Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical 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.

Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center

The main entrance to the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center

A three-story brick building with tall green windows and a tall photo mural on the glass wall

Wright Cycle Company Bike Shop

A front view of the building housing The Wright Cycle Company bike shop.

A two-story brick building with tall windows and shutters on them with sign "The Wright Cycle Co."

Wrights and Dunbar mural

An artistic mural etched out of the red brick wall at the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center entrance.

A brick wall with artwork of three men and an airplane etched out of the brick.

Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center

The main entrance to the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center

A one story stone building with a small tower jutting out of the middle and three people walking out

The Wright Brothers memorial

The Wright Brothers Memorial at the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center grounds.

A tall gray stone monolith with a brown bronze plaque affixed to the front with trees in background

1905 Replica Hangar at Huffman Prairie Flying Field

The replica 1905 hangar at Huffman Prairie Flying Field.

The fog lifts as the suns rays peek through the mist revealing a wood-frame hangar and flag pole.

Huffman Prairie Flying Field replica catapault

A replica catapault system similar to what the Wrights used during their trials at Huffman Prairie.

A long wood and steel rail leading to a pyramid tower structure in the background.

Huffman Prairie Flying Field entrance

The main entrance road into Huffman Prairie Flying Field.

A dirt road between tall trees with a stone sign reading Huffman Prairie Flying Field.

Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site

The Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site in Dayton, Ohio.

A two-story home with peaked gray roof and two chimneys with green shutters around the windows