Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Park Service, Ohio.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through perseverance and dedication Orville, Wilbur and Paul were able to overcome obstacles in their lives and leave their respective marks on history. Start your visit at one of our locations today.

Nearby Activities

  • Biking

Directions

Located in west-central Ohio, the park is easily accessible via I-70, I-75 or US Route 35. The main park visitor center, Wright Dunbar Interpretive Center, is located at S. Williams St. and W. Third St. in Dayton.

Additional Information

  • Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park Map
  • Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic SiteThe Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site in Dayton, Ohio.
  • Huffman Prairie Flying Field entranceThe main entrance road into Huffman Prairie Flying Field.
  • Huffman Prairie Flying Field replica catapaultA replica catapault system similar to what the Wrights used during their trials at Huffman Prairie.
  • 1905 Replica Hangar at Huffman Prairie Flying FieldThe replica 1905 hangar at Huffman Prairie Flying Field.
  • The Wright Brothers memorialThe Wright Brothers Memorial at the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center grounds.
  • Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center main lobbyThe main entrance lobby at the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center.
  • Huffman Prairie Interpretive CenterThe main entrance to the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center
  • Wrights and Dunbar muralAn artistic mural etched out of the red brick wall at the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center entrance.
  • Wright Cycle Company Bike ShopA front view of the building housing The Wright Cycle Company bike shop.
  • Wright-Dunbar Interpretive CenterThe main entrance to the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
  • Wright-Dunbar Interpretive CenterThe main entrance to the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
  • Huffman Prairie Interpretive CenterThe Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center main entrance.
  • Wright-Dunbar Interpretive CenterThe main entrance to the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
  • Wright-Dunbar Interprevitive CenterThe Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center as viewed from Williams St.
  • 1902 Wright Glider1902 Wright Brothers glider inside of the Wright-Dunbar Interp. Center
  • 2015 Aero CarnivalVisitors walk and enjoy exhibits during the 2015 Aero Carnival event
  • Third St sidewalk in front of parkThe facade of the Wright Dunbar Interpretive Center on Third St.
  • Facade of the Wright Cycle CompanyA view of the entrance to the Wright Cycle Company on Williams St.
  • 1905 Wright Flyer replicaThe 1905 Wright Flyer replica during a demonstration flight.

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