The 40 National Heritage Areas present a diverse range of natural, cultural, and historical resources. Urban, rural, recreational and educational activities provide excitement and enrichment for visitors and residents alike.

Current News

New Wright “B” Flyer Debuts at NBAA Show

The newest Wright “B” Flyer lookalike made its public debut Oct. 6-8 with a display at the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) annual convention in Orlando, Fla.

The product of an all-volunteer team and designed and built in less than a year, the one-of-a-kind airplane is known as the “Silver Bird” because of its silver-painted frame and white fabric. “It will truly be a global ambassador for Dayton. There is not a single artifact you can hold, or place you can visit, or document you can read that equals seeing a Wright Flyer in the air,” said Amanda Wright Lane of Cincinnati, great grandniece of the Wright brothers and a National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA) trustee (NAHA is the management entity for National Aviation Heritage Area).

Heritage Areas Bulletin
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Legislative Update - Bills Related to Heritage Areas in the 110 Congress

Charting a Future for National Heritage Areas: A Report by the National ParkSystem Advisory Board presents case studies and recommendations on the future of the National Heritage Areas in the National Park System. Click here to view the report.

Learn more about Feasibility Studies and Management Plans here

Passport to Your National Parks©
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