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 gift, at any level, directly supports Dayton History, a privately funded nonprofit, in its mission: inspiring generations by connecting them with the unique people, places, and events that changed Dayton and the world.

Membership gifts are tax-deductible as allowable by law.

During your one-year membership period, you will enjoy the following benefits:

Society Levels

Dunbar:
$1,000–$2,499

  • Unlimited admission to Carillon Historical Park and the Patterson Homestead for you and your immediate household; discounted tours of Hawthorn Hill, Orville Wright’s home
  • Six complimentary guest admission tickets to Carillon Historical Park ($48 value)
  • Admission to Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Carillon Park Rail Festival, and the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Discounted pricing for select summer camps, workshops, events, and programs
  • Special invitations to Society Member-only events, all member events, and all Dayton History special events
  • 10% member discount on event rentals at any Dayton History site*
  • One year’s complimentary subscription to The Heritage member publication
  • Listing as a Dunbar Society member in The Heritage member publication

*Does not include Hawthorn Hill

Jonathan Dayton:
$2,500–$4,999

  • Unlimited admission to Carillon Historical Park and the Patterson Homestead for you and your immediate household; discounted tours of Hawthorn Hill, Orville Wright’s home
  • Eight complimentary guest admission tickets to Carillon Historical Park ($64 value)
  • Admission to the Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Carillon Park Rail Festival, and the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Discounted pricing for select summer camps, workshops, events, and programs
  • Special invitations to Society Member-only events, all member events, and all Dayton History special events
  • 15% member discount on all event rentals at any Dayton History site*
  • One year’s complimentary subscription to The Heritage member publication
  • Listing as a Jonathan Dayton Society member in The Heritage member publication

George Newcom:
$5,000–$9,999

  • A private tour of a Dayton History site of your choice
  • Unlimited admission to Carillon Historical Park and the Patterson Homestead for you and your immediate household; discounted tours of Hawthorn Hill, Orville Wright’s home
  • Ten complimentary guest admission tickets to Carillon Historical Park ($80 value)
  • Admission to the Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Carillon Park Rail Festival, and the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Discounted pricing for select summer camps, workshops, events, and programs
  • Special invitations to Society Member-only events, all member events, and all Dayton History special events
  • 20% member discount on all event rentals at any Dayton History site*
  • One year’s complimentary subscription to The Heritage member publication
  • Listing as a George Newcom Society member in The Heritage member publication
  • Two guest passes to the Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic
  • Two guest passes to the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Two tickets to Ringing in the Holidays

Wright Brothers: $10,000–$24,999

  • A private tour of two Dayton History sites of your choice
  • Unlimited admission to Carillon Historical Park and the Patterson Homestead for you and your immediate household; discounted tours of Hawthorn Hill, Orville Wright’s home
  • Twelve complimentary guest admission tickets to Carillon Historical Park ($96 value)
  • Admission to the Dayton Heritage Day, Carillon Park Rail Festival, and the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Discounted pricing for select summer camps, workshops, events, and programs
  • Special invitations to Society Member-only events, all member events, and all Dayton History special events
  • 25% member discount on all event rentals at any Dayton History site*
  • One year’s complimentary subscription to The Heritage member publication
  • Listing as a Wright Brothers Society member in The Heritage member publication
  • Four guest passes to the Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic
  • Four guest passes to the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Four tickets to Ringing in the Holidays

Kettering: $25,000 and above

  • A private tour of three Dayton History sites
  • Unlimited admission to Carillon Historical Park and the Patterson Homestead for you and your immediate household; discounted tours of Hawthorn Hill, Orville Wright’s home
  • Fourteen complimentary guest admission tickets to Carillon Historical Park ($112 value)
  • Free admission to the Dayton Heritage Day, Carillon Park Rail Festival, and the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Discounted pricing for select summer camps, workshops, events, and programs
  • Special invitations to Society Member-only events, all member events, and all Dayton History special events
  • One complimentary event rental at any Dayton History site*
  • One year’s complimentary subscription to The Heritage member publication
  • Listing as a Kettering Society member in The Heritage member publication
  • Six guest passes to the Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic
  • Six guest passes to the Dayton Concours d’Elegance
  • Six tickets to Ringing in the Holidays

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