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

Carillon Park Railroad Now Boarding!

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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

Search the Archive

Learn how Dayton changed the world!

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Tour the Wright family's Oakwood home

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Production Brewery!

Step in an 1850s
Production Brewery!

Carillon Brewing Co

Sunday, June 09, 2024

Victorian Tea: Jane Austen Tea

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

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Small-Scale Train Runs

Train rides are available at Carillon Park during Carillon Park Rail Festival.

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Dayton History and the Carillon Park Rail and Steam Society are proud to present the 16th annual Rail Festival. Join us for: Free miniature train rides, live steam engines, model train displays, historical displays, fun for all ages, food and merchandise vendors.

Sunday, June 23, 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, June 23, 2024

Carillon Park Rail Festival

Saturday, July 06, 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.

Monday, July 08, 2024

Settler Survival Camp

Experience the Miami Valley from an early settler’s perspective. Participate in everyday chores and activities that enabled settlers to survive on the wild frontier.

Monday, July 15, 2024

Settler Survival Camp

Experience the Miami Valley from an early settler’s perspective. Participate in everyday chores and activities that enabled settlers to survive on the wild frontier.

Monday, July 22, 2024

Settler Survival Camp

Experience the Miami Valley from an early settler’s perspective. Participate in everyday chores and activities that enabled settlers to survive on the wild frontier.

Saturday, July 27, 2024