News Releases

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and the University of Dayton Department of Music are proud to present “A Dunbar Christmas” at the Paul Laurence Dunbar House and Visitor Center.

Wright Dunbar Interpretive Center will adjust days of operation to a Wednesday - Sunday schedule while staff are supporting recovery and relief efforts as a result of the catastrophic impacts of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park will host an event at the Huffman Prairie to commemorate the International Air Races and aviation history in Dayton.

Park Ranger to sing national anthem in celebration of National Aviation Day.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park is excited to host watch parties at several of locations for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.

During the month of February, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park invites you to join us for special presentations held each Saturday in celebration of Black History Month. Topics will range from an exploration of Dunbar’s musical collaborators on Broadway, the inspiration Paul found from his loved-ones, and how his body of work was shared after his death.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park will temporarily close the Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center beginning on November 15, 2023. While the interior park facilities will be closed, the grounds of the Wright Memorial and the Huffman Prairie Flying Field will remain open to the public dawn to dusk.

Single-car accident damages Wright brothers print shop.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park is seeking Visitor Services and Interpretation Volunteers.

Information on the Wright Company Factory fire that occurred on March 26, 2023. The Wright Company Factory site is closed at this time as fire crews work to evaluate the extent of the fire and clear the area. All other park locations are open normal operating hours.