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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical ParkStudents participating in art projects in the park.
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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
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Take a trip through time
Explore the history and curiosities from the 1860s to the 1940s featuring US and World Events, Inventions & Technology, the Wright brothers, Paul Laurence Dunbar, American Letters, and Dayton Events through the interactive timeline.

 

Family Album

Aviation Trail

Kings of the Air

Wright Brothers' Bicycle Shops

Wright Brothers' Neighborhood

Wright Brothers' Printing Business

foundation remains of first fort overlooking Arkansas River  

Did You Know?
The U.S. Army selected a spot overlooking the confluence of the Arkansas and Poteau Rivers for the site of a fort. Soldiers from the Rifle Regiment arrived in 1817 and named the site Fort Smith after their commanding officer, Thomas A. Smith.

Last Updated: July 10, 2008 at 15:35 EST