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National Aviation Heritage Area

The National Aviation Heritage Area comprises 15+ aviation-related sites in the Dayton, OH area.

The National Aviation Heritage Area is guided by the National Aviation Heritage Alliance, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization designated by Congress as the management entity of the heritage area. The organization seeks to conserve, interpret, develop, and promote the historic resources of the National Aviation Heritage Area, one of 55 National Heritage Areas in the United States. The Alliance’s b

oard of trustees is an all-volunteer group of individuals with additional liaison/advisors from the National Park Service and other government organizations. The vision of the Alliance is to make the Dayton region the recognized global center of aviation heritage and premier destination for aviation heritage tourism, sustaining the legacy of the Wright brothers. The National Aviation Heritage Area encompasses an eight-county area in Ohio (Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Clark, Warren, Champaign, Shelby, and Auglaize counties.)

06/23/2026

THIS FRIDAY 🚀 Join us at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™ for Lights Over Dayton: A Celebration of Flight — a FREE community event on Friday, June 26 featuring food trucks, community partners, STEM activities at the National Aviation Hall of Fame, and a 500-drone show all in honor of America's 250 anniversary.

What to know:
📍 National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™
🕒 Event begins at 3 p.m. | Museum open until 9 p.m.
✈️ 500-drone show begins at 10 p.m.
🚗 Arrive before 7 p.m. due to expected heavy traffic
🚪 Additional gate opens at 5 p.m. off Spinning Rd
📻 Tune to 95.3 The Eagle or 101.1 The Eagle for synchronized drone show audio (car or handheld radio only; do not use mobile apps)
🎁 First 1,000 visitors to the National Aviation Heritage Area booth receive a free Lights Over Dayton bag
🍴 Food trucks available; guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and snacks
☔ Rain date: Saturday, June 27

👉 Plan your visit: https://ow.ly/vuOn50ZfC3a

Presented by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and the National Aviation Heritage Area, with support from the Air Force Museum Foundation and America 250-Ohio.

06/19/2026

ICYMI, we’re partnering with the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to present a FREE community event next Friday, June 26 celebrating the evolution of flight and in honor of America’s 250th anniversary as 500 drones take flight. Special thanks to the Air Force Museum Foundation and America 250-Ohio for their support!

What to know:
📍 National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™
🕒 Starts at 3 p.m.
🎁 First 1,000 visitors to our booth get a free Lights Over Dayton bag
✈️ Museum open until 9 p.m., drone show at 10 p.m.
🚪 Additional gate opens at 5 p.m. off Spinning Rd, arrive before 7 p.m. to see drone show
📻 Audio for drone show via 95.3 The Eagle or 101.1 The Eagle (car/handheld radio only – do not use mobile apps)

For parking, activities in the National Aviation Hall of Fame, food trucks, and more, visit: https://ow.ly/1H1050ZeK1T

We can’t wait to see you there!

06/12/2026

Bringing aviation history to one of the best air shows in the country!

We’re proud to welcome continued support from the National Aviation Heritage Area for the 2026 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger.

Thanks to their support, guests will experience the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit from the Commemorative Air Force, sharing stories of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II.

06/11/2026

The America250 x NAHA Passport Stamp is here! ✈️

The limited-edition Passport To Your National Parks® America250™ cancellation stamp is now available at select sites within the National Aviation Heritage Area.

📍 Armstrong Air & Space Museum
📍 Carillon Historical Park (Wright Brothers National Museum)
📍 Champaign Aviation Museum
📍 The Grimes Flying Lab Foundation
📍 WACO Education Center & Air Museum
📍 Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum
📍 Wright "B" Flyer Inc.
📍 Wright State University Libraries Special Collections & Archives

| National Park Service

06/08/2026

A time capsule sealed inside the North Dayton Patriots Memorial since 1946 will be opened this Flag Day as part of a special celebration in Old North Dayton honoring local heroes and preserving community history.

The event will also feature the rededication of the memorial and a commemoration of Cpl. Tony Stein, USMC, Dayton’s only World War II Medal of Honor recipient.

Supporting this celebration, we're funding a documentary by Reba Gilbert that will tell the story of Tony Stein’s military service and selfless actions during World War II. The film will also document the opening of the 1946 time capsule, helping preserve and share these stories for future generations.

See the flyer below for event details.

Old North Dayton Neighborhood Association | McCook Field Neighborhood (Dayton, OH)

06/07/2026

The skies over Dayton are about to come alive! ✈️

The CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger returns this upcoming weekend, June 13–14, at Dayton International Airport (DAY). Headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, with the US Army Golden Knights and more bringing the action.

On the ground, get up close with aircraft, meet pilots, enjoy food trucks, and explore static displays. All ages. All weekend. All aviation.

🎟️ Tickets: daytonairshow.com

📸 IG: 1 (the_vietnamazing_dani_le), 2 (meganfitzner), 3 (leonardadamsiv), 4 (jamsessions44)

06/03/2026

Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚲

Did you know the Wright brothers owned and operated a bicycle business before they took to the skies? The skills and ideas they developed there helped shape their path to powered flight.

📍 The Wright Cycle Company (original fourth Wright Cycle Shop)
22 S. Williams St., Dayton, OH 45402

📸 IG: anessag

05/25/2026

Join us on Memorial Day as we honor and remember those who have died during service in the U.S. military. It is a day of reflection, remembrance, and showing respect for the sacrifices of fallen service members. This program will take place at Woodland Cemetery in our Veteran’s Lot at 10am and is presented by Sherman Camp No. 93, Dayton, Department of Ohio and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

05/18/2026

Restoration work at the Paul Laurence Dunbar House is complete!

This past Sunday, the restoration project was recognized with a 2026 Excellence in Preservation Award from Preservation Dayton, Inc. This honor celebrates the work happening across the region to care for historic places and the partnerships that make it possible, including at the Dunbar House.

Led by the National Aviation Heritage Area, the project addressed long-standing needs at the historic home, including drainage improvements, masonry repairs, and stabilization of the foundation and exterior features; helping to protect the building while preserving its historic character and visitor experience.

The project included construction oversight by Ohio History Connection, while Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park continued daily operations throughout the work, a true collaborative effort.

We’re proud to see this important work recognized and to help ensure the Dunbar House remains preserved and accessible for the community to experience and learn from for generations to come.

Plan your visit to check out the restoration in person: ohiohistory.org/dunbar

05/14/2026

Look to the skies! ✨ Lights Over Dayton: A Celebration of Flight lands Friday, June 26 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

Explore the museum by day, then watch a drone show bring the evolution of flight to life. ✈️ All in honor of 250 years of America. Free and open to all.

Presented by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and the National Aviation Heritage Area, with support from the Air Force Museum Foundation and America 250-Ohio. This event is part of the nationwide Freedom 250 celebration.

👉 Learn more: https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Events/

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26 S. Williams Street
Dayton, OH
45402

Telephone

+19374430165

Website

http://www.visitnaha.com/

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