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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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

The main entrance road into Huffman Prairie Flying Field.

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.

Physical Address:

16 South Williams Street

Dayton, OH 45402

Mailing Address:

16 South Williams Street

Dayton, OH 45402

contact-details

Phone Number: 9372257705 Voice

Email Address: ryan_qualls@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Wright-Dunbar Interpretive 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.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Huffman Prairie Interpretive 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.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Paul Laurence Dunbar House Hours

The Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site is currently open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day Closure (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Christmas Day Closure (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's Day Closure (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 39 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 74 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just above 41". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of about 25".