Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center

The main entrance to the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center

2015 Aero Carnival

Visitors walk and enjoy exhibits during the 2015 Aero Carnival event

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site B008

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.

Campers are provided with a picnic table, food storage box, and a fire pit.

Wright Cycle Company Bike Shop

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

Wrights and Dunbar mural

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

Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center

The main entrance to the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center

The Wright Brothers memorial

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

1905 Replica Hangar at Huffman Prairie Flying Field

The replica 1905 hangar at Huffman Prairie Flying Field.

Huffman Prairie Flying Field replica catapault

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

Huffman Prairie Flying Field entrance

The main entrance road into Huffman Prairie Flying Field.

Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site

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

Wright-Dunbar Interprevitive Center

The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center as viewed from Williams St.

1902 Wright Glider

1902 Wright Brothers glider inside of the Wright-Dunbar Interp. Center

Third St sidewalk in front of park

The facade of the Wright Dunbar Interpretive Center on Third St.

Facade of the Wright Cycle Company

A view of the entrance to the Wright Cycle Company on Williams St.

1905 Wright Flyer replica

The 1905 Wright Flyer replica during a demonstration flight.

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site B008 Parking Area

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site B008

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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.

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Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center Visitor Center

The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center is located just west of downtown Dayton on South Williams Street, directly south of Third Street. Interpretive displays, interactive exhibits and the park introductory film are all available at the WDIC. A small gift shop is also on site and is stocked with souvenirs and books related to the Wrights and Paul Laurence Dunbar.

Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center Visitor Center

Located on an active U.S. Air Force base (Wright Patterson AFB), the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center provides visitors with a closer look at the aviation side of the Wright Brothers story.

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