Published January 6, 2026

NAHA’s 2025 Highlights

5 Wins That Took Flight. ⭐ 1. Wright Flyer III named Ohio’s State Airplane The Ohio General Assembly designated the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the official airplane of Ohio. NAHA helped advocate for this recognition, highlighting Ohio’s role as the birthplace of aviation and strengthening aviation heritage as part of the state’s identity. ⭐ […]

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Published July 17, 2025

The Flight Ahead: Supporting the White Bird’s Return to the Skies

Powered by partnership. If you have never visited the Wright “B” Flyer, Inc hangar and museum, you might be surprised to find it’s much more than a collection of antique aviation artifacts. While the site does feature fascinating displays, like the Valentine Flyer, a close replica of a Wright Model B that was used in […]

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Published December 16, 2024

NAHA’s 2024 Highlights

Top 5 Achievements That Made Our Year Great. ⭐ 1. NAHA’s 20 Year Anniversary The National Aviation Heritage Area (NAHA) celebrated their 20th anniversary on December 4, 2024. A special 20th anniversary panel was also held at NAHA’s Annual Meeting on November 12, 2024 exploring the past, present, and future of NAHA. Thanks to Tony Perfilio, […]

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Published January 31, 2022

Passport Stamps in the NAHA

When my family visits a National Park or affiliated site, we stamp our arms instead of the little blue passport stamp book sold in park gift shops and online. This tradition started several years ago when my kids were really into Harry Potter. We called the stamps “our dark marks.” Now, a quick search in […]

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