All Posts Tagged Tag: ‘Wright Brothers’
National Aviation Day 2017
Established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Rosevelt, National Aviation Day is celebrated August 19th, the birthday of Orville Wright. National Aviation Day recognizes the work of Wilbur and Orville Wright and the continued development and advancement of aviation. At Wright Brothers National Memorial we have a full day of events SCHEDULED. In Dayton, OH-(AP) – The National Museum of the …
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The Wright Brothers at NC Museum of History
The North Carolina Museum of History debuted the new exhibit, The Wright Brothers, Dec. 17, 2016, in the permanent exhibit of North Carolina. The exhibit tells the Wright North Carolina story of 1900-1903, 1908, and 1911, and the monument construction at Wright Brothers National Memorial. The National Park Service has loaned the museum airfoils and bicycle chains from the Wright machines …
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Wright Exhibit Debuts Dec. 17th at NC Museum of History
The North Carolina Museum of History will debut a new exhibit in its permanent North Carolina exhibit Dec. 17, 2016. The exhibit will be located under the museum’s 1903 Wright Flyer reproduction. The backdrop sets the theme of life in Kitty Hawk when the Wrights were conducting their glider and flyer experiments. The exhibit extends the museum’s work on the …
Read MoreNPS names McCullough Honor
The National Park Service has awarded its highest civilian honor, Honorary Park Ranger, to David McCullough. The award is bestowed for exceptional contributions. McCullough is a two time Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner. McCullough’s most recent book, The Wright Brothers, continues as a best seller.
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2016 National Aviation Day at WBNM
August 19th is National Aviation Day. This day, is also Orville Wright’s birthday! Celebrate National Aviation Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial. Free admission at WBNM. 2016 is the centennial for the National Park Service and US Coast Guard Aviation. All-Day Activities: Junior Ranger Program: Kids can pick-up a junior ranger booklet, learn about the Wright brothers to complete the activities, and …
Read MoreLost Wright Patent Documents Found
We are “sky high” to report the missing/lost patent documents of the Wright Flying Machine have been found and will return to public display. Patent Found https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/lost-plans-for-wright-brothers-flying-machine-found-after-36-years/2016/04/02/e526fd56-f6b2-11e5-9804-537defcc3cf6_story.html
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David McCullough OBX Book Signing
Two time Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough will read from his new book (released May 2015) The Wright Brothers. McCullough will also sign books, and books will be available for sale. Sunday May 24, 3:00 p.m. First Flight High School, Veterans Drive Kill Devil Hills NC 27948 Talk and Reading 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Book Signing 4:00 p.m. to …
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