Oakwood is a special place, distinctive with its tree-lined streets, historical architecture, and strong
sense of community.
We have several fascinating and gratifying activities for which to contribute your time and energy:
- Far Hills Speaker Series. We partner with Wright Memorial Library to host the Far Hills Speaker Series.
We jointly bring in local speakers to highlight the history of Oakwood and Dayton. Do you have a historical story to tell?
- We sponsor a Holiday Home Tour to spotlight decorated homes in an Oakwood
neighborhood during the Holiday season
- We sponsor Walking Tours featuring one of Oakwood's neighborhoods
- Long-Romspert House Museum Beautiful old homes require tender
loving care, and our House Museum is no exception. The Long-Romspert House Museum is one of only three
individually-listed buildings in Oakwood on the National Register of Historic Places. She tells the story of
Oakwood's development starting in 1863 through 1923. We can always use additional help in maintaining and
restoring our Homestead. What a grand old dame she is!
- Gardening and Cooking The next time you are driving south on Far Hills, before
you get to the business district, look up to the right and see our beautiful House Museum at Wiltshire Blvd. The gardens
and grounds of the Long-Romspert Homestead are nurtured and cared for by volunteers - a year-round labor of love!
Stroll around to the back and you will see the original Summer Kitchen which proudly boasts a working wood-fired
stove. You can almost smell the bread baking!
- We have sponsored children's programs to introduce children to the wonderful world of history
Please consider volunteering with us to help further our mission to maintain, protect and promote the stories, artifacts and environment which make Oakwood unique.
Drop us an email at
membership@oakwoodhistory.org,
via phone at 937-299-3793, or send us a letter to 1947 Far Hills Ave, Oakwood OH 45419. We'd love to hear from you!
