Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park 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.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park 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.

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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent
to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose
through the military ranks to become one of the most respected leaders of his
time. A well-rounded man with a steadfast devotion to duty, Young led by
example and inspired a generation of new leaders.

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence.  In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of the most respected leaders of his time.  A well-rounded man with a steadfast devotion to duty, Young led by example and inspired a generation of new leaders.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Aviation is chock-full of tradition & history and nowhere will you find a
richer collection of aviation than here, the birthplace of aviation. From the
straightforward bicycle shops that fostered the Wright brothers' flying
ambitions to the complex spacecraft that carried man to the moon, the National
Aviation Heritage Area has everything you need to learn about this country’s
aviation legacy.

Aviation is chock-full of tradition & history and nowhere will you find a richer collection of aviation than here, the birthplace of aviation.  From the straightforward bicycle shops that fostered the Wright brothers' flying ambitions to the complex spacecraft that carried man to the moon, the National Aviation Heritage Area has everything you need to learn about this country’s aviation legacy.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

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Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

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