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You can’t go a day without Dayton. No, seriously, it’s true, this midsize Midwest city packs a colossal punch. By the turn of the 20th century, Dayton had more patents, per capita, than any U.S. city. From the airplane to the automobile self-starter to the cash register, the Gem City’s incredible history of innovation punches high above its weight.
While the Dayton Mini Maker Faire takes place at Carillon Historical Park—a 65-acre open-air historical museum—neither organization is living entirely in the past. In fact, the idea is to bring the region’s past to life to inspire the future. And that’s never more evident than at Mini Maker Faire.
Now in its third year, the Dayton Mini Maker Faire comes to life amongst extensive exhibits dedicated to the Wright brothers, self-starter inventor Charles Kettering, and groundbreaking artifacts that changed the world (like the 1905 Wright Flyer III: the only airplane designated a National Historic Landmark). And because Carillon Historical Park employs costumed historical interpreters on a daily basis, a number of exhibits are dedicated to makers of yore. Alongside candlemakers, woodworkers, and blacksmiths you’ll find 3D printers, soldering stations, and robotics. Like Dayton, its Mini Maker Faire is both groundbreaking and completely unique.
The “greatest show (and tell) on Earth” takes place August 4 and 5 at Carillon Historical Park. Here are seven highlights:
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus will be sending Master Model Builder Maxx Davidson to Dayton Mini Maker Faire with thousands upon thousands of Lego bricks in tow. Kids (and adults) are encouraged to let their imaginations run wild; and workshops will be available.
A PBS favorite: The American Woodshop
For a quarter century, master woodworker Scott Phillips has wowed PBS audiences with The American Woodshop. Phillips began his journey in 1966 in his father’s wood shop, and alongside his wife, Suzy, celebrated the program’s silver anniversary in January 2018. In describing the show, PBS notes: “The American Woodshop with Scott Phillips guides us through the creations of many unique pieces, from spice cabinets to…
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