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.
Holiday card with red and green accents. The card reads " Come Join Us" and features a logo of Dunbar. Just below the card reads "A Dunbar Christmas, December 14, 15, 21 and 22. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Paul Laurence Dunbar House Visitor Center.
Celebrate the Holidays at the Paul Laurence Dunbar House
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and the University of Dayton Department of Music are proud to present “A Dunbar Christmas” at the Paul Laurence Dunbar House and Visitor Center.
Park Rangers to Support FEMA in Hurricane-Impacted Zones
Wright Dunbar Interpretive Center will adjust days of operation to a Wednesday - Sunday schedule while staff are supporting recovery and relief efforts as a result of the catastrophic impacts of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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