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!

09/05/2026

Legend says Peter Muhlenberg knew how to make an exit from the pulpit. But there’s much more to the “Fighting Parson” than one famous story.

Join Emily Carneal at Tuesday’s Coffee Mill to discover the life and legacy of Peter Muhlenberg, minister and soldier, and his role in the American Revolution.

☕ Tuesday, September 8 | 9:30 am
📍 Rocktown History
Coffee and conversation are always part of the morning.

09/02/2026
09/02/2026

The September edition of the Dayton Discovery Newsletter is dropping soon! Make sure you are up to date on all municipal updates, local events, and council decisions by visiting the official Town website www.daytonva.gov

09/01/2026

Did your school have a cheer? Katie Heatwole remembered hers.
Years after attending West Central Academy in Mt. Clinton, she wrote this school cheer in a memory notebook—and we’re very glad she did. The words may be a little silly to us now, but they preserve something that course catalogs and school records rarely capture: what it felt like to be a student.

Mostly faded from memory, West Central Academy was quite a school to cheer for. Read more about this local history on the Rocktown History blog: https://www.rocktownhistory.org/blog/west-central-academy-school-cheer/

Gorgeous!
08/31/2026

Gorgeous!

08/29/2026

After the storm on Thursday evening...Thankful for our vendors and the community for supporting the August Heirloom Market. Next Heirloom Market is Thursday, Sept. 24

Silver Lake Mill
Virginia Quilt Museum
Fort Harrison Inc/ The Daniel Harrison House
Historic Dayton Welcome Center
Rocktown History HRHS

08/28/2026

After the storm....

08/26/2026

Heirloom Markets Fun is happening TOMORROW!

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

Telephone

(540) 879-2681

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