Wright at Home: Open House at Hawthorn Hill

Travel back in time with "Wright at Home" set for April 26

This special event, an open-house style experience, provides visitors with the opportunity to explore the Wright family mansion, Hawthorn Hill. As guests move through the home, trained docents will share information about the historic structure, its contents, and its brilliant owner, Orville Wright.

Join a 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. Join us for this special tour of Hawthorn Hill - the world's first pilot's last home.  

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.