Our Museums
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. **note that the Walton House has five stairs at the front entrance and two sets of two steps at the rear entrance with handrails. There are 1-2 steps between rooms inside the museum.
APRIL 29 - MAY 21 is our SCHOOL TOUR season. Please call ahead to be sure the museum is open for visitors.
The Asahel Wright Museum will be closed on Friday, May 23, 2025.
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.
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)
- 2025 Summer Youth Workshops (June 24-27)
Events
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A Sense of Taste (Sept. 4, 2025)
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Ghost Walk on Main (Oct. 9, 2025)
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Veterans Exhibit (Nov. 8-11, 2025)
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Holiday Walk (November 23, 2025)
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.
