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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.
 

Places To Visit

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

For more information and directions call 937-225-7705.
Or you can join our e-mail list to receive updates on park events.


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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
• Ask a Historian for answers


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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.

It's a lot of fun!!! Click here for a brochure and locations.

Hey kids, Wilbear has a new friend too, click here to learn more.

Click the Park Fun page for Wilbear's new holiday song. 

 
 

Dayton Aviation Heritage Partners

This park is a cooperative effort between the National Park Service and five partners, which include:  Dayton History, the Ohio Historical Society, Aviation Trail, Inc., the Wright Family Foundation, 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.
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The Wright Company factory building.

Did You Know?
The Wright Company, located near West Third Street in Dayton, Ohio, manufactured airplanes, engines, and accessories from 1910 until 1915.
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Last Updated: January 22, 2012 at 13:03 MST

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