Dayton Aviation Heritage

National Historical Park Ohio

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Construction on I-75

I-75 north and south bound EXITS for FIRST and THIRD Streets are now CLOSED for construction. See Directions for alternative routes to our park. More »

Lives of Consequence

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.

SPEAKER SERIES 2013

Tom Crouch and The Strange Case of Gustave Whitehead -- June 24, 7 pm
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Enter Our Poetry & Photo Contest Today!

Let your inner poet or photographer out and enter our Aero Carnival photo and poetry contests today.
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New Visitor Center Hours

Summer hours for Dayton's national park visitor centers are now 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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Park Programs

Ranger programs every morning at 10:30 am this summer.
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LIKE Wilbear

Wilbear, the most interesting bear in the universe, has a LIKE page now.
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Places To Visit

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park invites you to explore its five sites about the Wright brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar.
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The Great Wright Brothers AERO CARNIVAL

SAVE the DATE for October 5, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. It's a family FUN weekend with lots of FUN activities.
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Dayton's Amazing Aviation Places

Race to Dayton's amazing aviation places, stamp your passport at seven locations and then receive a "Wilbear Wright" aviator teddy bear.
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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
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