Remembering Dayton’s Christmas Past

🎄✨ Remember when Christmas in Dayton meant a trip downtown to see the magical holiday window displays at Rike’s?
Take a nostalgic journey through Dayton’s holiday history at The Dayton Woman’s Club!
Join local historian Andrew Hershner for a delightful evening celebrating the Christmas traditions that made Dayton so special. Through fascinating stories, vintage photographs, and historical artifacts, we’ll revisit the dazzling displays at Rike’s, the holiday excitement at Elder-Beerman, NCR’s festive celebrations, and Virginia Kettering’s remarkable contributions to Dayton’s Christmas traditions.
Gather your friends, bring your favorite Dayton Christmas memories, and join us for a festive evening of local history and holiday nostalgia at The Dayton Woman’s Club!
📅 Tuesday, December 8, 2026
🪑 5:15 PM – Seating and optional dinner begin
🕰️ 6:00–7:30 PM – Historical presentation
🎟️ $20 per person – Includes light snacks and refreshments
🍽️ Optional Dinner: $15 – Includes soup, sandwich, dessert, and drink
✨Advance tickets required