In 2026, we are celebrating America's 250th anniversary! There are events taking place across the country, including right here in Centerville-Washington Township, thanks to a community-wide collaboration between the City of Centerville, Washington Township, Washington-Centerville Public Library, Centerville-Washington Park District, Centerville-Washington History, the Americana Festival, and Centerville City Schools.
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Our Museums

*ALL LOCATIONS are CLOSED on THURSDAY, SEPT. 10
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.

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. 

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Podcasts - A Sense of Centerville & Washington Township

Speaker Series - 2026/2027 dates & topics 

Tours - Self-guided Options

- Guided Cemetery Tours (2026)

Current Exhibits

Education Programs

    Events 

    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.