They Taught the World to Fly!
Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights in 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self-taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever.
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In The Park
In The Park, the park's free newspaper, provides a wealth of information on the park and the programs offered throughout the year.
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Fort Raleigh
Visit Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, another unit of the Outer Backs Group, located on Roanoke Island.
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Volunteer
Wright Brothers National Memorial Needs You! We need your time and your talents…as a volunteer.
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Did You Know?
In 1902, the Wrights made 250 glides in just two days and tallied more than 1,000 glides in one month. From the hills, they perfected the art of soaring and control of the aircraft.