Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park • Ohio

A three-story brick building with tall green windows and a tall photo mural on the glass wall

A two-story brick building with tall windows and shutters on them with sign "The Wright Cycle Co."

A brick wall with artwork of three men and an airplane etched out of the brick.

A one story stone building with a small tower jutting out of the middle and three people walking out

A tall gray stone monolith with a brown bronze plaque affixed to the front with trees in background

The fog lifts as the suns rays peek through the mist revealing a wood-frame hangar and flag pole.

A long wood and steel rail leading to a pyramid tower structure in the background.

A dirt road between tall trees with a stone sign reading Huffman Prairie Flying Field.

A two-story home with peaked gray roof and two chimneys with green shutters around the windows

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.

The main entrance to the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
NPS / Tom Engberg

A front view of the building housing The Wright Cycle Company bike shop.
NPS / Ryan Qualls

An artistic mural etched out of the red brick wall at the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center entrance.
NPS / Tom Engberg

The main entrance to the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center
NPS / Tom Engberg

The Wright Brothers Memorial at the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center grounds.
NPS / Tom Engberg

The replica 1905 hangar at Huffman Prairie Flying Field.
NPS / Ryan Qualls

A replica catapault system similar to what the Wrights used during their trials at Huffman Prairie.
NPS / Tom Engberg

The main entrance road into Huffman Prairie Flying Field.
NPS / Tom Engberg

The Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site in Dayton, Ohio.
NPS / Tom Engberg

An image of the Wright brothers getting their flyer out of the hangar

Park Film: On Great White Wings

The epic Wright brothers tale is told in a riveting feature short park film.

A replica Wright brothers plane flies low to the ground with trees in the background

Park Information

Before you leave your house, let us help you make your plans for your visit. Information on park hours and events can also be found here.

A set of front doors surrounded by glass and a red brick facade.

Hours of Operation

With so many sites to explore, we're here to help you plan your visit. No matter the day of week, at least two locations are OPEN!

Become a Junior Ranger

Opportunities for kids to earn their very own Junior Ranger badge exist at both visitor centers and the Paul Laurence Dunbar house.

Visitors in a field during a park event

Let us help you get to the park with directions to the park's visitor centers and the Paul Laurence Dunbar house.

The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center and NPS Law Enforcement badge

Laws & Policies

Important information about the laws and policies pertaining to firearms and concealed carry in the park units.

Volunteers In Parks

Looking for a rewarding and memorable experience? Become a Volunteer In Park (VIP) and help us fulfill our mission.

Last updated: June 26, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

16 South Williams Street
Dayton, OH 45402

Phone:

937-345-0433

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