Join us as we explore the rich history and culture of Dayton Ohio, sharing historical and nostalgic stories from our local communities.
Hanoi Taxi is a Lockheed C-141 that became famous for bringing back the first returned prisoners of war in Operation Homecoming. - Read More
Erma Bombeck's recipe for writing a good column, "Hook 'em with the lead. Hold 'em with laughter. Exit with a quip they won't forget." - Read More
As the Bengals prepare for Super Bowl LVI against the Rams, here's a little local NFL trivia. Did you know Dayton was the site of the first game in the NFL? - Read More
Did you know the famous Rike’s Christmas window displays in the Schuster Center's Wintergarden originated in New York City? - Read More
To honor her four decades of covering the Miami Valley. Here are 10 Questions with…Cheryl McHenry. - Read More
Ever wonder where the Road Runner has been running to all these years? Perhaps the answer is Dayton. - Read More
Almost 173 million miles away from Earth, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter took flight over Mars this morning, holding a small piece of fabric from the wing of the 1903 Wright Flyer. - Read More
NASA's Ingenuity Martian helicopter holds a small piece of fabric from the wing of the 1903 Wright Flyer, which was donated to the agency by Carillon Historical Park. - Read More
The Great Blizzard of 1978 struck the Miami Valley with over 40 inches of snow. Over a foot of snow accumulated on January 26th alone. - Read More
Closed in 1967, mysterious tales about the tower at Hills & Dales still persist, but what is the real story? - Read More
Though he’s now a realtor in Palm Beach, Florida; many feel that Clubhouse 22, located in Dayton is Malcolm MacLeod’s most valuable property. - Read More
Running on a ticket with future President Franklin D. Roosevelt as his running mate, Gov. Cox returned to Dayton on August 7th, 1920 to accept the nomination of his party. - Read More
While their careers in radio have past, the voices of several former Dayton disc-jockeys remain in the minds of their many fans. - Read More
The 'Flyover' depicting the first powered flight by Orville Wright, was commissioned to celebrate Dayton's 200th anniversary and was dedicated on Independence Day, 1996. - Read More
Dayton: The birthplace of aviation and square cut pizza, but stepladders and ice cube trays? Who knew?! You won't believe what else! - Read More
Hills and Dales, originally a gift from John Patterson, the founder of the NCR, is now one of Five Rivers MetroParks’ most popular destinations. - Read More
How is “Murphy” of Murphy’s Law tied to Charles Kettering to the Wright brothers? In the new e-book edition of “Dayton’s Children” they are among 20 innovators who changed our world. - Read More
The Belmont Auto Theatre, located at the southeast corner of the intersection at County Line and Shakertown Road, opened on August 7, 1947. - Read More
What's in a Dayton street name? From Alex-Bell to Watervliet, we reveal the history and the people behind familiar, yet curious street names around Dayton. - Read More
On April 26, 1944, Orville Wright climbed into a C-69. Do you know the fascinating story behind Orville Wright's final flight? - Read More