by Karen Warlitner | Jun 1, 2021 | Announcements, Outer Banks
First Flight Foundation Commissions Wright 1908 Airplane for NC Museum of HistoryGift Honors North Carolina’s First Director of Aviation North Carolina not only has the distinction for the world’s first powered flight, but also stakes claim to America’s first...
by Karen Warlitner | Dec 15, 2020 | Announcements
Wright Brothers National Memorial hosts virtual-only celebration event on first flight anniversary 12-17-28, 25th Anniversary, Orville Wright marks Take-off On Thursday, December 17, 2020, Wright Brothers National Memorial, in partnership with First Flight...
by Karen Warlitner | Aug 8, 2020 | Announcements
This day, August 8, 1908, as today in 2020, was a Saturday. On this day, August 8, 1908, Wilbur Wright flew at the Les Hunaudieres Race Course in Le Mans, France, his first of nine flights over the next few days. And as we say in 2020, the crowd went wild. Wilbur...
by Karen Warlitner | Jul 15, 2020 | Announcements
Wright Brothers National Memorial is one of 12 sites you can tour virtually August 1, 2020. 12 Hours of incredible American history and scenery. America’s Summer...
by Karen Warlitner | Mar 18, 2020 | Announcements
A word from our Outer Banks National Parks. The Foundation appreciates this measure to address federal and state guidelines and provide access to outdoor areas of our national parks. From: Barber, Michael C (Michael_Barber@nps.gov) on behalf of CAHA Public Affairs,...
