National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical ParkWright brothers at Huffman Prairie in October 1910.
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, a four-unit park is located in and around Dayton, Ohio. The units include: The Wright Cycle Company Complex, consisting of The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center and Aviation Trail Visitor Center and Museum and The Wright Cycle Company; The Paul Laurence Dunbar House; Dayton History at Carillon Park; the Huffman Prairie Flying Field and Interpretive Center.

The Wright Cycle Company Complex
16 South Williams Street, Dayton, OH 45402
937-225-7705
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm daily
Closed: Thanksgiving, December 25, and New Year's Day
During inclement weather, please call for daily schedule.

Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center
2380 Memorial Road, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
937-425-0008
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm daily
Extended hours: Memorial to Labor Day until 6:00pm daily
Closed: Saturday of U.S. Air Force marathon, Thanksgiving, December 25, and New Year's Day
During inclement weather, please call for daily schedule.

Huffman Prairie Flying Field
Gate 16A off State Route 444, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
Hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm Thursday through Tuesday
Closed: Wednesdays, Saturday of U.S. Air Force marathon
The prairie is on an active military base. Visitors should call the Interpretive Center at 937-425-0008 for field closures.

Dayton History at Carillon Park
1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton, OH 45409
937-293-2841
Hours: 9:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday,
and noon to 5:00pm Sunday
Closed: Thanksgiving, December 24 & 25 and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

Paul Laurence Dunbar House
219 North Paul Laurence Dunbar Street, Dayton, OH 45401
Tours hours: 11:00am and 2:00pm, Thursday through Saturday with advance notice.
For information call 937.313.2010 at Dayton History at Carillon Park.  

 

Orville Wright as a boy
Orville Wright
Even as a young boy, Orville was always curious.
more...
Visitors at ranger program
Walking Tour
Ranger-guided walking tour of Wright-Dunbar Village.
more...
Replica hangar at Huffman Prairie
Huffman Prairie Flying Field
Retrace the Wright brothers' footsteps at the flying field.
more...
Paul Laurence Dunbar House
Paul Laurence Dunbar House
The last residence of poet Paul Laurence Dunbar.
more...
Cartoon grouse  

Did You Know?
The Lewis and Clark expedition sent back animals to President Jefferson from Ft. Mandan. Four magpies, a prairie dog, and a sharptailed grouse were sent back with Corporal Warfington. Unfortunately, only the prairie dog and one magpie survived the arduous journey. Learn more about the journey here.
more...

Last Updated: August 10, 2009 at 11:38 EST