Carillon Historical Park is one of the famous historical parks in Dayton, Ohio. The Historical Park is a 65-acre open-air history museum that serves as the main campus for Dayton History. Their mission is to inspire generations by connecting them with the unique people, places, and events that changed Dayton and the world. Their vision is a world encouraged by their unique regional stories. Carillon Historical Park is considered Montgomery County’s official historical organization. Carillon Historical Park combined with the Montgomery County Historical Society to create a new umbrella organization known as Dayton History. The Historical Parks is a non-profit organization that was established to preserve, share, and celebrate their region’s history. Carillon Historical Park is home to over 30 historic arrangements and cares for over three million artifacts.
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CARILLON HISTORICAL PARK REVIEWS
The park is beautiful with the Christmas lights and the views are awesome. Lines are fairly long on the weekend, and do buy tickets in advance...or buy a membership. It's well worth it. Food options are standard, but there's a nice selection of adult beverages, including Glühwein/mulled wine. Lots of unique, "Dayton" gift options. The note cards made in the print shop were lovely. All of the historical displays are open. The Carillon "tree" is breathtaking. Go, only Scrooge or Grinch would be disappointed. And I'm sure they'd change their minds after a train ride around the park.
Great variety of Dayton related historical artifacts and presentations, highly recommend a stop. Displays range from the Wright Brothers cycling and aviation work (including their 1905 flyer on display) to impressive transportation displays with very old autos, trains, and wagons. The oldest standing house in Dayton is here too, along with old schoolhouse, mill, and other displays. I was very impressed and spent hours here. The tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable.
Our family love this place! We try to always go to the kid friendly events they host. This weekend it was the antique fire apparatus event. Highly recommend coming to Carillon Historical Park with a membership. (Most events are free with membership) you also get discounts at the stores.
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Paul Laurence Dunbar House is a well-maintained historical house in Dayton, OH. The Historical house was the 1904–1906 home of poet Paul Laurence Dunbar in Dayton, Ohio. Paul Laurence Dunbar House was owned by the state of Ohio and operated by Dayton History on behalf of the Ohio Historical Society. The historic house is also part of Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. The House's project completed in 2003 has returned the Dunbar House to its appearance when Paul Laurence Dunbar and his mother, Matilda, lived there. Dunbar lived in the place from 1904 until he died in 1906, his mother lived there from 1904 until she died in 1934. An on-site visitor center features panels describing the story of Dunbar’s life. The Paul Laurence Dunbar House is operated locally by Dayton History, and the tours are led by National Park Service staff.
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PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HOUSE REVIEWS
The history. I grew up hearing his name, his poetry. Seeing the house knowing this is where he grew up looking out of these windows onto this landscape at this railroad track. It gave his life a new meaning to me. My mother taught us, as children, "In the Morning," and my mother being a teacher, made sure we enunciated the words correctly. My sister would repeat it often as we grew up. We were taught to respect art and our culture. The house is a normal house on the corner of two side streets and in a regular neighborhood. And parking is on the street.
This is an amazing place to visit. He had so many accomplishments. When you visit his house, there is so much history behind it. The tour guide provided a wealth of information. A great experience. You get to walk through Paul and his moms home, in the back of his home is a museum. More information about his accomplishments and his struggles during those times. The bike he rode etc. You can also watch a 16 minute movie. I loved having this opportunity to view his greatness. I highly recommend visiting his home and learning more. The cost is FREE!
A local treasure. The Ranger on staff (wish I had gotten his name!) was fantastic to talk to about the Dunbar family. The movie and the tour were great. I highly recommend spending time at the house. Do check out the art and writing the local schools have produced. The Dunbar House is a gem.
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Wright Cycle Company Shop is a well-established museum in Dayton, OH. The Museum includes the Wright Cycle Company building, the Wright Cycle Company Shop (also known as the restored Hoover Block), and the newly established Aviation Trail Visitor Center and Museum. The Wright Cycle Company building served as the headquarters for the Wright brothers' bicycle business from 1895 to 1897. The Company Shop recognizes its historical significance, and the Wright Cycle Company Shop building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990. Additionally, the Wright brothers operated a bicycle repair shop alongside their printing business, further contributing to their entrepreneurial ventures.
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WRIGHT CYCLE COMPANY SHOP REVIEWS
Great small museum. There are tours of the cycle company throughout the day but otherwise it is closed. The visitor’s center has some excellent exhibits and my girls had a blast. Give yourself about an hour to walk through the museum in the visitor’s center. A little longer if you like to read everything. The visit to the cycle shop only takes about 20 minutes.
Interesting educational place to learn about the Wright Brothers their cycle shops, experiments and about life in their time. Well preserved/recreated neighborhood look and excellent exhibits. Add this place to your Air Force Museum visit too!
A hidden gem I can’t believe I didn’t discover til I was an adult. Very educational and the rangers were very accommodating to do small tours of the buildings in the area. Definitely recommend for a day trip!
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