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Gain a new appreciation for the accomplishments of Orville and Wilbur
Wright—and the era in which they lived—with a visit to the John W. Berry, Sr. Wright
Brothers Aviation Center.
Located in beautiful Carillon Historical Park on Patterson Blvd. just south of
downtown Dayton, the John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers Aviation Center tells the story of the Wright
brothers' lives and their historical achievements. At the Center you'll be able
to examine the original 1905 Wright Flyer III, originally restored under the close direction
of Orville Wright. You'll also see the camera that captured the famous photograph
of the Wright's very first successful flight on the beaches of Kitty Hawk in
1903.
While at the John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers Aviation Center, be sure to visit the Object Theater,
where you'll experience a captivating multimedia presentation of some of the
most significant artifacts associated with the Wright brothers, such as an original
Van Cleve bicycle, one of the Wrights' own designs.
As part of your exploration of the John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers Aviation Center, you can experience a
replica of the bicycle shop the brothers operated from 1897 to 1908. In addition,
you'll want to visit the other historical buildings that depict the Miami Valley's
settlement, transportation, invention and industry...all located within Carillon Historical
Park on the banks of the Great Miami River.
By visiting the John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers Aviation Center and other attractions of Carillon Historical
Park, you'll have a new understanding of the life and times that shaped the Wright
brothers...and how their inventions transformed the rest of the world.
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For more information,
please visit:
www.daytonhistory.org/destinations
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