August 19th - Birthdays of Orville Wright and Katherine Wright National Aviation Day is a United States national observation that celebrates the development of aviation. The holiday was established in 1939 by President Franklin Roosevelt by presidential proclamation. August 19 is the birthday of both Orville Wright (1871) and his sister Katherine Wright (1874). This is also a good time to celebrate by reading more about the Wrights. Besides Wilbur and Orville, Katherine's su

September 24, 2026 – 6 PM - The Anthem, Washington D.C: The Oscars of Aviation are almost here! The 62nd annual Enshrinement will be at the iconic Anthem theater in Washington, D.C., on September 24, 2026. The NAHF Class of 2026 is a remarkable ensemble of individuals who have left an indelible mark on the aviation and space industries. Their contributions span a wide spectrum of accomplishments, furthering the frontiers of flight and exploration. Join us as we honor these lu

August 1st – Building A Better World: NAME: Explore! Series START DATE: 1st Saturday of each month TIME:11:00 – 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: Armstrong Air & Space Museum ADDRESS: 500 Apollo Dr, Wapakoneta, OH COST: No additional cost with admission August 1st – Building A Better World: The world needs your help to solve the next generation of challenges. Join us for "Tippy Towers" at 11AM or 2PM to complete an engineer design challenge to develop a load bearing tower. Then, partic

August 22nd, 2026 from 4-9pm at Middletown Regional Airport: Hops in the Hangar at the Middletown Regional Airport is August 22nd from 4-9pm. Gathering a blend of craft beer fans and aviation enthusiasts in an airplane hangar, Hops in the Hangar is the EPIC craft beer event in the tri-state area! Butler County Warbirds will be attending with our re-enactors dressed in WWII uniforms, and we will raffle a ride in our 1940 Stearman bi-plane. Talk about unique ambiance! A beer

August 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Come, imagine and discover with us! Our Open Cockpit Day gives you the chance to get up close and personal with some of our amazing aircraft! Kids will have the unique opportunity to sit in the cockpits of our T-6 and Parasol. Don’t miss this amazing chance to climb behind the stick and get a view of history! The open cockpit experience is INCLUDED with admission and is free to members. 📸 Open Cockpit days makes for great photo opportunities.

59th Annual Meet Rolls Into Carillon Historical Park: Saturday, July 11, 2026 • 1 to 4 p.m. Weather Dependent The Wheelmen are riding into Carillon Historical Park this Saturday! Founded in 1967, The Wheelmen are a national nonprofit dedicated to preserving America's cycling heritage through riding and restoring cycles built in and before 1932. This Saturday, 125 cyclists from 20 countries and Puerto Rico will gather at Carillon Historical Park to display and ride dozens of h

At National Museum of the U.S. Air Force: Explore Iconic Starfighters: Rivals of the Silver Screen, a limited-time special exhibit featuring two full-scale, fan-created spacecraft inspired by some of the most recognizable designs from the silver screen. On loan from the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) with funding support from the Air Force Museum Foundation, these detailed recreations highlight the connection between real-world aviation and the imaginative spacecraft d

Passing of Friend & Supporter of Aviation Trail: James Richard "Jim" Hartzell (1934 - 2026) James Hartzell (1934–2026), who died June 19, 2026 in Piqua, Ohio, was born in Troy to the late Robert N. and Miriam (née Herrman) Hartzell. Jim's father Robert (1896 - 1968) who founded the Hartzell Walnut Propeller Company in 1917 was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame's Class of 2015. At his father's NAHF induction ceremony, Jim presented the award for his father. Jim