Wright at Home: Open House at Hawthorn Hill

Travel back in time with "Wright at Home" set for April 28

This special event, an open-house style experience, provides visitors with the opportunity to explore the Wright family mansion, Hawthorn Hill. This year will feature a celebration of Katharine Wright's 150 birthday with pictures, artifacts, and anecdotes.

Join the walking tour and learn about historic Wright family neighbors, including the founder of Cheez-It™ Crackers, a famous Dayton architect, a man nicknamed the "Maker of Machines", and more.

Light refreshments will be provided, including Orville's favorite cookies. Meet Stephen Wright, the brothers' great grandnephew, and purchase Wright family and Oakwood-themed gifts and books.

Wright at Home is presented as a collaboration between Dayton History and the Oakwood Historical Society. Proceeds from this event will benefit both history organizations. 

Reservations required.  Parking at Oakwood Municipal Lot and along Park Avenue.

Links & Tags

Hawthorn Hill

Wright at Home: Open House at Hawthorn Hill is taking place at Hawthorn Hill, which is located at 901 Harman Ave. in Dayton. Hawthorn Hill - Hawthorn Hill is the house that served as the post-1914 home of Orville, Milton and Katharine Wright. Located in Oakwood, Ohio.

Dayton History.

Dayton History - Dayton History is Montgomery County's official historical organization.

Oakwood Historical Society.

Oakwood Historical Society - The Oakwood Historical Society was established in 1974 to serve those who have an interest in the study and sharing of Oakwood's heritage.