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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical ParkHuffman Prairie Flying Field at sunrise
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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Outdoor Activities

Enjoy a variety of free outdoor activities at the park

  • During the summer daily walking tours of the Wright-Dunbar neighborhood start at the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
  • During the summer, daily walking tours of the Huffman Prairie Flying Field are available
  • Bike-with-a-ranger tours are available
  • Kids' programs are conducted at the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
  • First Flight Ceremony, December 17th at the Wright Memorial (Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center)

Click on Schedule of Events and For Kids for more information.

 
Participants on a Bike-with-a-Ranger tour.
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Participants enjoying a Bike-with-a-ranger tour.
Drawing of Dred Scott from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1857  

Did You Know?
In 1846, a slave named Dred Scott sued for his freedom at the St. Louis Courthouse. His case went all the way to the Supreme Court, where the verdict set the stage for the Civil War. Today, the Old Courthouse is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Click to learn more about Dred Scott.
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Last Updated: June 22, 2009 at 14:29 EST