great 1913 Flood was Ohio’s worst natural disaster, with waters rising 20 feet in low-lying areas and surging up to 25 miles per hour. Gas lines ruptured, fires swept through the city, and the Great Miami River expanded to more than a mile wide on each side. More than
- [The James F. Dicke Family Transportation Center](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/things-to-do/the-james-f-dicke-family-transportation-center/) - The James F. Dicke Family Transportation Center The James F. Dicke Family Transportation Center houses the 1835 B&O No. 1, John Quincy Adams — the oldest surviving American-built locomotive — alongside a stunning Barney & Smith parlor railcar, an authentic Conestoga wagon, and many other remarkable transportation artifacts. Carillon Historical Park’s James F. Dicke Family
- [Wright Brothers National Museum](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/things-to-do/wright-brothers-national-museum/) - Wright Brothers National Museum The John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers National Museum displays more Wright artifacts than anywhere, including the 1905 Wright Flyer III — the only airplane designated a National Historic Landmark, Ohio's official state plane, the first practical flying machine, and what the Wright brothers considered their most important aircraft. Known as
- [Heritage Center of Dayton Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/things-to-do/heritage-center-of-dayton-manufacturing-entrepreneurship/) - Heritage Center of Dayton Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship By the turn of the 20th century, Dayton had more patents per capita than any other U.S. city, and one in six of the nation’s corporate executives had spent part of their career at the legendary National Cash Register Co. Beginning in the mid-1800s, Dayton rose as a
- [History on the Hill & Moraine Trails](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/things-to-do/history-on-the-hill-moraine-trails/) - History on the Hill & Moraine Trails The History on the Hill Interpretive Center tells the story of the land on which Carillon Historical Park sits—its geological history, its settlement by the prehistoric Hopewell people, and its use as a segment of the Miami and Erie Canal. Featuring a number of exhilarating tunnel slides, the
- [Things to Do](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/things-to-do/) - Things to Do Inside Carillon Historical Park Early Settlement Area Consisting of Newcom Tavern (Dayton’s oldest standing building, ca. 1796), the William Morris House (ca. 1815), the Hetzel Summer Kitchen (1817), Newcom House (ca. 1841), the Watervliet Shaker Building (ca. 1819), and Locust Grove School No. 12 (1896), Carillon Historical Park’s Early Settlement Area recalls
- [Become a Volunteer](https://daytonhistory.org/support/careers/become-a-volunteer/) - Become a Volunteer
- [Private Event Rentals Inquiry](https://daytonhistory.org/events/private-event-rentals-inquiry/) - Private Event Rentals Inquiry Private Event Rental Inquiry
- [Photo & Video Gallery](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/photo-video-gallery/) - Photo & Video Gallery Carillon Historical Park Wright Brothers National Museum Hawthorn Hill Fleurs de Fête Concours d'Elegance Ringing in the Holidays Patterson Homestead Great 1913 Flood Exhibit Gem City Letterpress A Carillon Christmas Kettering Family Education Center James F. Dicke Family Transportation Center
- [Artifact Donation](https://daytonhistory.org/learn/research-collections/artifact-donation/) - Artifact Donation Artifact Donation Submission
- [Early Settlement Area](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/things-to-do/early-settlement-area/) - Early Settlement Area Consisting of Newcom Tavern (Dayton’s oldest standing building, ca. 1796), the William Morris House (ca. 1815), the Hetzel Summer Kitchen (1817), Newcom House (ca. 1841), the Watervliet Shaker Building (ca. 1819), and Locust Grove School No. 12 (1896), Carillon Historical Park’s Early Settlement Area recalls the early days of Dayton—a city that
- [Upcoming Events](https://daytonhistory.org/events/upcoming-events/) - Upcoming Events
- [Plan Your Group Tour](https://daytonhistory.org/visit/plan-your-group-tour/) - Plan Your Group Tour

## Draw Attention

- [Fleurs de Fête Event Map](https://daytonhistory.org/?da_image=596)