by Karen Warlitner | Dec 31, 2024 | Announcements
The story of First Flight and the Story of the Wright Brothers are not the same. The story of First Flight is a chapter of the Wright Brothers story which is much more than aviation. From the Wrights we learn lessons on life, self, family, business, and character....
by Karen Warlitner | Dec 6, 2023 | Announcements
December 17, 2023 120th Anniversary of First Flight Free admission to Wright Brothers National Memorial Honorees-Paul Garber Shrine Walter and Olive Ann Beech Walter Beech (1891-1950); Olive Ann Beech (1903-1993) Founders of Beech Aircraft Company Commemorative Event...
by Karen Warlitner | Dec 16, 2022 | Announcements
8:30 AM Park opens to public-Free Admission Park Hours 9:00 am-5:00 pm 9:00 AM Welcome Remarks and speakers David Hallac, Superintendent, National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Mike Fonseca, President, First Flight Society US Air Force General Mark D. Kelly,...
by Karen Warlitner | Sep 16, 2022 | Announcements
It is our deepest sorrow to share that L. Ferguson (Ferg) Norton, RADM USN Ret., has taken his final flight to heaven beyond the skies. Christ Community Church is conducting the service followed by the commitment with full military honors at Oleander Memorial Gardens,...
by Karen Warlitner | Aug 10, 2022 | Announcements, Photo Galleries
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by Karen Warlitner | Aug 7, 2022 | Announcements
We look forward to special guest, Bob Balaram, NASA JPL, Chief Engineer for Ingenuity, the Mars Helicopter, for special programs at Wright Brothers National Memorial, August 19th, National Aviation Day, which is also Orville Wright’s birthday. NPS has designated...
