Contact Info
Dayton, OH 45402
- Phone:
- 937-225-7705
- Phone:
- 937-425-0008
Basics
- Type:
- Other
Description
Three exceptional men from Dayton, Ohio, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright and Paul Laurence Dunbar, found their creative outlet here through accomplishments and failures, and finally success. However, these men offered the world something far greater, they offered the world hope, and the ability to take a dream and make it a reality.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm daily
Extended hours: Memorial to Labor Day until 6:00pm daily
Closed: Thanksgiving, December 25, and New Year's Day
Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center
2380 Memorial Road, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
937-425-0008
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm daily
Extended hours: Memorial to Labor Day until 6:00pm daily
Closed: Saturday of U.S. Air Force marathon, Thanksgiving, December 25, and New Year's Day
Huffman Prairie Flying Field
Gate 16A off State Route 444, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
Hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm Thursday through Tuesday
Closed: Wednesdays, Saturday of U.S. Air Force marathon
The prairie is on an active military base. Visitors should call the Interpretive Center at 937-425-0008 for field closures.
Dayton History at Carillon Park
1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton, OH 45409
937-293-2841
Hours: 9:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday; noon to 5:00pm Sunday
Closed: Thanksgiving, December 25 and New Year's Day
Paul Laurence Dunbar House
219 Paul Laurence Dunbar Street, Dayton, OH 45401
937-224-7061
Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday; noon to 5:00pm Sunday.
Please call ahead for information.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Visitors are encouraged to start their visit at either The Wright Cycle Company Complex or the Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center. Once arriving at one of the interpretive centers, visitors can receive directions to the other sites.
The Wright Cycle Company Complex is located west of downtown Dayton. From I-75 take the Third Street exit (Exit 53) and head west. Turn left onto Williams Street. The park is immediately on your left at 16 South Williams.
The Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center is located near the National Museum of the United States Air Force; at the intersection of State Route 444 and Kauffman Road.
