Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre open-air history museum
that serves as the main campus for Dayton History.
We share the amazing stories of how Dayton changed the world!

Mon - Sat: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sun: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
937-293-2841

1000 Carillon Boulevard
Dayton, Ohio 45409

See the Wright Brothers' First Practical Airplane

1905 Wright Flyer III

Watch the past come to life before your eyes

Step Back in Time

More than 3 Million Artifacts In Our Care

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Learn how Dayton changed the world!

Plan your visit

Tour the Wright family's Oakwood home

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Visit the Wright Brothers National Museum

More Wright Artifacts!

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Production Brewery!

Step in an 1850s
Production Brewery!

Carillon Brewing Co

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Open House at the Patterson Homestead

Learn about the Patterson Family and how they influenced the Dayton area.

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Small-Scale Train Runs

Train rides are available at Carillon Park from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted with weather permitting.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Wright at Home

Travel back in time through a mansion open house and enjoy a walking tour of the surrounding neighborhood.

Sunday, May 05, 2024

Victorian Tea: Mother's Day

Join us for an authentic three course tea service served by costumed interpreters and learn about the Patterson family.

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Small-Scale Train Runs

Train rides are available at Carillon Park from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted with weather permitting.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Fleurs de Fête

Sample more than 400 selections of wine while savoring gourmet dishes from dozens of local restaurants.

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Small-Scale Train Runs

Small-scale train rides are available at Carillon Park during Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic.

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic – 5/26

Its an old-fashioned patriotic celebration! Explore exhibits and buildings while participating in hands-on historical activities like musket firing and candle dipping. The day ends with a patriotic concert on the Town Greene by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.

Saturday, June 08, 2024

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DAVID MCCULLOUGH

The 1905 Wright Flyer III, on display at Carillon Park,
“is in many ways the beginning of aviation…”

See the Wright Brothers' First Practical Airplane

Watch the past come to life before your eyes

More than 3 Million Artifacts In Our Care

Learn how Dayton changed the world!

Tour the Wright family's Oakwood home

Visit the Wright Brothers National Museum