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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.
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Park Programs
Ranger programs every morning at 10:30 am this summer.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Did You Know?
Central High School, Dayton, Ohio 1891 graduating class. Paul Laurence Dunbar is first from the left in the back row. Orville Wright is fourth from the left in the back row.