Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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What Dreams We Have And How They Fly

Three exceptional men from Dayton, Ohio, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright and Paul Laurence Dunbar, found their creative outlet here through accomplishments and failures, and finally success. However, these men offered the world something far greater, they offered the world hope, and the ability to take a dream and make it a reality.

New window banners of the Wright brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar at the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center.

Places To Visit

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park invites you to explore its four sites – the Wright Cycle Company complex, the Wright Brothers Aviation Center at Dayton History at Carillon Park, the Huffman Prairie Flying Field and Interpretive Center on Wright -Patterson Air Force Base, and the Paul Laurence Dunbar House.

For more information and directions call 937-225-7705.
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Ranger with kids at the Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center.

For Kids

Dayton Aviation is a great place for kids!
• Become a Junior Ranger
• Make and take art
• Learn about life with the Wright family
• Ask a Historian for answers
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Race to Dayton's Amazing Aviation Places

Dayton Amazing Aviation Places

Follow the rules on the passport brochure to receive a "Wilbear Wright" aviator teddy bear.
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Aviation Trail, Inc. parachute museum at the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center.

Partnerships

This park is a cooperative effort between the National Park Service and four partners, which include: Dayton History, the Paul Laurence Dunbar House, Aviation Trail, Inc., and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
The park is also a member of the National Aviation Heritage Area which also incorporates two other national venues: the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
Visit all to understand the significance of Dayton's aviation heritage.
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Write to

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
16 South Williams Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402

E-mail Us

Phone

Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
(937) 225-7705

Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center
(937) 425-0008

Fax

(937) 222-4512

Climate

Summer's average lows are 65 to 80 degrees F and highs are 70 to 90 degrees F. Hot, humid weather is possible. Winter's average lows are 5 to 20 degrees F. and highs are 10 to 35 degrees F. Heavier clothing and layers are appropriate.