June 2005

Wright-Dunbar Neighborhood Walking Tours
May 28 –September 5, 2005
Daily at 10:00am
"A Community's Heritage"
Join the staff of Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park for ranger-led walking tours of the historic Wright-Dunbar Village.

Ranger Talks
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Daily at 2:00pm
From the Wright brothers to Paul Laurence Dunbar, rangers will present a variety of topics

Movie Nights - @ Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
7:00pm

Tuesday, June 14, 2005
2001: A Space Odyssey
Director Stanley Kubrick demonstrates his mastery of sight, sound and motion as he serves a visual feast. Rated G. Free admission.

Huffman Prairie Flying Field Walking Tours
May 30 –September 5, 2005
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays through Saturdays* 10:30am
During the ranger-led walking tours, visitors will learn about the site where the Wright brothers developed the world's first practical airplane and their School of Aviation.
*Tours subject to cancellation if required by Wright-Patterson AFB. Call (937) 425-0008 for field closures.

Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center Talks
May 30 –September 5, 2005
Daily at 1:30pm at the Wright Memorial
Discover the past and present, as rangers discuss the memorial, the development of the air base and various topics.

Ron Dick and Dan Patterson: Images and Stories from The Aviation Century
Thursday, June 23, 2005 at
The Engineers Club of Dayton 7:00pm
As part of the Aviation Heritage Speakers Series, author, Ron Dick and photographer, Dan Patterson will discuss their comprehensive multi-volume series, Aviation Century.

For more information, call (937) 228-2148.

Dave Nolin - Huffman Prairie: History and Restoration of a State Natural Landmark
Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Huffman Priarie Flying Field Interpretive Center 3:00pm
Mr. Nolin will discuss how Huffman Prairie was critical to the Wright brothers' experiments and how it is a significant part of our natural heritage.

For more information, call (937) 425-0008.

Plan Your Visit

Learning Center

Park Partners

Cultural Resources

Press Room

Park Facts

Interactive Timeline

History of the
Wright Brothers

The Quest for
Practical Flight

Kings of the Air

The Paul Laurence
Dunbar Story