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.
**Museums are CLOSED December 15 - January 2. Regular hours resume January 3, 2024
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 - 2023/2024 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)
Events
- Holiday Walk (November 19, 2023)
- School House Pop! (TBD for 2024)
- Mary Higgins Garden Tour (TBD for 2024)
- A Sense of Taste (September 7, 2023)
- Ghost Walk on Main (October 10, 2023)
- Veterans Exhibit (November 9-12, 2023)
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.
