Join the Walton House Walk of Fame 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.
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.
Upcoming Events
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Party with a Purpose FUNdraiser (June 28, 2022)
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Summer Youth Workshops (June 30, July 14 &/or July 20, 2022)
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A Sense of Taste (September 8, 2022)
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Speaker Series (2022/2023)
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Ghost Walk on Main (October 13, 2022)
Current Exhibits
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A Sense of Early Farm Life (Walton House)
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A Sense of Strength: Incredible Local Ladies from History (Asahel Wright Museum)
On-Going Programs
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Hunting for History (short, self-guided tours)
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Walk Among the Tombstones (self-guided or YouTube link)
- On The Road Chats (Bring History to your group)
- History On The Go (for elementary classrooms)
- A Sense of Centerville/Washington Township (Podcast)
Recent Events
- Peek Into History
- Cemetery Restoration (May 2021)
- Mary Higgins Garden Tour (July 2021)
- Veterans Exhibit (November 10-15, 2021)
- Holiday Walk (November 21, 2021)
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.
