Historic Dayton Welcome Center

Historic Dayton Welcome Center Visit the Welcome Center to discover the unique shops, restaurants, and history of the historic Town of Dayton in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley!

Parking lot; fully accessible. The Historic Dayton Welcome Center is your first stop to learn about the charming town of Dayton, Virginia. Pick up a walking tour brochure to discover the birthplace of Shenandoah University, a Southern tribute to a Union soldier, and many beautiful Victorian homes. The Welcome Center is located in the home of Rocktown History, a regional museum filled with local Sh

enandoah Valley history and an extensive research and genealogy library. Perhaps you'd like to look for your Rockingham roots in the library or purchase a ticket to tour the galleries. Just be sure to save time to enjoy Dayton's other amenities! Friendly staff will gladly assist you with tourist information and maps for local restaurants, shops, and sites. Come and be welcomed!

Snowy western Dayton Virginia sunset 🌇
01/11/2025

Snowy western Dayton Virginia sunset 🌇

01/10/2025

We are excited for the 2025 Redbud Festival! You can sign up via our website daytonva.us, starting on January 15, 2025!
Questions? Please email [email protected].

01/10/2025

Looking back to a 1932 snow event when the Harrisonburg Telephone Company hired a Chesapeake & Western train to restore service. Read about this family "picnic" on our News & Notes blog at https://www.rocktownhistory.org/learn/blog/.

01/08/2025

Snow Day throwback to 1962.
Photo4096.09, Allen Litten Collection.

01/06/2025

📣Exciting News! The Virginia Quilt Museum is honored to be nominated in the 'Museum' category of the 2025 Best of Virginia Reader's Poll by Virginia Living Magazine 🗳️

We’d be so grateful for your support. Every vote helps us continue preserving history, inspiring creativity, and sharing the beauty of quilting with our community.

👉 Cast your vote here: https://bov2025.virginialiving.com/shenandoah-valley/museum

Thank you for being a part of our story! 💖

01/01/2025

Looking back on some favorite memories from 2024 as we wish you all a Happy & Healthy 2025...

01/01/2025

There’s still time to make your annual fund gift before 2024 becomes history!
Click the link to make a secure online donation or postmark your gift by Dec. 31st.
www.rocktownhistory.org

12/20/2024
Rocktown History HRHS and The Historic Dayton Welcome Center will be closed for winter break December 22-January 6. Hap...
12/20/2024

Rocktown History HRHS and The Historic Dayton Welcome Center will be closed for winter break December 22-January 6. Happy Holidays from all of us! ☃️❄️🎁🎉

12/19/2024

2024 Town Ornaments are now available! This year's ornament features a painting by local artist, Joan Shaver. Thank you to Rocktown History HRHS for taking over this popular holiday tradition! Ornaments are available for $12 at the following locations:
-Rocktown History HRHS / Historic Dayton Welcome Center
-Zola's
-Braithwaite Studios and Coffee Shop
-Patchwork Plus

We also have a limited quantity available for sale at Town Hall! Call 540-879-2241 to confirm availability.

Do you love books?? We have BARGAIN BOOKS for $3.00 or less 😍🤩📚📖 Come by Rocktown History HRHS in Dayton!
12/18/2024

Do you love books?? We have BARGAIN BOOKS for $3.00 or less 😍🤩📚📖 Come by Rocktown History HRHS in Dayton!

Our are decked out in the Christmas Mooooood 🐄 🐮 😅🎄🎁
12/18/2024

Our are decked out in the Christmas Mooooood 🐄 🐮 😅🎄🎁

12/16/2024

Several Chapter Members had the honor of participating in the Wreaths Across America event at the Dayton (Virginia) Cemetery on December 14.

Since 2018, Fort Harrison Inc/ The Daniel Harrison House has hosted an outstanding ceremony following by laying wreathes on each Veteran's grave.

Pictured here by our chapter namesake's (Benjamin Harrison) headstone are Brian Phelps (1st Vice President), Phil Sheridan, Ros Poplar (President), Wes Dove (past-president), and Larry Bowers.

We have lots of great gift ideas for the book lover in your life!
12/13/2024

We have lots of great gift ideas for the book lover in your life!

12/12/2024

Address

382 High Street , P. O. Box 716
Dayton, VA
22821

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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(540) 879-2681

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The Historic Dayton Welcome Center is your first stop to learn about the charming town of Dayton, Virginia. Pick up a walking tour brochure to discover the birthplace of Shenandoah University, a Southern tribute to a Union soldier, and many beautiful Victorian homes. The Welcome Center is located in The Heritage Museum, a regional museum filled with local Shenandoah Valley History and an extensive research and genealogy library. Purchase an admission to view a retro electric map of Stonewall Jackson's Valley Campaign of 1862, browse the galleries, or research your family tree. Friendly staff will gladly assist you with tourist information and maps for local restaurants, shops, and sites. Come and be welcomed!