Dayton History
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John H. Patterson's unfinished autobiography released after 103 years
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.
Berry Company Exhibit Opening at Carillon Park
A new interactive exhibit exploring the Berry Company's history opens July 7 at Carillon Historical Park
Local WWII hero celebrates 100th birthday
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.
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
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.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Annual Graveside Tribute
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
Dayton's Mikesell's to Close after 112+ years
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.
JFKs Air Force One on display in Dayton
SAM 26000, Kennedy's Air Force One, is on display in the Presidential Gallery of the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
Hanoi Taxi on display in Dayton
Hanoi Taxi is a Lockheed C-141 that became famous for bringing back the first returned prisoners of war in Operation Homecoming.
The fascinating story of Rike's Christmas window displays
Did you know the famous Rike's Christmas window displays in the Schuster Center's Wintergarden originated in New York City?
10 Questions with Cheryl McHenry
To honor her four decades of covering the Miami Valley. Here are 10 Questions with…Cheryl McHenry.
Beep Beep: The Roadrunner has roots in Dayton
Ever wonder where the Road Runner has been running to all these years? Perhaps the answer is Dayton.
Ingenuity soars above Mars holding piece of Wright brothers' first airplane
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.
A piece of the Wright brothers' first airplane is set to fly on Mars
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.
Malcolm MacLeod's Clubhouse 22
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.
100 years today, Gov. Cox and FDR led parade in downtown Dayton
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.
Dayton Radio Icons - DJs from the past
While their careers in radio have past, the voices of several former Dayton disc-jockeys remain in the minds of their many fans.
The 'Flyover' celebrating the first flight was dedicated on Independence Day
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.
Dayton: A City of Inventors
Dayton: The birthplace of aviation and square cut pizza, but stepladders and ice cube trays? Who knew?! You won't believe what else!
Over a hundred years of history at Hills & Dales
Hills and Dales, originally a gift from John Patterson, the founder of the NCR, is now one of Five Rivers MetroParks' most popular destinations.
"Dayton's Children" chronicles world-changers, now in E-book
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.
