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WBNM 2020 America’s Summer Virtual Road Trip
Wright Brothers National Memorial is one of 12 sites you can tour virtually August 1, 2020. 12 Hours of incredible …
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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 …
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Innovators of Aviation Showcase
Innovators of Aviation Showcase On December 14th and 15th see history come to life at the Innovators of Aviation Showcase. …
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116th Wright Brothers-First Flight Dec. 17th Commemoration
The 116th commemoration of the First Flight officially begins 9:30 am December 17, 2019, at Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill …
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There are no words to express our sorrow for the passing of Dick Howard. He championed the Foundation’s creation, the …
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Amanda Wright Lane, Foundation Board Member, receives Honorary Doctorate
Amanda Wright Lane, First Flight Foundation Board Member, Wright Family representative, follows in her ancestors footsteps in receiving a degree …
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Will Plentl, Soaring with the Angels
It is with great sorrow that the First Flight Foundation shares the obituary for board president, Will Plentl. On Saturday, …
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NPS WBNM Visitor Center Release
After two years WBNM welcome the public to the rehabilitated visitor center with a complete make-over in exhibits. This release provided …
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The 1903 Wright Flyer Returns to WBNM
Wright Brothers National Memorial, WBNM, welcomes its 1903 Wright Flyer “home” as the visitor center exhibit installation and building rehabilitation …
Read MoreWBNM Visitor Center Re-opens Oct. 20th
Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center, designated a National Historic Landmark in 2001, will welcome visitors October 20, 2018, as it …
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Wright Machines Interchanged at NC Museum of History
There was quite a sight today (June 18, 2018) in Raleigh, NC, at the NC Museum of History as the …
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Renovations Continue at WBNM Visitor Center/Re-opening Fall 2018
Renovations continue at Wright Brothers National Memorial. The visitor center/museum will re-open fall 2018. In addition to the facility rehabilitation, …
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Taking Off-First Flight Live Stream
The First on the First! December 1st, First Friday in Downtown Raleigh, our own Night at the Museum, Darrell Collins …
Read MoreDecember 17, 2017 Commemoration
The 114th Commemoration of the First Flight- Sunday, December 17, 2017. Event Details and Schedule Location: The Tent south of …
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Orville Wright, joined by his family, attend the dedication of the monument to himself and Wilbur. November 19, 1932. Tell …
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WBNM Represents North Carolina- Light Art Grand Tour USA
50 States, 50 Monuments: Light Art Grand Tour USA, www.grandtour-usa.com and www.hofstetter.la
Read MoreWright Brothers National Memorial Hosting Light Art Event
News Release Date: September 26, 2017 Contact: Sarah Blizzard Merrill, 252-475-9033 On Sunday October 1, 2017, Swiss Light Artist Gerry …
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NCDOT Release September 22, 2017 RALEIGH – Something special is coming to Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Oct. 19 for the …
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The 2017 Eclipse is August 21! A lot of information and misinformation is “out there”. Visit the special eclipse page …
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Established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Rosevelt, National Aviation Day is celebrated August 19th, the birthday of Orville Wright. …
Read MoreDarrell Collins, A Legacy of Greatness, is a feature speaker at the museum at the 2017 EAA AirVenture in Osh …
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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 …
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Partnership to Display the WBNM 1903 Flyer
May 23, 2017. The North Carolina Museum of History is the perfect partner for the care and display of the …
Read More113th Commemoration of the First Flight
113th Commemoration of the First Flight by Wilbur and Orville Wright Wright Brothers National Memorial December 17, 2016 9:00 am Free Admission …
Read MoreAir Safety-Bird/Wildlife Strikes
Bird Strikes The economic loss from wildlife strike over a 23-year period, 1990-2012, totaled $696 million in the US for …
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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. …
Read MoreThe National Park Service has awarded its highest civilian honor, Honorary Park Ranger, to David McCullough. The award is bestowed …
Read MoreDavid McCullough will receive the National Aviation Hall of Fame Combs-Gates Award for the award winning book, The Wright Brothers. …
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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 …
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Lost 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 …
Read MoreIgor Sikorsky’s Sikorsky R-4 took its first flight January 13, 1942. This American two-place helicopter had a single, three blade …
Read MoreDecember marks numerous aviation milestones. December 1892-The Wright brothers open their first bicycle shop. December 8, 1903-Samuel P. Langley’s Aerodrome, …
Read MoreSeptember 25, 1903 The Wright brothers arrive in kitty Hawk, NC, to prepare for their historic flight. September 15, 1904 …
Read MoreAugust 8, 1908-Wilbur Wright makes his first test flight in Europe at Champs d’Auvours, France. August 29, 1909-Glenn Curtiss winds …
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FEATURED ARTICLES
First Flight Centennial Celebration – Dec 12-17, 2003
Daily Themes Friday, December 12: Igniting the Imagination This day was designed to inspire the next generation of aviators by …
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Monument Restoration and Rededication – 1998
What is gray on the outside, pink on the inside, has a star-shaped foot and stands 61 feet high? It …
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Harry Combs’ Gift Brings the Flyer Home Harry Combs’ Gift Brings the Flyer Home Thanks to the generosity of Harry …
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