Free Sept. 17 event combines flood protection, aviation history, ancient geology and recreation
The Miami Conservancy District and the National Park Service present a special tour of Huffman Dam with a Wright "B" Flyover.
Official NPS sourcePERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
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2026-09-04
1 STORIES2024-12-09
1 STORIESCelebrate 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.
Official NPS source2024-10-28
1 STORIESPark 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.
Official NPS source2024-09-20
1 STORIESDayton’s National Park to celebrate centennial of Air Races
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park will host an event at the Huffman Prairie to commemorate the International Air Races and aviation history in Dayton.
Official NPS source2024-08-19
1 STORIESPark Ranger to Sing National Anthem at Dayton Dragon's Game
Park Ranger to sing national anthem in celebration of National Aviation Day.
Official NPS source2024-03-05
1 STORIESDayton’s National Park to Celebrate Total Eclipse
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park is excited to host watch parties at several of locations for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Official NPS source2024-01-30
1 STORIESCommemorate Black History Month
During the month of February, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park invites you to join us for special presentations held each Saturday in celebration of Black History Month. Topics will range from an exploration of Dunbar’s musical collaborators on Broadway, the inspiration Paul found from his loved-ones, and how his body of work was shared after his death.
Official NPS source2023-11-10
1 STORIESDayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park Announces 2023-2024 Winter Hours
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park will temporarily close the Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center beginning on November 15, 2023. While the interior park facilities will be closed, the grounds of the Wright Memorial and the Huffman Prairie Flying Field will remain open to the public dawn to dusk.
Official NPS source2023-10-25
1 STORIESHistoric Setzer and Hoover Block Buildings Damaged in Car Crash
Single-car accident damages Wright brothers print shop.
Official NPS source2023-04-24
1 STORIESVolunteer with the National Park Service Today
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park is seeking Visitor Services and Interpretation Volunteers.
Official NPS source2023-03-27
1 STORIESWright Company Factory Damaged in Fire
Information on the Wright Company Factory fire that occurred on March 26, 2023. The Wright Company Factory site is closed at this time as fire crews work to evaluate the extent of the fire and clear the area. All other park locations are open normal operating hours.
Official NPS source2022-10-13
1 STORIESDayton’s National Park Celebrates 30 Years in the Miami Valley
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park celebrates 30 years with release of administrative history.
Official NPS source2022-04-22
1 STORIESNPS Director Sams visits parks in southeast Ohio for National Park Week
NPS Director Chuck Sams visited parks in southeast Ohio to shine light on several wonderful but lesser-known national parks during National Park Week.
Official NPS source2022-02-28
1 STORIESDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park expects to release the General Management Plan Amendment for a 30-day public comment period
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park expects to release the General Management Plan Amendment for a 30-day public comment period.
Official NPS source2021-09-21
1 STORIESHuffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center to Close During Memorial Restoration
The National Park Service will temporarily close the Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center from Thursday, September 23, 2021 to Monday, November 1, 2021.
Official NPS source2021-08-19
1 STORIESNational Aviation Day Announcement of New Junior Ranger Program
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, in partnership with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is pleased to announce a new Prairie Junior Ranger program for Huffman Prairie Flying Field.
Official NPS source2020-03-18
1 STORIESAll Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP Sites Closed Until Further Notice
Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.
Official NPS source2018-03-01
1 STORIESDayton: Where Jumping from a Perfectly Good Airplane Began!
The Randy Zuercher and Ann Armstrong-Ingoldsby speaker program has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 from its original date in January.
Official NPS source2017-03-07
1 STORIESSpecial Free Screening for Park Visitors!
Be one of the first people to see the new documentary film, "Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask" on Saturday, April 1st at the park.
Official NPS source2017-03-03
2 STORIESThe 2017 Dunbar Dinner
Help us celebrate the birth and legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar with other Dunbar fans at the 2017 Dunbar Dinner at the Dayton Crown Plaza hotel.
Official NPS sourceThe 2017 Great Wright Brothers Aero Carnival
Join us at historic Huffman Prairie for our annual celebration of the Wright brothers! Games, rides and aircraft displays await you and the entire family for history-filled day of fun!
Official NPS source2017-01-27
1 STORIESEarly Closure on February 12, 2017
On February 12th, 2017, the park will have an early closure due to a mandatory all-staff meeting for park employees. Park operations will return to normal on the next business day, Wednesday, February 15th, 2017.
Official NPS source2016-06-02
1 STORIES2016 American Solar Challenge
Join us on July 30th for the 2016 American Solar Challenge, hosted by the National Park Service and the Innovators Educational Foundation.
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