About
the Patterson Memorial Center

Celebrating the Pioneers of Dayton, Montgomery County, and the Miami Valley

The late Mary Marvin Patterson, widow of Jefferson Patterson II, formally established the Patterson Memorial Center (PMC) in 1995. Her desire was to formalize an organization that would support her late husband’s legacy in donating the Patterson Homestead to the City of Dayton in 1953. Today, Dayton History owns and operates the Patterson Homestead, which is open to the public.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Patterson Memorial Center is to share stories of the legacy, challenges, and achievements of the Patterson family and other pioneers who contributed to the growth of Dayton, Montgomery County, and the Miami Valley. The Patterson Memorial Center and Homestead will encourage and inspire both vision and ingenuity by educating visitors of their creativity, determination, and innovation.

PMC Board of Directors

President
Molly Cheshire*

Vice President
Claire Sanders Swift

Treasurer
Jeffrey A. Landis
Local Historian

Charles Brown*

David Brown*+

Julia Brown*

Julia Cheshire*

Andy Hite
Local History Archivist
Piqua Public Library

Nancy Horlacher
Local Historian

Mary Kay Mabe
State and Local Historian

Rockwell Patterson*

Carl Swift*

Isabel Swift*

Chris Wydman
University Archivist
Wright State University

* Patterson family descendent
+ Deceased

PMC Website Committee

Editors: Jeffrey A. Landis and Isabel Swift

Writers: Julia Brown, Andy Hite, and Jeffrey A. Landis

Peer Reviewers: Nancy Horlacher and Mary Kay Mabe

Website Designer and Developer: Diversified Marketing Solutions

PMC Governance Committee

Nancy Horlacher, Mary Kay Mabe, Claire Sanders Swift, and Isabel Swift