Join us as we explore the rich history and culture of Dayton Ohio, sharing historical and nostalgic stories from our local communities.
The Father of American Salesmanship is the first full biography of John H. Patterson in nearly 100 years. Now available at Carillon Park’s Museum Store. - Read More
A new interactive exhibit exploring the Berry Company's history opens July 7 at Carillon Historical Park - Read More
World War II veteran US Army MSgt. Richard Gard turns 100 years old on April 6—family and friends encouraging the local community to send birthday cards. - Read More
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, presiding over the corner of Second and Main Streets in downtown Dayton, celebrated its 20th anniversary this week. - 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 nation prepares for Super Bowl LVII, here's a little local NFL trivia. Did you know Dayton was the site of the first game in the NFL? - Read More
Woodland Cemetery, members of the Dunbar Alumni Association and Dayton Dunbareans will celebrate another annual graveside tribute to Dayton’s own Paul Laurence Dunbar on the day of his death - Read More
It’s possible that the brand will live on, as the company hopes to sell the iconic Mikesell's brand to another quality snack food manufacturer. - 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
SAM 26000, Kennedy's Air Force One, is on display in the Presidential Gallery of the National Museum of the United States Air Force. - 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 passed away back in 2011, the presence of Barry Lee Hobart, better known as Dr. Creep, is still felt by many, especially around Halloween. - Read More
Mysterious local tales that will give you the chills. Could these be the most haunted places around Dayton? - Read More
Do you believe in ghosts? If not, there are some places in Dayton that could change your mind. - Read More
Hanoi Taxi is a Lockheed C-141 that became famous for bringing back the first returned prisoners of war in Operation Homecoming. - 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
