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 and the world.
From the airplane to the cash register, the pop-top to the automobile self-starter, the Cheez-It to the first NFL game, Dayton, Ohio — a city that once led the nation in patents per capita — has a legacy that continues to inspire. Thank you for helping us share it.
General Benefits
Members enjoy these great benefits for one full year from the date of purchase
Unlimited Admission To:
- Carillon Historical Park
- Patterson Homestead
- Dayton Heritage Day
- Carillon Park Rail Festival
- Antique Fire Apparatus Show
- Dayton Concours d’Elegance
- A Carillon Christmas
Discounts for Dining & Shopping:
- 10% discount at Culp’s Café (excludes alcohol)
- 10% discount at the Carillon Brewing Co. (excludes alcohol)
- 10% discount in the Museum Store ($10 minimum purchase)
Photo Archive & Research Discounts:
- Discounts on research fees and photos from our digital archive
Discounted Tours:
- Hawthorn Hill, Orville Wright’s success mansion
Discounted pricing for special events & programs:
- Tavern Dinners
- Victorian Afternoon Teas
- Settler Survival Summer Camp
- Concours d’Elegance Preview Party
- Ringing in the Holidays
Additional Member Perks:
- Invitation to our Annual Meeting and other members-only programs
- Subscription to The Heritage, Dayton History’s newsletter
- Members-only special offers
Membership Levels
Individual
$75
General benefits for one named adult
Family
$100
General benefits for two named adults and children 17 and under
Carousel
$125
Includes all Family benefits, plus unlimited rides on the Carousel of Dayton Innovation and pint upgrades at Carillon Brewing Co.
1851 Train
$151
Includes all 1851 Train benefits, plus unlimited rides on the Carillon Park Railroad.
Sponsor
$250
Includes all 1851 Train benefits, plus four admission tickets for guests.
Patron
$500
Includes all 1851 Train benefits, plus six admission tickets for guests.
Join the Society
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.