History, Heritage, & Science Museums
Alverta Green Museum/Mason Historical Society
masonhistoricalsociety.org
Mason • 513-398-6750
The Alverta Green Musuem, a Victorian house built in 1890, was deeded to the Mason Historical Society by Green, a long time Mason resident and local antiques dealer. The museum showcases various artifacts from Mason's great history, taking viewers on a journey back in time. Members and volunteers of the Society dedicate their time to preserve the 200 year history and heritage of Mason, and at the same time create and promote new interest in that history and heritage.
America’s Packard Museum
americaspackardmuseum.org
Dayton • 937-226-1710
America’s Packard Museum in Dayton is the world’s only restored Packard Dealership operating as a museum and the only full-time museum dedicated exclusively to the Packard Motor Car company, its products, and its philosophies.
American Veterans Heritage Center (AVHC)
americanveteransheritage.org
Dayton • 937-267-7628
The AVHC is a non-profit, (501c3) corporation. They honor our veterans by preserving a priceless piece of national and local history – the Soldiers Home located at the VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. Their mission is to partner with the Department of Veterans Affairs Dayton Campus preserving VA history to inspire and educate the local region, communities, and nation and they exist to honor our Veterans by preserving VA history.
Aviation Trail Visitor Center & Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
www.aviationtrailinc.org
Dayton • 937-225-7705
The Aviation Trail Visitor Center & Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center is operated by the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in partnership with Aviation Trail, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to preserve and promote the Dayton area's unique aviation heritage. The Visitor Center is in the building where the Wright Brothers operated a printing business and the complex includes a replica of a 1902 Wright glider, the Aviation Trail Parachute Museum, and the Wright Cycle Company in a next door restored building where the Wrights manufacture bicycles. The Visitor Center also serves as a starting point for the "Aviation Trail", a self-guided tour of many more area aviation related sites.
Bear’s Mill
bearsmill.org
Greenville • 937-548-5112
Bear’s Mill is one of the few operating water-powered mills in Ohio today. A rare historic landmark, The Mill is located on the eastern outskirts of Greenville, Ohio, along a peaceful stretch of creek side woodlands. Managed and maintained by the Friends of Bear’s Mill, today’s Mill offers an exciting place to experience a bit of history in a strikingly beautiful setting. In addition to their regular historic tours, the first floor of Bear’s Mill is a celebration of food, nature, and art.
Benninghofen Home Museum and Heritage Hall/Butler County Historical Society
bchistoricalsociety.com
Hamilton • 513-896-9930
The Butler County Historical Society operates three facilities in the area. The Benninghofen Home Museum (constructed in 1863) offers a look at the 1890s life of a local industrialist. The Soldiers, Sailors and Pioneers Monument is dedicated to county veterans from the Revolutionary War to the Spanish American War. Beautiful stained glass and hundreds of names carved on the interior marble walls abound. Heritage Hall and the Robert McCloskey Museum celebrate local history and the area's favorite and most notable children's author.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
boonshoftmuseum.org
Dayton • 937-275-7431
The Boonshoft Museum in Dayton is an interactive science museum, offering hands-on exhibits and educational experiences for all ages. It features displays on natural history, astronomy, and wildlife, along with a planetarium and a zoo.
The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum
bradfordrrmuseum.org
Bradford • 937-552-2196
The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum celebrates the heritage and impact that the railroad had upon our community and the individuals who worked within the railroad industry. Founded in 2002 by several local railroad enthusiasts, the Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum takes visitors on a journey through local railroad history as depicted through photos, interactive displays, and railroad memorabilia. Their newest addition--the BF Tower Project--is expected to be completed in 2020 and will demonstrate the role that a Switching Station played in directing traffic through a junction.
The British Transportation Museum
britishtransportationmuseum.org
Dayton • 937-546-0039
The British Transportation Museum is an all-volunteer nonprofit charity with a mission of preservation and education about British transportation. It has an eclectic, ever-growing collection of 58 cars, two motorcycles, 15 bicycles, an Irish boat, memorabilia, and a library. Founded 21 years ago, the museum moved into its 83,000-square-foot home in 2015. This museum is the only effort of its kind in the Americas focused on British transportation.
Canal Museum/Middletown Historical Society
middletownhistoricalsociety.com
Middletown • 513-424-5539
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The Canal Museum was erected in 1982 as a replica of a lock tender's house. It is located on the former site of the Miami-Erie canal and the Hydraulic Canal on the outskirts of current Smith Park. At the Canal Museum, visitors are able to learn about what it was like living during canal days and learn more about Middletown's history.
Carillon Historical Park/Dayton History
daytonhistory.org
Dayton • 937-293-2841
Carillon Historical Park serves as the main campus for Dayton History, the official historical organization of Montgomery County. In addition to the park, Dayton History operates Hawthorn Hill, the Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site, the Patterson Homestead, the Old Court House, Memorial Hall, and the Archive Center. The organization brings the past to life to understand the present and inspire the future by collecting, preserving, interpreting, presenting, and promoting the region’s past.
Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society
www.cprss.org
Dayton
The Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society builds, operates, and promotes a 7 1/2 inch gauge (1/8th full scale) railroad in the Carillon Historical Park and promotes 7 1/2 inch gauge activities at model train shows. The primary activity of the Society is cultural and historical as the railroad represents a small version of the type that contributed to the growth of the region. The track has been in operation since 1985.
Carriage Hill MetroPark
metroparks.org
Dayton • 937-275-PARK (7275)
The Historical Farm at Carriage Hill MetroPark tells important stories that celebrate our agricultural heritage in the Miami Valley. Visitors to Carriage Hill Historical Farm will be immersed in 19th century farm life. Within the preserved house and farm buildings there are demonstrations of heritage skills and crafts by living-history interpreters. Activities such as blacksmithing, woodworking, cooking, quilting and canning are all demonstrated at the farm.
Centerville-Washington History Museums
centervillewashingtonhistory.org
Centerville • 937-433-0123
Centerville-Washington History’s mission is to connect the community to its heritage by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and promoting the history of Centerville and Washington Township. There are three early 1800’s limestone buildings that tell the history of the area. The Walton House Museum, Asahel Wright Museum, and Aaron Nutt Research Center. Open Tuesday through Friday, 12–4 p.m.
Covington-Newberry Historical Society Museum
villageofcovington.com
Covington
Operated by the Covington-Newberry Historical Society, the museum building itself dates back to about 1850 and has served many tasks for the town, including as a schoolhouse, firehouse, village hall, and jail. Inside is an impressive mix of Covington/Newberry Township artifacts including early photographs that date from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s as well as products and promotional pieces from local merchants and political campaigns. In addition, there are military displays and church history displays, along with photos of former mayors, fire chiefs, police chiefs, doctors and dentists, and equipment from the Covington Hospital.
The Crabill Homestead/Clark County Historical Society
facebook.com/CrabillHomestead
Springfield • 937-324-0657
The Crabill Homestead is located in Buck Creek State Park and is accessible by way of a private road accessed from Overlook Drive. The Crabill House dates to the 1820s and is a three-bay, Federal-style house. They offer tours, demonstrations, and events during their open season.
Daniel Hertzler House Museum/George Rogers Clark Heritage Association
grcha.org
Springfield • 937-882-6000
The GRCHA invites visitors to get to know what Pre-Civil War life was like through the eyes of a local legend, Mennonite pioneer and wealthy entrepreneur Daniel Hertzler. Hertzler was a 19th century corporate king and a money-lender who owned a grist mill, saw mill, brick distillery, whiskey distillery and over 1,000 acres of farmland. Hertzler’s wealth and status would ultimately lead to foul play and Mr. Hertzler’s demise. Experience the mystery – piece it together for yourself and investigate the house’s unsolvable murder while on your tour.
Dayton Automobile and Memorabilia Museum
daytonautoandmemorabilia.org
Dayton • 937-469-3962
The Dayton Auto & Memorabilia Museum is dedicated to recording and preserving the automotive past for the understanding and enjoyment of future generations. They do this through research, acquisition, preservation, public displays, touring, and online resource sharing. They invite you to schedule some time for their curator to walk you through the collection.
The Doty Homestead and Pioneer Barn/Oxford Museum Association
oxfordmuseumassociation.com
Oxford • 513-523-8005
The Doty Homestead was a family farm for 125 years until it became part of the developing Hueston Woods State Park in the mid-1950′s. As Acton Lake was being created, the Ohio Division of Parks and Recreation renovated the old brick farmhouse for use as a park office. The house was made available to the Oxford Museum Association through a state lease and, in 1959, the Association opened it to the public.
Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve
fortancient.org
Oregonia • 513-932-4421
Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve is Ohio’s first state park. Explore North America’s largest ancient hilltop enclosure, built 2,000 years ago. A National Historic Landmark, the site is thought to have served as a social and ceremonial gathering place. Experience an on-site museum and gift shop, recreated American Indian garden and three miles of hiking trails with scenic overlooks.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House
westcotthouse.org
Springfield • 937-327-9291
Completed in 1908, the Westcott House is Frank Lloyd Wright’s only Prairie Style home in Ohio and one of the country’s finest Wright house museums. The Westcott House underwent a $5.3 million restoration in 2005, and each of its features—from art glass and original hardware to hand-decorated walls and massive urns—has been returned to its 1908 appearance. Docent-led tours are available Tuesday through Sunday.
Friends of the Dayton Arcade
arcadedayton.com
Dayton
Friends of the Dayton Arcade celebrates the activation and innovation of the Dayton Arcade through a variety of community initiatives utilizing this historic venue.
Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center
thefunkcenter.org
Dayton • 937-837-4441
The organization's mission is to establish a home for the legacy of Funk music by acknowledging the artists who brought this art form to life while showcasing the Funk experience. Their vision is to be the premier organization to house and maintain Funk music memorabilia, and to advance the public’s knowledge, especially children, on the worldwide impact of Funk music.
The Gammon House - a National Historic Underground Railroad Site
gammonhouse.org
Springfield • 937 244-2754
The Gammon House was built in 1850 -- the same year that the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 imposed six months' imprisonment and a massive $1,000 fine on any person aiding a runaway slave by providing food or shelter. George and Sarah (Bradley) Gammon displayed extreme courage and bravery. They were free persons of color who risked imprisonment, enormous fines and ostracism by their neighbors to help others become free. The Gammon House is one of only three existing Ohio “stops” on the Underground Railroad owned by a free person of color.
Garst Museum
garstmuseum.org
Greenville • 937-548-5250
The Garst Museum features vibrant exhibits about remarkable individuals who hailed from Darke County: Lowell Thomas, CBS broadcaster and explorer; Annie Oakley, world-famous sharpshooter; and Zachary Lansdowne, commander of the USS Shenandoah. The museum also houses an extensive exhibit honoring Native American history, Fort Greene Ville, the signing of The Greene Ville Peace Treaties, and the fascinating series of events that ultimately opened the gates to the west.
The Golf Museum of Miami Valley
mvgf.org
Dayton
The Golf Museum of Miami Valley was established to ensure preservation of the legacy left by our community's rich golf history. The Miami Valley area played an important role in development of the game of golf in North America. The Miami Valley Golf Club houses a collection of artifacts, including displays on the MacGregor Golf Company and its history here in Dayton.
Hammond House Museum/Reily Township Historical Society
reilytownshiphistoricalsociety.org
Oxford • 513-593-2735
The Hammond House Museum was once home to the Hammond family and later the Webb family of Reily Township. The house is now home to many artifacts dating back to the early 1800’s. They truly want to preserve and share Reily Township history for not only your enjoyment but also for generations to come.
The Harding Museum/Franklin Area Historical Society
franklinohhist.org
Franklin
The Harding Museum is located on the corner of Park Avenue and Elm Street in the Mackinaw Historical District, west of the Great Miami River in Franklin, Ohio. The house was built by Clarence Harding, Vice-President of the Harding Paper Mills, in 1901 for a cost of $9,000. The frame house now located at 321 Park Avenue was originally at 302 Park. It was moved by 1900. General Harding and Mrs. Harding willed their house to FAHS for use as a local history museum. It opened to the public as the Harding Museum on Sunday, April 30, 1972.
Harmon Museum & Art Gallery/Warren County Historical Society
www.wchsmuseum.org/harmonmuseum
Lebanon • 513-932-1817
Explore the rich history of Southwest Ohio, thanks to the extensive collection of art and artifacts in this award-winning museum. Housed in historic Harmon Hall, Harmon Museum and Art Gallery covers four floors (over 77,000 sq. ft.) and houses four art galleries, prehistoric artifacts, Shaker artifacts and documents, a recreation of an 1800s town square, an extensive textile collection, research library, and more. Harmon Museum's art collection is the 2nd largest between Dayton and Cincinnati. Their four art galleries include contemporary, folk, and American art, and a rotating exhibition gallery.
Hefner Museum of Natural History at Miami University
miami.oh/edu
Oxford • 513-529-4617
The Hefner Museum of Natural History seeks to increase visitors' knowledge of animal natural history; in particular, it emphasizes the animals of Southwest Ohio. Through its exhibits and collections, The Hefner Museum of Natural History helps visitors to understand and appreciate the importance of animal biodiversity, conservation and ecology.
Heritage Center of Clark County/Clark County Historical Society
heritage.center
Springfield • 937-324-0657
The Heritage Center occupies the former City Building & Market, which was built in 1890 and extends an entire city block. Today, it houses a museum that faithfully recounts the history of America’s Heartland, as well as a library and historical archives. Known by architectural aficionados for its stunning Richardsonian Romanesque design, the Heritage Center hosts approximately 30,000 visitors each year. Admission is free.
The Heritage Village/Miamisburg Historical Society
historicalmiamisburg.org
Miamisburg • 937-859-5000
The Heritage Village is an authentically furnished, multi-building museum administered by the Miamisburg Historical Society for the city. Sites consist of the Gebhart Tavern Museum, where visitors can view historical items depicting life in the early 19th century, the Jacob Kercher Pioneer Home, and 147 West Lock Street.
The International Peace Museum
peace.museum
Dayton • 937-227-3223
The International Peace Museum is located at 10 N. Ludlow Street on Courthouse Square in Downtown Dayton. Programs include Building Peace, a quarterly speaker series with authors, artists, and thinkers, meditation, an annual summer camp, a music series, permanent exhibits, and four traveling guest exhibits annually. The Museum houses the most definitive exhibit on the Dayton Peace Accords and is the home of the Dayton Peace Prize.
Johnston Farm & Indian Agency
johnstonfarmohio.com
Piqua • 937-773-2522
The Johnston Farm & Indian Agency tells the story of the early events that helped shape Ohio, from the establishment of the Pickawillany village in 1747 to Camp Piqua in 1862. Against the backdrop of the home and farm of Col. John Johnston, the Woodland Indian and Canal Museum, and a restored stretch of the Miami and Erie Canal, the past is preserved and brought to life for visitors.
Karl E. Limper Geology Museum at Miami University
miamioh.edu
Oxford • 513-529-3220
The Karl E. Limper Geology Museum, located in Miami University's Shideler Hall, provides displays of quality geological specimens intended to help students and visitors better understand and appreciate basic geological concepts. The Limper Museum contains hundreds of specimens of the world-famous fossils of southwestern Ohio as well as minerals, rocks, fossils, and meteorites from all over the world.
Lane-Hooven House/Hamilton Community Foundation
hamiltonfoundation.org
Hamilton • 513-867-1717
The Lane–Hooven House is a historic house museum in Hamilton, Ohio. Built in 1863 for Clark Lane, a Hamilton industrialist and philanthropist, the octagonal house features a brick exterior with Gothic Tudor elements. Other features include an open spiral staircase extending from the basement to the third floor turret, cast-iron fence, a greenhouse and a fountain. It was listed in the National Register on October 25, 1973. The Lane–Hooven house is one of only 400 octagonal structures in the United States.
Lincoln Society of Dayton
www.lincolnsocietyofdayton.com
Dayton
The Lincoln Society of Dayton is a nonpartisan organization founded in 2003 to honor the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Our objective is to preserve an historic moment in time of a great man, President Abraham Lincoln, who changed our nation and the history of our country, and create opportunities for the community to participate in Lincoln related programs and activities.
Miami Valley Military History Museum
mvmhm.com
Fairborn • 937-318-8820
The Miami Valley Military History Museum was established to perpetuate and preserve the memory of the veterans of our Armed Forces past, present, and future, establish a permanent military history museum as a repository for artifacts and research materials, highlight the military history of local communities and the state of Ohio, and foster patriotism and respect for veterans and the Armed Forces. Displays begin with the Revolutionary War and continue through the War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish-American War, both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, Operations DESERT STORM, ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM and Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW) such as Lebanon, Grenada, and Panama. All ranks and branches of the service are represented.
Miami Valley Veterans Museum
miamivalleyveteransmuseum.com
Troy • 937-332-8852
The Miami Valley Veterans Museum honors and preserves the memory of local veterans through a museum dedicated to their contributions to creating and protecting the freedoms that we as Americans enjoy. The museum serves as an educational tool that teaches youth about our military involvement throughout the world.
Miamisburg Mound Park
Miamisburg • 937-866-3303
The Miamisburg Mound is the best known but least understood major prehistoric Indian feature in Ohio. It is the largest conical-shaped earthwork of its kind in the United States - and possibly the world.
Mound Cold War Discovery Center/Dayton History
daytonhistory.org
Miamisburg • 937-247-0402
Mound Laboratory was the first Atomic Energy Commission site constructed after WWII, in order to continue and consolidate Dayton’s work within the Manhattan Project that produced the world’s first atomic bombs. The Discovery Center reveals the top secret history of Mound Laboratory, its employees and their significant contributions to national security during the tense years of the Cold War, the Nuclear Age and the Space Race.
Museum at the Friends Home
friendshomemuseum.org
Waynesville • 513-897-1607
The concept for the Museum at the Friends Home was developed in 1999 by a group of local citizens who felt Waynesville needed a place to house its rich history – and the history of surrounding villages – before all was lost. The Museum opened in 2000 with six exhibit rooms. Its mission is to uncover, preserve and display local historical records, and to document the continuing growth and change in Waynesville itself, as well as in all the villages and hamlets in northeast Warren county.
Museum of Troy History
museumoftroyhistory.org
Troy • 937-339-5155
The Museum of Troy History promotes education about the history of Troy and Miami County by providing a museum to collect and display appropriate artifacts and present general public and youth-oriented programs in co-operation with the Troy Historical Society. A rich history of Troy is housed in the restored pre–Civil War house of John Kitchen. Rotating displays depict lifestyle themes in Troy and Miami County between 1850 and the present.
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center (NAAMCC)
ohiohistory.org
Wilberforce • 937-376-4944
The NAAMCC is the first national museum dedicated to Afro-American history and culture. Opened in 1988, the museum has received the enthusiastic support of hundreds of individuals throughout the nation who have donated family treasures to the Center, developing one of the nation’s largest collections of Afro-American materials.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
nationalaviation.org
Dayton • 937-256-0944
The mission of the NAHF is to honor America’s aerospace pioneers and memorialize and share their impact for the inspiration of leaders to come. From early flight to space travel, they strive to create a distinctive educational resource that will inspire future generations to appreciate our nation’s extraordinary aviation heritage and the men and women who created it. They aim to capture the imagination of the next generation of aerospace leaders through an evolving narrative of previous legends’ challenges and accomplishments through engaging programs and our permanent Heritage Hall & Education Center.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
nationalmuseum.af.mil
Dayton • 937-255-3286
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum, featuring more than 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles, thousands of personal artifacts, and photographs that document the Air Force timeline from the beginnings of military flight to today’s war on terrorism.
Overfield Tavern Museum
overfieldtavernmuseum.com
Troy • 937-335-4019
The Overfield Tavern Museum tells the story of an 1808 log tavern in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, and its key role in the community through tours, exhibits, on- and off-site programming, and special events.
Pennsylvania House Museum
pennsylvaniahousemuseum.info
Springfield • 937-322-7668
Springfield was once known as the end of the Historic National Road. The Pennsylvania House Tavern & Inn was an important stopover for livestock drovers and pioneers traveling by foot, on horseback, or in Conestoga wagons during the nineteenth-century westward expansion of the United States. The 24-room building, built in 1839, now houses an extensive display of antique furnishings, antique dolls, and one of the largest antique button collections in the United States.
Pleasant Hill History Center Museum
pleasanthillhistorycenter.com
Pleasant Hill
The mission of the museum is to preserve the history of Pleasant Hill and Newton Township through documents, pictures, and artifacts. They welcome you to stop by and explore the history of Pleasant Hill and Newton Township.
Preble County Historical Society Center
preblecountyhistoricalsociety.com
Eaton • 937-787-4256
The center provides not only history about the property and all of Preble County, but also hosts engaging events such as the annual fireworks. They offer programs for the community such as the restoration program and the tombstone cleaning program. They also provide the opportunity for people to rent our facilities for weddings, graduation parties, and other events.
Samuel Spitler House and Community Museum/Brookville Historical Society
brookvillehistory.org
Brookville • 937-833-0285
The Samuel Spitler House was built in 1894 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum was opened to the public in 1976 and displays items from the time period when the house was a home for the Spitler Family. The Spitler House, the Railroad Depot, the Exhibit Building, and the Genealogy/Research Building are all managed by the Brookville Historical Society.
Springboro History Museum and Null House/Springboro Area Historical Society
springboroareahistory.org
Springboro • 937-748-0916
Springboro History Museum is located in the heart of historic Springboro in the city's oldest building. Our volunteers also help maintain the Null House, the oldest in-place log home in Warren County, built in 1798. Built by Christian Null, the home is also believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad.
SunWatch Indian Village & Archaeological Park
sunwatch.org
Dayton • 937-268-8199
The mission of SunWatch Indian Village and Archaeological Park is to protect, preserve, and research the cultural remains of the SunWatch National Historic Landmark archaeological site and to serve as a visitor and educational center for archaeology, Native American culture, and heritage stewardship as they relate to the site.
Tippecanoe Historical Society Museum
tippecanoehistoricalsociety.org
Tipp City • 937-667-4092
The Tippecanoe Historical Society Museum is located in a building that housed Tipp City's post office from 1929 to 1939. The museum opened its doors in 1991 and showcases the history, companies, and artifacts that are relevant to Tipp City.
Veterans Memorial Museum
veteransmuseumgermantown.org
Germantown • 937-855-4763
The Veterans Memorial Museum Foundation (VMMF) is a nonprofit institution dedicated to preserving the honor and sacrifice of our Armed Forces Veterans through the preservation of their oral and written histories and their personal artifacts.
WACO Air Museum
wacoairmuseum.org
Troy • 937-335-9226
The WACO Aircraft Company was the largest manufacturer of civil aircraft in the country in the late 1920s and early ‘30s and the designer of the CG4A glider used in WWII. The museum features two hangars of aircraft and memorabilia related to the factory and the employees who made it great. The WACO Learning Center (which is housed in its own building) nurtures aviation’s future by promoting science, technology, engineering, aviation, and math in the education of students and teachers.
William Holmes McGuffey House and Museum at Miami University
miamioh.edu
Oxford • 513-529-8380
As a National Historic Landmark, they aim to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit materials relating to the life of William Holmes McGuffey, the McGuffey Eclectic Reader series, the history of Miami University, and 19th-century domestic life and architecture of southwest Ohio. The museum opened to the public in 1960 and the house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. It exhibits such unique artifacts as the octagonal table upon which the McGuffey Eclectic Reader was designed and the lectern McGuffey used as professor of Ancient Languages and Literature and University Librarian.
Woodland Historic Cemetery & Arboretum
woodlandcemetery.org
Dayton • 937-228-3221
Founded in 1841, Woodland Cemetery is one of the nation’s oldest rural garden cemeteries and is a unique cultural, botanical, and educational resource in the heart of Dayton. The Richardsonian Romanesque gateway, chapel, and office, completed in 1889, are on the National Register of Historic Places, and the chapel features one of the finest original Tiffany windows in the country. Woodland is the final resting place of the Wright brothers, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Erma Bombeck, Charles Kettering, Gov. James M. Cox, John H. Patterson, George H. Mead and over 109,000 others who made their lives in the Gem City.
Wright “B” Flyer Inc.
wright-b-flyer.org
Miamisburg • 937-885-2327
Wright “B” Flyer Inc. is an all-volunteer membership-based nonprofit headquartered at the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport. The group flies and displays look-alikes of the Wright Brothers’ first production airplane, the Wright Model B Flyer. The group’s hangar at the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport is open three days a week as a free museum about the Wright Brothers and their role in the development of aviation.