Newcom Tavern
The oldest building still standing in Dayton, Newcom Tavern was built in 1796 as the home of Col. George Newcom and his family. It was the center of community life for the pioneer settlement, and housed the first court sessions, school and church services. The tavern originally stood beside the river in downtown Dayton and was moved to the Park in 1965.
9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Open Mon. Holidays ONLY
12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
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
William Morris House
This small stone cottage was built near Centerville, Ohio, just south of Dayton. Area quarries made sturdy stone an alternative to logs, and many settlers chose to build their homes from the local limestone. The home was constructed around 1815
Locust Grove School
Built in 1896 near Springfield, Ohio, this one-room schoolhouse served grades 1 through 8 for over 30 years. It is typical of the many Ohio one room schools that that once flourished and that can still be seen along rural roads in the area. A. B. Graham, the founder of the 4-H Club movement once taught in this school.
Visit our Education Programs to see more about the Locust Grove School house and the education programs offered.