All Posts Tagged Tag: ‘Outer Banks’
2020 117th Commemoration of the First Flight-Virtual
Wright Brothers National Memorial hosts virtual-only celebration event on first flight anniversary On Thursday, December 17, 2020, Wright Brothers National Memorial, in partnership with First Flight Society, Outer Banks Forever, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and National Aviation Heritage Area, will honor the accomplishments of Wilbur and Orville Wright at an online, joint celebration of the first heavier-than-air, controlled, powered flight. The 117th anniversary of …
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National Parks amidst COVID 19
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, NPS <CAHA_Public_Affairs@nps.gov> Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 12:25 PM Subject: NEWS RELEASE – Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh …
Read MoreWright Brothers Mini-Series
We are pleased that American film icon and friend of American History, Tom Hanks is working with HBO to produce a mini-series based on The Wright Brothers, the latest classic in the making by two time Pulitzer winner, David McCullough.
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Foundation Continues Monument Care
Foundation President, Will Plentl joins NPS Deputy Superintendent Mark Dowdle announcing a $12,500 donation of maintenance services for continued care and cleaning of the Pylon of the Wright Brothers National Memorial, affectionately referred to as “The Monument”.
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