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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park Wright-Dunbar Times The official newspaper of Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park Issue no. 10, 2014

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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park is a national park about preserving Dayton’s contribu- Events 2014 tion to our nation’s history and the stories of three Daytonians that helped shape our world. 2014 Bike-With-A-Ranger The , Wilbur and Orville, through their invention of powered flight, created one of the Bicycle Tours and Programs most important achievements of the 20th century. (June through Labor Day) Paul Laurence Dunbar, an African-American writer and poet rose, from a poor childhood to interna- tional acclaim as a voice for equality and justice. Discover how Dayton became a hotbed of aviation development by exploring some of the historic sites You are invited to visit all of our five sites: , , the Dunbar State Me- where it all happened by bicycle—a mode of trans- morial, the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, and portation connected with the Wright brothers! Flying Field and Interpretive Center.

Enjoy your visit! Tours begin at two locations: Wright-Dunbar Visi- tor Center; Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpre- The Staff tive Center. Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park For more information visit www.nps.gov/daav

Save the date! 2014 Aviaiton Heritage ARTS / DINING / MUSIC / HOUSING / INTERACTIVE FRIDAY SEPT. 12 5-10p FREE DOWNTOWN EVENT Speakers Series nights ENUES TART AT OURTHOUSE QUARE walk on the creatuve side 100+V - S C S FACEBOOK.COM/URBANNIGHTSDAYTON - DOWNTOWNDAYTON.ORG FREE ADMIT ONE ADMIT Our Aviation Heritage Speakers Series is designed to offer the public a variety of knowledgeable speakers addressing topics related to aviation FREE ADMIT ONE ADMIT history through engaging discussion and firsthand accounts. FREE ADMIT ONE ADMIT All of these talks take place at the Engineers Club, 110 East Monument Street in Dayton. These FREE ADMIT ONE ADMIT Wright Dunbar District - West 3rd & Williams Street events are free and open to the public. For more Discover the Wright Dunbar District during Urban Night Food..Arts..Dining..Music..Entertainment..Housing Opportunities..much more! information contact Dayton Aviation Heritage Live Performances & Special Events for entire family. FREE ADMIT ONE ADMIT Attractions: Grillin ‘ & Chillin Cafe Tent,The Lounge-Business Expo, NHP at 937.225.7705 or visit www.npg.gov/daav. the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, the Wright-Bros Bicycle Shop, WDAO’s Information Station & more. Make this a night to remember FREE ADMIT ONE ADMIT Ziks Family Pharmacy Amos Jeff eries Insurance Daily Ranger Programs 10:30 am daily Join us for Urban Nights, Friday (June through Labor Day) night, September 12, 2014, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm for a fun filled Two locations: • The Wright-Dunbar Visitor Center neighborhood block party. • Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center Earn a Wilbear: Topics include: the history of the Wright- Want to be a Junior Dunbar Village, the history of West Dayton, The Sky’s the the Wright brothers’ cycle shop or a ranger-led TRIP PLANNER Ranger? tours of our neighborhood, the ancient past of Limit! the grounds, the memorial, the Conservancy It’s easy to get a District, and the development of the Air Force Junior Ranger badge. base. WhenSetzer it comes to invention, and innovation, arts, and literature, there are many places to We have three Start today: it’s top-flight fun! visit in the Dayton region. different Junior Ranger activity books to choose from. To obtain your own “Wilbear Wright” (an indirect Consider these options: Each will guide you through descendant of the Wright brothers) just obtain a • Complex the invention of flight, bicycles, passport stamp at seven of fourteen sites listed in HEY KIDS! Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center printing, and poetry. the The Sky’s The Limit brochure. Then redeem Aviation Trail, Inc. Visitor Center your passport for your very own Wilbear Wright The Wright Cycle Company This program is recommended for children aviator teddy bear. • Huffman Prairie Flying Field ages 6-12. For more information just ask a Interpretive Center, Huffman Prairie park ranger. It’s fun, FREE, and easy! To plan your adventure and Wilbear intinerary Flying Field and Wright Memorial contact the Dayton • John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers Avia- Visit the National Park Service’s nationwide Montgomery County Convention & Visitors tion Center at Carillon Historical Park online Junior Ranger Program at Bureau at • National Museum of the US Air Force www.nps.gov/webrangers for more progams. www.daytoncvb.com Join Wilbear • Hawthorn Hill mansion or the National Park wright on (2 hours - visitation requires reservations)

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The Wright Cycle Huffman Prairie Flying Field John W. Berry, Sr. Company Complex Gate 16A off of State Route 444 Wright Brothers Wright-Dunbar Visitor Center & Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433 Aviation Center Dayton Aviation Heritage Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Aviation Trail Visitor Center Carillon Historical Park National Historical Park Open daily The Wright Cycle Company Building 1000 Carillon Boulevard Closed September 21 (USAF marathon), 16 South Williams, Dayton, Ohio 45402 Dayton, Ohio 45409 The human imagination found its high- and subject to closure due to base operations. 937.225.7705 (National Park Service) 937.293.2841 est expression in three men from Dayton, www.nps.gov/daav www.daytonhistory.org Ohio: Wilbur and Orville Wright, first to fly 937.443.0793 (Aviation Trail, Inc.) Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30 am-5:00 pm a powered, heavier-than-air machine and Paul Laurence www.aviationtrailinc.org Sundays 12:00 pm-5:00 pm creators of the practical airplane, Free Admission Dunbar State Memorial Admission: $8.00 Adults and Paul Laurence Dunbar, who with 219 North Paul Laurence Dunbar Street Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm $7.00 Seniors his compelling new voice was the first Dayton, Ohio 45402 Closed -- Monday and Tuesday from $5.00 Children (3-17) African American writer to win high 937.224.7061 November 3 to February 24, Thanksgiving, Free to Members & Children under 3 distinction in American literature. www.daytonhistory.org December 25 & New Year’s Day Closed: Thanksgiving, December 24 & 25, This park preserves sites associated Hours vary, call for current information. and New Year’s Eve & Day. with the Wright brothers and the home of Paul Laurence Dunbar. Huffman Prairie Flying Field The museum, managed by Dayton History, Hawthorn Hill Tours Interpretive Center will be open for pre-arranged tours each Hawthorn Hill tours are managed by Dayton Comments? 2380 Memorial Road week on Friday and Saturday at 10:00 am to History and conducted on Wednesdays and Write to : Superintendent (opposite the Wright Memorial, 4:00 pm, and with other times available by Saturdays with advance, prepaid reservations. Dayton Aviation Heritage off Kauffman Road and State Route 444) advance arrangement. Tours depart Carillon Historical Park via shuttle National Historical Park Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433 Call 937-313-2010 for your reservation. van at 10:00 and 12:30. Admission: $12.00, 16 South Williams Street 937.425.0008 Admission: $6.00 per adult and $3.00 per child. Dayton, Ohio 45409 Free Admission or $15.00 for admission to both Carillon 937.225.7705 Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Historical Park and Hawthorn Hill. For more Closed -- September 20 (USAF Marathon), information or to make your reservation call: Website: www.nps.gov/daav Monday and Tuesday from 937.293.2841 or toll-free at 1.877.BE.HISTORY. email: [email protected] November 3 to February 24, Thanksgiving, December 25, & New Year’s Day The National Park Service cares for the special places saved by the American people so that all may experience THE THE THE our heritage. Activities throughout the day! Activities throughout the day! Activities throughout the day! October 5, 2013 October 5, 2013 October 5, 2013 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 10:00 am to 4:00 pm EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA Huffman Prairie Flying Field Huffman Prairie Flying Field Huffman Prairie Flying Field September 6, 2014 * September 6, 2014 * September 6, 2014 * September 6, 2014 * September 6, 2014

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