Our Museums
** Museums will be CLOSED November 26-29
** Museums will be CLOSED December 24-January 3
Centerville-Washington History maintains and operates three different museums and a Research Center in the Centerville community. Please visit our Museums page to learn where each building is located and what each one offers.
The Asahel Wright Museum (937.291.2223) and the Walton House Museum (937.433.0123) are usually open Tuesday - Friday, 12-4 pm.
The Nutt Cottage Research Center is open by appointment only. You may reach the Curator by calling 937.312.0040.
WATCH OUR VIDEO
Podcasts - A Sense of Centerville & Washington Township
Speaker Series - 2024/2025 dates & topics
Tours - Self-guided Options
Current Exhibits
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A Sense of Early Farm Life (Walton House)
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A Sense of the Oddly Fascinating (Asahel Wright Museum)
Education Programs
- On The Road Chats (Bring History to your community group)
- History On The Go (for elementary classrooms)
- 2024 Summer Youth Workshops
Events
- Holiday Walk (November 23 & 24, 2024)
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A Sense of Taste (2025 TBD)
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Ghost Walk on Main (2025 TBD)
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Veterans Exhibit (2025 TBD)
Books and Publications
The historical society has many different books and publications available for purchase online or in the Walton House Museum.
Titles availble include: Normandy Farms (The Land and Legacy of Richard H. Grant, Sr.), A Great Place to Learn (Centerville Schools 1803-2003), The Wilderness Doctor (The Life and Times of Dr. John Hole), A Sense of Community, and A Sense of Place.
