Sara’s Ghost Tours

Teaming up with the Downtown Dayton Partnership, Sara is hosting two walking tours in downtown Dayton to highlight some haunted buildings! The tour will be approximately one mile and last for one hour.

When: May 11th at 2 and 4pm
To register for this event, visit this link

Ghost Tour

Ten Years of Dayton Unknown

On January 27th, 2014, Dayton Unknown shared our very first post. We have absolutely loved sharing our passion for Dayton with you all for the past ten years. We hope you have learned about Dayton from us, and hopefully developed a passon and appreciation for our wonderful city.
In the past ten years…

Most Popular Story: Hills and Dales Lookout Tower: The REAL Story
Sara’s Favorite Story: A Constable Finally Honored after 151 Years
Bethany’s Favorite Story: Other Daytons Part 1 and Part 2

As always, if you have any story ideas or questions you’d like us to look into, please let us know! There are so many ways to contact us – leave a comment down below, via the Contact Us page, send an email (daytonunknown@hotmail.com), send a message on Facebook or Instagram (@daytonunknown), etc.

Upcoming Events for Sara

We had a great time at the Book Release Celebration this weekend in the Oregon District. Thanks to all who came out!

Sara is going to have a very busy fall – she will be giving author talks for both of her books, and presentations on Dayton Area cryptids and Urban Legends. All of these events are on our Events Calendar, but here is a consolidated list for you!

TopicDateTimeLocation
Dayton Area CryptidsAugust 26th1pmDayton Metro Library
Main Branch
215 East 3rd Street, Dayton, OH 45402
Murder & Mayhem in Dayton and the Miami ValleySeptember 16th10:30amDayton Metro Library
Burkhardt Branch
4704 Burkhardt Ave, Dayton, OH 45403
The Research ProcessSeptember 18th6pmTroy-Miami County Public Library
419 West Main Street, Troy, Ohio 45373
Dayton Ghosts & LegendsSeptember 30th2pmDayton Metro Library
Main Branch
215 East 3rd Street, Dayton, OH 45402
Dayton Ghosts & LegendsOctober 3rd6:30pmDayton Metro Library
Miamisburg Branch
545 E Linden Ave, Miamisburg, OH 45342
Urban LegendsOctober 5th7pmDayton Metro Library
Huber Heights Branch
6243 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424
First Friday Book SigningOctober 6th6pmBonnett’s Books (Oregon District)
502 East Fifth Street, Dayton, OH 45402
Urban LegendsOctober 7th11amDayton Metro Library
Brookville Branch
120 Blue Pride Drive, Brookville, OH 45309
Book Signing/Selling at Huber Heights Trunk or TreatOctober 8th1pmThomas Cloud Park
4707 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424
Urban LegendsOctober 12th4:30pmDayton Metro Library
Burkhardt Branch
4704 Burkhardt Ave, Dayton, OH 45403
Dayton Ghosts & LegendsOctober 12th6:30pmDayton Metro Library
Burkhardt Branch
4704 Burkhardt Ave, Dayton, OH 45403
Dayton Ghosts & LegendsOctober 15th2pmWright Memorial Public Library
1776 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH 45419
Dayton Ghosts & LegendsOctober 16th7pmDayton Metro Library
West Carrollton Branch
300 East Central Avenue, West Carrollton, OH, 45449
Urban LegendsOctober 17th6pmDayton Metro Library
Trotwood Branch
855 E Main Street, Trotwood, OH, 45426
Dayton Ghosts & LegendsOctober 18th6:30pmTroy-Miami County Public Library
419 West Main Street, Troy, Ohio 45373
Urban LegendsOctober 19th6pmDayton Metro Library
Northmont Branch
700 West National Road, Englewood, OH, 45322
Book Selling/Signing at Fairborn Halloween FestivalOctober 20-22TBDSecret Chamber House of Oddities and Artwork
17 West Main Street, Fairborn, OH 45324
Dayton Ghosts & LegendsOctober 23rd6:30pmBrown Memorial Public Library
101 Commerce Street, Lewisburg, OH 45338
Dayton Ghosts & LegendsOctober 24th6pmDayton Metro Library
Vandalia Branch
330 South Dixie Drive, Vandalia, OH, 45377
Dayton Ghosts & LegendsOctober 26th6pmDayton Metro Library
Northmont Branch
700 West National Road, Englewood, OH 45322
HauntfestOctober 28thTBDDetails TBD
Urban LegendsOctober 30th6:30pmDayton Metro Library
Kettering-Moraine Branch
3496 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, OH 45429
Urban LegendsNovember 4th2pmDayton Metro Library
Wilmington-Stroop Branch
3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429
Dayton Ghosts & LegendsNovember 20th7pmMiamisburg History Center
35 South 5th Street, Miamisburg, OH 45342
Dayton Area CryptidsFebruary 17th, 20244pmMiami Township Library
2718 Lyons Road, Miamisburg, OH 45342

Dayton Ghosts & Legends Comes out August 14th!

Sara’s second book Dayton Ghosts & Legends is being released this coming Monday, August 14th! You can buy the book directly from Sara at one of her many upcoming events (check our Events Calendar for dates), or from Sara’s website.

Please join us in celebrating Sara’s book release on Saturday, August 19th in the Oregon District.SKK Book Celebration

Halfway to Halloween

This Saturday, April 29th at 5pm! Come out to the Oregon District to celebrate Halfway to Halloween with us. They will also be announcing the theme for this Hauntfest.

Outside of Clash Dayton and Heart Mercantile, vendors will be set up, including Sara selling her book!

A few activities:

  • Special Effects artist and Makeup Manager at Land of Illusion Jessica Hale
  • Burlesque performances at Next Door Dayton at 9pm.
  • Dark alternative dance party at Space Bar
  • Themed drink specials at Lily’s Bistro, Blind Bob’s, Ned Peppers, Toxic Brew Company, and Trolley Stop
  • Sushi special at Thai 9

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March 3, 1996

One spring day in 1996, a young girl boarded the school bus after a long day of 5th grade, only to find out that her usual seat was taken. Thankfully, a girl she didn’t know offered to share her seat and the two girls then shared Chiclets and a conversation on the ride home.This bus ride home then blossomed into a best friendship and continued through middle school, high school, tragedy and heartbreak, adulthood, starting a blog together, and now the adventures of motherhood.

We don’t know the exact date we met, but we decided years ago that we will celebrate on March 3rd of every year. Here’s to 27 years of best friendship.

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It’s Our 9th Anniversary!

On January 27th, 2014, Dayton Unknown shared our very first post. Since then…

Most Popular Story: Hills and Dales Lookout Tower: The REAL Story
Sara’s Favorite Story: The Chinese Tong Murder
Bethany’s Favorite Story: General Richard Montgomery

We are so excited to see what the future holds for us!

As always, if you have any story ideas or questions you’d like us to look into, please let us know! There are so many ways to contact us – leave a comment down below, via the Contact Us page, send an email (daytonunknown@hotmail.com), send a message on Facebook or Instagram (@daytonunknown), etc.

Author Talk at Dayton Metro Library – November 8th

This Spooky Season has given so many opportunities for Sara to share her book with everyone! This coming Tuesday, Sara is giving another author talk!

Event Page
Dayton Metro Library Main Branch
215 East Third Street
Dayton Ohio 45402
6:30pm – 8pm

As always, you can buy an autographed copy directly from Sara here!

You can also purchase at the following links: