Dayton History offers an array of unforgettable spaces for any occasion. Whether you are planning a picturesque wedding, a charming family reunion, an elegant evening event, a corporate meeting or outing, the Park provides an extraordinary combination of natural beauty and distinctive spaces. Unlike many other venues our landscaped setting and historical buildings offer unrivaled ambience. Plan your next unforgettable event at Dayton History. Just a few of the available spaces at the beautiful Carillon Historical Park...
Deeds Carillon With it’s commanding view of the Great Miami River and the Park’s 65–acre landscaped grounds, the park provides a picturesque setting for wedding ceremonies, festivals and corporate events.
The Atrium
Located in the Kettering Family education Center, is an expansive two and half story high, indoor space that offers an elegant environment for any event or meeting. Situated below the wooded Moraine within the Park, the building’s terraces offer views of Deeds Carillon and the manicured property. IAMS Imagination Room The IAMS Imagination room In the Kettering Family Education Center offers space for meetings and functions during and after regular business hours. W. Anthony Huffman Conference Room
On the upper level of the Kettering Family Education Center the conference room offers an elegant boardroom environment for smaller meetings and groups, during or after regular business hours.
James F. Dicke Family Transportation Center
Featuring a wall of glass with views of the Moraine and the Morrison Iron Bridge on one side and the Park’s antique train and trolley collection on the other. This expansive venue offers an unforgettable space for events of all types. Picnic Pavilion
Situated in the Picnic Grove, the pavilion is available for rental both during and after park hours. This rustic shelter is perfectly positioned in a wooded area within the exhibit area of the Park.
Selected areas on the Park Grounds are also available for rental both within the historical exhibit area and on the Great Lawn beneath Deeds Carillon. In addition, the Town Greene and the Picnic Grove offers picturesque landscaped spaces available for parties, concerts, weddings, picnics, festivals, and reunions. These spaces accommodate both open-air and tented events. Guests can experience the history of the Miami Valley when they visit the exhibit building during an event at the Park. Specialized tours of the Wright Brother Aviation Center and other park exhibit buildings can be added to your event package.
Make your event truly special, have it at Carillon Park. Review our gallery of images and see how weddings, corporate events, anniversaries and milestone birthdays become memorable!
Information and Rules
Carillon Historical Park is a non-profit, privately owned park. Donations and fees charged for special events support Carillon Historical Park's program of telling the history of the Miami Valley.
Scheduling and Mission
The fee for having a wedding at the Deeds Carillon is $525 and is due when the signed contract is returned to the park. The reservation is held for one week to allow receipt of payment. Plan a reception at the Park - please contact Teresa Beachler at 293-2841, ext. 106 to schedule a memorable evening. Two hours are allotted to each wedding, one hour prior to the time of the wedding and one hour after. This allows time for arrival of guests, the wedding, the receiving line and pictures. The wedding should begin promptly and end within the allotted time to avoid infringing on the next scheduled wedding. One hour will be scheduled the night before the wedding for a rehearsal. All in the wedding party should plan to attend.
The wedding
Weddings at the Deeds Carillon begin with a walk up the steps from the area on Carillon Boulevard. The wedding is held at the end of the walkway on the top step between the columns of the bell tower. The guests gather on the concrete apron, which surrounds the tower. There is room for about 150-200 people to stand comfortably; less if chairs are used.
The area tends to be very windy at times so it is not possible to use arches, altars, aisle runners or any other decoration that would blow over or away. Heavy bottomed baskets of flowers or ferns work well if decorations are desired.
If the bells are played for the wedding, the carillonneur will begin playing fifteen minutes prior to the wedding. At the start of the wedding he will play for the bridesmaids, then the bridal march for the bride. He remains silent during the wedding then plays the recessional as the bride and groom are introduced and the wedding party departs down the walkway. The wedding party stands at the end of the walkway in a receiving line to allow the guests to greet them. The fee for the Carillon Bells Music is separate from the wedding contract and payment must be made payable when booking the Carillonneur.
Refunds for cancellations
All deposits are non-refundable. Tents may be utilized for inclement weather at the Bride and Grooms expense. Our Rental Manager can arrange tent rentals for your wedding day.
Other information
• As wedding ceremonies are out of doors, please plan accordingly.
• Parking is available in the lot on Patterson Blvd. and also along the levee on Carillon Blvd.
• Electricity is available and requires at least a 50 foot extension cord and a two prong adapter.
• Please do not throw rice or birdseed.
• Chairs for up to 150 guests are included in fee. Carillon Historical Park will set up/tear down chairs day of ceremony.
• There will be other activities occurring in other areas of the park, as well as curious onlookers, so an element of privacy must be ceded.
• For more information regarding weddings at Carillon Historical Park, please contact Teresa Beachler at 293-2841, ext. 106.
• Carillon Historical Park is not responsible for the security of items. Please plan an attendant to stay with all items set up for wedding ceremonies.
* 2008/2009 Rental Rates
Kettering Family Education Center
• Atrium (4 Hour Rental)
Friday - Sunday $1250.00
Monday - Thursday $950.00
• James F. Dicke Family Transportation Center (4 Hour Rental)
Friday - Sunday $1550.00
Monday - Thursday $1250.00
• Wedding Ceremony (2 Hour Rental)
$525.00 per hour
• Fees include table and chairs up to 150 guests.
• Iams Education Room
$250.00 for a half day rental, or $400.00 for a full day rental
(Hourly rates are available - please call for more information)
• Huffman Board Room
$250.00 for a half day rental, or $400.00 for a full day rental
(Hourly rates are available - please call for more information)
• Picnic Pavilion
$550.00 for a half day rental, or $1050.00 for a full day rental
(Hourly rates are available - please call for more information)
• Fees include one Family Membership to Carillon Historical Park. Existing Park members will be given a membership to gift.
* Please call (937) 293-2841, ext # 106, for more information.