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!

05/27/2025

Adults: join us for an engaging evening with local author Gary Smucker as he discusses his captivating book, "Botswana Buddies!" Discover the stories and inspiration behind his compelling work, which explores the adventures of Dan and Frances Smucker as they leave Harrisonburg to volunteer in the vi...

05/23/2025

Come in for hot coffee and stay for stories from Harrisonburg's Early Cemetery. Glenn Rodes leads the conversation this Tuesday, May 27th, 9:30 am, at Rocktown History.

Woo-hoo for Dayton, Virginia! 🙌
05/23/2025

Woo-hoo for Dayton, Virginia! 🙌

If you love green mountain views, excellent southern cuisine, and unexpected surprises, these hidden gems of Virginia will not disappoint!

Do you love historic maps? We have 1885 and 1939 Rockingham County Atlas Reprints plus Shenandoah and Page Counties Atl...
05/23/2025

Do you love historic maps? We have 1885 and 1939 Rockingham County Atlas Reprints plus Shenandoah and Page Counties Atlas. We also have fun coasters of Harrisonburg, Dayton, and Bridgewater historic maps. Shop in-store Rocktown History HRHS or online

05/22/2025

High school students from Rockingham County are taking the lead in preserving civil rights history, thanks to a new student-curated exhibit now open at Rocktown History.

05/19/2025

A state historical marker titled “Resilience Amid Resistance” now stands on the Western District U.S. Courthouse grounds in Harrisonburg, where a Virginia judge twice upheld the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision

05/10/2025

Bobby Driver will be headlining the Rocktown History Coffee Mill with more "Grocery Boy" stories on Tuesday morning! Like this post if you want him to bring his guitar. 🎶
Be there, or be square. Tuesday, May 13, 9:30 am at Rocktown History.

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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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!