4:00 PM to 9:30 PM Join the BCW crew at Fig Leaf Brewing for Pints for a Purpose! Fig Leaf will generously donate $1 per every pint sold on 5/7/24 to BCW! We will be there dressed in our finest '40's attire, selling raffle tickets to win a flight experience in our 1943 PT-19 Aircraft, as well as raffling some other goodies throughout the evening. ALL proceeds from this event will go towards our Betty Stagg Turner Memorial Scholarship, for females in aviation. The time is 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm Come out and enjoy some food, fun & drinks and check out a variety of items we will have on disp ..read more

THE NATIONAL AVIATION HALL OF FAME Honoring Aerospace Legends to Inspire Future Leaders® Honoring Aerospace Legends to Inspire Future Leaders 2024 Enshrinement tickets are LIVE! Don't miss this opportunity to secure your spot to witness what is sure to be a memorable evening! WHEN:SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 6 PM – 10:00 PM WHERE: National Museum of the US Air Force1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH 45433 ABOUT ENSHRINEMENT Since 1962 the National Aviation Hall of Fame has inducted over 250 of the nation’s premier air and space pioneers into the organization. Our Enshrinees are the who’s who in the world ..read more

Woodland Historical Tour Enjoy a stroll through one of the oldest rural cemeteries in the United States. Visit the final resting place of the Wright Brothers, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Erma Bombeck and many other famous Daytonians. Check the events calendar for scheduled dates and register online to save your spot. Meet at the Eichelberger Plaza located at the main gate. Please contact the office at 937-228-3221 or email info@woodlandcemetery.org for more information. Reservations required and weather permitting. More Tours to Consider: • Woodland Historical Tour • History Mystery, Mayhem &a ..read more

Come see vintage aircraft, automobiles & the chance to win a Warbird ride! Join us for the 3rd annual Wings & Wheels event!  Come to see stunning vehicles interspersed with vintage aircraft. This will be an experience that you won’t want to miss! Enjoy food, vendors,  cars, awards, and see an aerial demo! Those who 18 & older who pre-register will be included in a raffle to win a ride in a warbird! You must be pre-registered in order to win. Admission Pricing: (Tickets Available Soon) https://www.tri-statewarbirdmuseum.org/event/wings-wheels-2024/ Pre-Sale- $7 Adu ..read more

Carillon Historical Park is ready to help you experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of a total solar eclipse right here at one of America's finest open-air museums! To help you prepare, we will be handing out one free pair of eclipse viewing glasses with each paid admission.  Dayton History members are also welcome to stop by for a complimentary pair of glasses, one per person covered on the membership. These glasses are being provided free of charge via our partners at Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. While supplies last, viewing glasses can b ..read more

Museum Receives Donation of WWII Items: We recently received a very generous donation to the museum of many items from the collection of Roy E. Norris Jr, including this Aviation Cadet Welcome and Introduction packet from his training during WWII. We have many more items that we will be displaying very soon! Come by and see them!  Butler County Warbirds Middletown Regional Airport (KMWO) 2351 Wedekind Drive Middletown, OH 45042 (513) 702-3062 http://www.bcwarbirds.com Butler County Warbirds is Site #16 on the Aviation Trail ..read more

Summary of Aviation Trail sites with viewing events: Several of the sites on the Aviation Trail have announced plans for the April 8 eclipse day, and some of these have already been posted on this blog. Below is a list of these with links to the posts (in the order they were posted). For further information, or plans for other sites, see the websites for each individual site. • Armstrong Air & Space Museum https://www.aviationtrailinc.org/post/armstrong-air-space-museum-eclipse-viewing • National Park Service https://www.aviationtrailinc.org/post/eclipse-watch-at-dayton-aviation-heritage ..read more

Enter a world of intrigue and mischief! "Villains Ball" - After Dark Event at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™! Step – or dance – into a world of intrigue and mischief as the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™ is transformed into a haven for the wicked and whimsical! This adult-only (ages 21+) event will include live music and dancing, elusive artifacts, costume contest, trivia, and more diabolically delightful activities. Our open aircraft for this event include both the Lockheed AC-130A Spectre gunship and the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP vehicle. You'll also be able to take a l ..read more

The Grimes Flying Lab Museum 2024 season update: Schedule for The Grimes Flying Lab Museum is April - October months with hours of 10am- 1pm (open only on Saturdays / call for special appointments) April 6 museum is open for the 2024 season at 10 am April 8 for the solar eclipse the museum will be open to the public. Snacks and drinks will be for sale . The public is welcome to bring a lawn chair. More details on Grimes Airport webpage. https://www.facebook.com/events/2057548497944059/?ref=newsfeed   Aircraft will attend • Columbus air show June 14-16 ( not confirmed ..read more

Sunday, April 28, 2024 • 12 - 5 pm: Presented by Carillon Historical Park This special event, an open-house style experience, provides visitors with the opportunity to explore the Wright family mansion, Hawthorn Hill. As guests move through the home, trained docents will share information about the historic structure, its contents, and its brilliant owner, Orville Wright. This year will feature a celebration of Katharine Wright's 150 birthday with pictures, artifacts, and anecdotes. Join the walking tour and learn about historic Wright family neighbors, including the founder of Cheez-It™ Cra ..read more