Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center as viewed from Williams St.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through perseverance and dedication Orville, Wilbur and Paul were able to overcome obstacles in their lives and leave their respective marks on history. Start your visit at one of our locations today.
Map showing location of park.
Black and white image of an aeromarine plane in flight above a striped pylon.
Dayton’s National Park to celebrate centennial of Air Races
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park will host an event at the Huffman Prairie to commemorate the International Air Races and aviation history in Dayton.
Park Ranger to Sing National Anthem at Dayton Dragon's Game
Park Ranger to sing national anthem in celebration of National Aviation Day.
A three-story brick building with tall green windows and a tall photo mural on the glass wall
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
A two-story brick building with tall windows and shutters on them with sign "The Wright Cycle Co."
Photo by NPS / Ryan Qualls
A brick wall with artwork of three men and an airplane etched out of the brick.
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
A one story stone building with a small tower jutting out of the middle and three people walking out
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
A tall gray stone monolith with a brown bronze plaque affixed to the front with trees in background
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
The fog lifts as the suns rays peek through the mist revealing a wood-frame hangar and flag pole.
Photo by NPS / Ryan Qualls
A long wood and steel rail leading to a pyramid tower structure in the background.
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
A dirt road between tall trees with a stone sign reading Huffman Prairie Flying Field.
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
A two-story home with peaked gray roof and two chimneys with green shutters around the windows
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg