Carillon Historical Park

Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre heritage site in Dayton that houses over three million artifacts spanning different periods. The grounds display historical buildings, vintage machinery, and exhibitions about the city's technological progress, including one of the early aircraft.

The site was founded in 1950 by Edward Deeds and his wife Edith after they experienced carillon music during travels in Belgium. This encounter inspired them to establish a place that would preserve both local history and artistic tradition.

The park takes its name from a carillon, a musical bell tower inspired by Belgian traditions that still plays throughout the day. It has become a gathering place where visitors connect with the industrial innovations that shaped this region.

The park is open most weekdays and offers plenty of time to explore the various buildings and exhibits. Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes, as the grounds are extensive and involve considerable walking.

The carillon plays automatically every 15 minutes, sending melodies across the entire park grounds. These regular sounds create a distinctive audio environment rarely encountered at other heritage sites.

Location: Dayton

GPS coordinates: 39.73083,-84.19750

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45