# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  National Aviation Day at The Henry Ford
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Experience the evolution of American aviation, from the Wright brothers’ historic liftoff to today’s awe-inspiring technological advances. In the museum, travel through one of the most miraculous periods of discovery in flight amid the iconic aircraft in “Heroes of the Sky.” In Greenfield Village, celebrate the Wright family’s contribution to flight, hear expert presentations, and enjoy hands-on games and activities.

National Aviation Day at The Henry Ford is presented by Delta Air Lines. All programs are free for members or included with admission to their respective venues. For more details, please visit thehenryford.org/visit/things-to-do/calendar/national-aviation-day.  

FEATURED EXPERIENCES  

✈️ At Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation ✈️ 

?️ “Heroes of the Sky” | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Let your imagination take off as you explore the early days of flight. Discover more than 50 years of flight’s evolution through historical artifacts and hands-on experiences that give an inside look at the vessels that propelled the world upward.  

?️ Hands-On Activities | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 
Join us under the Douglas DC-3 plane as we celebrate aviation feats. Learn about the principles of flight and create your own flying contraptions to test in our wind tube. Make a flight plan to travel throughout Michigan, just like a real pilot. 

 

?️ Story Time presented by Delta Air Lines | 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. 
Visit the Arctic Alcove in Heroes of the Sky for story time with Delta Air Lines. We will read a selection of stories about perseverance and soaring to new heights. 

✈️ At Greenfield Village ✈️

?️ Aviation Activities at Detroit Central Market | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Stop by the Wright Day booths to enjoy wind tunnel demonstrations, test your hand at making paper airplanes, and take a photo with a Wilbur and Orville Wright cutout. 

?️ 12-Second Races on the Village Green | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 
The Wright brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk lasted 12 seconds and traveled 120 feet. Simulate that flight by testing your speed in a 12-second race on the Village Green. 

?️ Expanded Tour of the Wright Home | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Originally located in Dayton, Ohio, this home is where Wilbur and Orville Wright began their serious studies in aviation. Visit Main Street to tour the Wright Home, including an exclusive look at the upstairs.

?️ Timed Tours of Wright Cycle Shop | 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Visit the shop where the Wright brothers built their earliest flying machines. Wright Cycle Shop will be open to visitors all day. At the times listed above, Jim Johnson, director of Greenfield Village and curator of historic structures and landscapes, will be offering more in-depth tours of the shop, including its upstairs. 

?️ Special Expert Presentations in The Lodge at Christie & Main 
▪️ 11:30 a.m. | “A New Home on Common Ground” with Kirk Haas: Ninety years ago, in 1936, Henry Ford purchased the Wright Home and Cycle Shop and disassembled the buildings to move them to Greenfield Village. Revisit the story of both buildings’ move from Dayton, Ohio, to Dearborn, Michigan. 
▪️ 1:30 p.m. | “The Wright Sister” with Joann Hoppe: Take an in-depth look at the life of Katharine Wright Haskell, the sister of Wilbur and Orville Wright.  
▪️ 3:30 p.m. | “Discovering New Wright Stories” with Kirk Hass: Explore new stories of Wright brothers artifacts with insight into how those discoveries were made. Learn about the 1901 wind tunnel, the story of Wilbur’s kite experiments and more.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dearborn/national-aviation-day-at-the-henry-ford/200030509506817
- **Event Categories**: sports, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 127

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dearborn
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, United States, Michigan 48124
- **lat**: 42.30254
- **long**: -83.23769
- **full address**: 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, United States, Michigan 48124

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is  National Aviation Day at The Henry Ford being held?
  - **A:** National Aviation Day at The Henry Ford takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, United States, Michigan 48124.
- **Q**: Who is organizing  National Aviation Day at The Henry Ford?
  - **A:** National Aviation Day at The Henry Ford is organized by The Henry Ford.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Henry Ford's events?
  - **A:** The Henry Ford has 342+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. The Henry Ford has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** National Aviation Day at The Henry Ford is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dearborn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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