Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park


Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park exists at the heart of one of the world’s most significant, globally impactful stories: the discovery of the secrets of controllable flight. Through perseverance and determination the Wright brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar were able to overcome obstacles in their lives and leave their respective marks on history.

Located in west-central Ohio, the park is easily accessible via I-70, I-75 or US Route 35. The main park visitor center, Wright Dunbar Interpretive Center, is located at S. Williams St. and W. Third St. in Dayton.

  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Guided Tours
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

  • African American Heritage
  • Arts
  • Poetry and Literature
  • Aviation
  • Science, Technology and Innovation
  • Transportation

Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center

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

The main entrance to the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center

Wright Cycle Company Bike Shop

A two-story brick building with tall windows and shutters on them with sign

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

Wrights and Dunbar mural

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

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

Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center

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

The main entrance to the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center

The Wright Brothers memorial

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

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

1905 Replica 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.

The replica 1905 hangar at Huffman Prairie Flying Field.

Huffman Prairie Flying Field replica catapault

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

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

Huffman Prairie Flying Field entrance

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

The main entrance road into Huffman Prairie Flying Field.

Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site

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

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