Carillon Historical Park

DAYTON, Ohio – History is brought to life everyday at Carillon Historical Park, but on Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 9:30 a.m., Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) students are prepared to take history to the next level. The Park and DECA will bring the story of the World War II Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) and the Dayton Codebreakers to life.

Over the last two months, four DECA students, Amanda Wynn, Danielle Edwards, Brittany Lesher and Brandi Buck, researched the history surrounding the Park’s original 1934 NCR Sugar Camp Waves Cabin #22. Then, the students wrote a script for a short skit depicting life at the WAVES Cabin, put together costumes reminiscent of the 1940s and rehearsed their production.

After plenty of hard work, these DECA students have already performed their skit for over 750 area school children who attend both public and private schools in six counties.

All are welcome to watch history come alive at the WAVES Cabin. After the skit, the DECA students will lead guests on morning tours through the cabin.

Dayton Early College Academy’s close proximity to Carillon Historical Park has proven to be a true asset, and the Park is excited to work with DECA in the future.

"Volunteering at Carillon Historical Park is a wonderful experience for me. Going out into the community and learning about the history of Dayton, as well as actually being able to teach Dayton’s history to others, is a great experience," Danielle Edwards says.

"Carillon Historical Park is proud to partner with DECA in this unique educational collaboration. We have been delighted by the positive response that these performances have received from area educators and schoolchildren, and we look forward to hosting similar programs in the future," Alex Heckman, Education Director at Carillon Historical Park, says.

The WAVES Cabin was home to women codebreakers during World War II. Their job was top secret. They were given little information as to what they were building, and they were not permitted to talk to each other about what they did. By the time the WAVES left Dayton, over 600 women had been stationed here.




		DECA Students Bring History to Life at Carillon Historical Park DAYTON, Ohio – History is brought to life everyday at Carillon Historical Park, but on Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 9:30 a.m., Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) students are prepared to take history to the next level. The Park and DECA will bring the story of the World War II Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) and the Dayton Codebreakers to life. Over the last two months, four DECA students, Amanda Wynn, Danielle Edwards, Brittany Lesher and Brandi Buck, researched the history surrounding the Park’s original 1934 NCR Sugar Camp Waves Cabin #22. Then, the students wrote a script for a short skit depicting life at the WAVES Cabin, put together costumes reminiscent of the 1940s and rehearsed their production. After plenty of hard work, these DECA students have already performed their skit for over 750 area school children who attend both public and private schools in six counties. All are welcome to watch history come alive at the WAVES Cabin. After the skit, the DECA students will lead guests on morning tours through the cabin. Dayton Early College Academy’s close proximity to Carillon Historical Park has proven to be a true asset, and the Park is excited to work with DECA in the future. "Volunteering at Carillon Historical Park is a wonderful experience for me. Going out into the community and learning about the history of Dayton, as well as actually being able to teach Dayton’s history to others, is a great experience," Danielle Edwards says. "Carillon Historical Park is proud to partner with DECA in this unique educational collaboration. We have been delighted by the positive response that these performances have received from area educators and schoolchildren, and we look forward to hosting similar programs in the future," Alex Heckman, Education Director at Carillon Historical Park, says. The WAVES Cabin was home to women codebreakers during World War II. Their job was top secret. They were given little information as to what they were building, and they were not permitted to talk to each other about what they did. By the time the WAVES left Dayton, over 600 women had been stationed here.


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ADMISSION CHARGE: Excluding Special Ticketed Events Adults: $8.00 Children (3-17): $5.00 Seniors: $7.00 Members and children under 3 are FREE Admission and hours subject to change Carillon Historical Park 1000 Carillon Blvd. Dayton, Ohio 45409 Phone: (937) 293-2841 Fax: (937) 293-5798
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