The National Museum of the United States Air Force

The National Museum of the United States Air Force (formerly the United States Air Force Museum) is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton, Ohio. This is a fascinating place to take the kids on a Day Trip (maybe even 2 days).  Take a step back in time and journey through years of military [...]

Carillon Historical Park

A perfect field trip for homeschoolers! Carillon Historical Park was founded by Colonel Edward and Edith Deeds. Carillon Historical Park is situated on a 65-acre campus between the Great Miami River and a glacial moraine.  It includes 25 historical buildings and hundreds of artifacts shown throughout the park.  The park is filled with Dayton’s history [...]

Miamisburg Mound State Memorial

Miamisburg Mound State Memorial- the best known, least understood major prehistoric Indian feature in Ohio!  This was a great homeschool field trip! Miamisburg Mound State Memorial originally measured more than 68 feet in height. The mound has now been reduced to 65 feet, as a result of at least one attempt to excavate it.  It [...]

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery- ’The Miami Valley’s premier family learning destination.’ This is a homeschool field trip they’ll remember! Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is located at 2600 DeWeese Parkway Dayton, OH 45414 937-275-7431 (fax) 937-275-5811 and is operated by the Dayton Society of Natural History. A 94,000 square foot interactive, hands-on place to learn about the [...]

SunWatch Indian Village/ Archaeological Park

SunWatch Indian Village/ Archaeological Park…an awesome homeschool field trip! SunWatch Indian Village/ Archaeological Park 13th Century American Indian Village Along the Great Miami River I am a homeschooling mom with 6 children, so my family and I are always looking for field trips that are fun, interesting and inexpensive.  We went on several last year [...]