July 20, 2009
NPS Salutes Three Outer Banks Group Volunteers
The National Park Service Outer Banks Group earlier honored three of its outstanding volunteers. Steve Jones, Joe Hardman, and Jerry Raveling have each contributed over 5,000 hours to the Wright Brothers National Memorial, thus earning the Outer Banks Group Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award.
July 08, 2009
National Park Service Programs Enjoyed by Outer Banks Visitors
Each year, the National Park Service offers a wealth of free interpretive programs for visitors at the Outer Banks Group parks; Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial. Last year, these National Park Service sites, combined, gave 4,454 scheduled programs that were attended by over 226,000 visitors. Additionally, 58,220 visitors attended film presentations and 11,175 children were sworn in as Junior Rangers.
May 18, 2009
National Park Service Summer 2009 Programs To Start
National Park Service summer programming at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore will start on Friday, May 22, 2009. A wide variety of programs will be offered daily through Labor Day. Also on May 22, the visitor centers at those three parks will begin summer hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
May 12, 2009
Paul Stevens Selected as Chief Ranger for Outer Banks Group
Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that long-time Outer Banks Group employee Paul K. Stevens has been selected as the next Chief Ranger for the Outer Banks.
May 01, 2009
Outer Banks Group Begins Work on Projects at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial
The National Park Service Outer Banks Group announces the start of numerous projects to be completed during 2009 summer and fall seasons. These projects are being accomplished using funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the National Park Service (NPS), and Eastern National.
April 29, 2009
National Park Service Spring 2009 Program Schedule Announced
Beginning May 1, the National Park Service Outer Banks Group will be providing scheduled public programs for the pre-summer season at Wright Brothers National Memorial and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. These spring program schedules will run through May 22.
April 24, 2009
National Park Service and Dare Community Crime Line
The National Park Service (NPS) and the Dare Community Crime Line are working together to apprehend and arrest suspect(s) involved in crimes within Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial.
April 21, 2009
Be A National Park Service Junior Ranger - April 25, 2009!
Outer Banks Group Superintendent Mike Murray invites children throughout the Outer Banks to take part in National Junior Ranger Day at their local national park sites on Saturday, April 25. “Becoming a Junior Ranger is a fun way for children to explore and learn more about the National Parks and how they can help protect these important sites,” stated Murray.
April 09, 2009
Wilbur Wrights Birthday Celebration
Thursday, April 16, 2009 will be a Family Fun Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as the National Park Service celebrates Wilbur Wright’s 142nd birthday. Wilbur Wright was born near Millville, Indiana on April 16, 1867. He and his younger brother Orville were the first to fly on that historic morning of December 17, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
March 02, 2009
Hyde and Dare County Schools to Participate in NPS Teacher Program
Hyde and Dare County Schools have signed agreements with the National Park Service Outer Banks Group to participate in a National Park Service teacher developmental program, “Teacher–Ranger–Teacher”, this coming summer.
January 29, 2009
Know Your Park: Delma Freeman Speaks on the History of Human Spaceflight
Continuing the third season of the Know Your Park citizen science education program series, the National Park Service Outer Banks Group is hosting a presentation on The Odyssey of Human Spaceflight: 40th Anniversary Apollo 11 by Delma C. Freeman Jr., a former Director of NASA’s Langley Research Center.
January 20, 2009
OUTER BANKS GROUP VISITOR CENTERS CLOSE FOR WINTER STORM
As a winter storm sweeps across the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Superintendent Mike Murray announced that all Outer Banks Group visitor centers and Wright Brothers National Monument will be closed as of 2:30 p.m., January 20, 2009.
December 08, 2008
Wright Brothers' First Flight Achievement to Be Celebrated on December 17
On Wednesday, December 17, 2008 the First Flight Society and the National Park Service will continue the tradition of honoring the accomplishments of Wilbur and Orville Wright at the 105th anniversary celebration of the first heavier-than-air powered flight.
October 22, 2008
National Park Service 2008 Visitor Survey Card Reports
Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that the results of annual visitor surveys for Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial are available on-line.
October 09, 2008
FACILITY MANAGER SELECTED FOR THE OUTER BANKS GROUP
Superintendent Mike Murray is pleased to announce that Dennis McGinnis, a native of Manteo, was recently selected as the new Facility Manager for the National Park Service (NPS) Outer Banks Group. The Outer Banks Group includes Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site in North Carolina.
October 01, 2008
NPS Outer Banks Group Now Accepts Presidential $1 Coins
In compliance with the Presidential $1 Coin Act, the National Park Service Outer Banks Group units are now able to accept and dispense the Presidential $1 Coins in their business operations.
September 23, 2008
Wright Brothers National Memorial to Waive Entrance Fees September 27th & 28th, 2008
Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that Saturday, September 27, 2008, Wright Brothers National Memorial will celebrate the 15th annual National Public Lands Day by offering free admission to park visitors. In addition, on Sunday, September 28, 2008, an additional “fee free” day for all visitors will be instituted in honor of newly naturalized citizens.
August 29, 2008
NPS Announces Fall Program Schedule and Visitor Center Hours
The National Park Service Outer Banks Group will offer a variety of free ranger-led programs this fall at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial and Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
August 11, 2008
FIRST FLIGHT SOCIETY DONATION HELPS FLIGHT RANGER PROGRAM TAKE-0FF
Outer Banks Group Superintendent Michael B. Murray and First Flight Society President Bill Harris today announced a First Flight Society donation of $2000 to support the Wright Brothers National Memorial Flight Ranger Program.
August 08, 2008
National Aviation Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial -Events Taking Place Throughout the Day
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 will be a family fun day at the Wright Brothers National Memorial from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as the National Park Service celebrates National Aviation Day. The event is free and open to the public.
July 15, 2008
Kite Making
Wright Brothers National Memorial Volunteer Don Dailey of Kitty Hawk helps future flier B.J. from central Virginia get his lines straight during a kite-making program this past Tuesday morning.
June 26, 2008
National Park Service Begins Weekly Tours of the Wright Monument
Many Outer Banks visitors climb to the top of the Big Kill Devil Hill at Wright Brothers National Memorial for a closer look at the Wright Brothers Monument and for the spectacular view ocean-to-sound view. To be able to go up the tower itself, however, is a unique experience altogether!
June 17, 2008
MONUMENT TO OPEN FOLLOWING RESTORATION PROVIDED BY FIRST FLIGHT FOUNDATION
Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that the renovation of the monument at Wright Brothers National Memorial has been completed thanks to the outstanding efforts of the First Flight Foundation, a key partner of the National Park Service (NPS) at the National Memorial.
May 09, 2008
100 Years of Passenger Flight to be Celebrated on May 14
On Wednesday, May 14, with a program and aircraft fly-by, Wright Brothers National Memorial will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the world’s first of the passenger flight, yet another milestone achievement by the Wright brothers in May 14, 1908.
May 05, 2008
Wright Brothers Family Fun Day to Celebrate the Centennial of Worlds First Passenger Flight
Saturday, May 10, 2008 will be a Family Fun Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as the National Park Service honors the centennial of the world’s first passenger flight accomplished by the Wright brothers in May of 1908 on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
The event is free and open to the public.
April 24, 2008
NPS Salutes Outer Banks Group Volunteers
April 27 – May 3 is National Volunteer Week
The National Park Service Outer Banks Group recently honored its volunteers from Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial. Within these three parks, over 148 people donated 22,549 hours this past year.
April 23, 2008
Know Your Park ECU Students Present Research on 1908 Wright Brothers Events
Continuing the second season of the Know Your Park citizen science education program series, the National Park Service Outer Banks Group is hosting a presentation on the Wright brothers’ exploits of 1908 at the First Flight Centennial Pavilion of Wright Brothers National Memorial on Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m.
April 09, 2008
Wilbur Wrights 141st Birthday to be Celebrated on April 16 Events Taking Place Throughout the Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial
On Wednesday, April 16, Wilbur Wright’s 141st birthday will be celebrated at Wright Brothers National Memorial from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This festive celebration will be a full day of family fun, play, picnic, and learning just as the Wright brothers had at their own birthday celebrations more than 100 years ago. The event is free and open to the public.
March 10, 2008
Wright Brothers National Memorial Joins France in Celebrating Wrights Success Coulaines France Kite Festival Kicks off French Celebration
In May of 1908, nearly 100 years ago on soil far from Dayton, Ohio or the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Wilbur Wright captured the attention and admiration of Europeans, as crowds of French citizens witnessed the wonder of true powered flight. After their achievement of the first flight in 1903, and with little success in promoting their flying machine in their own country, the Wrights’ took their invention across the Atlantic to France in 1908. In May of that year, through a series of airplane flights such as had never been seen, the “Age of Flight,” or perhaps more appropriately the “Age of Wright,” was now a reality to the world. This year, in 2008, events celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Wilbur Wright’s first powered flights in Europe are now underway.
December 10, 2007
Celebration of Wright Brothers Dauntless Achievement
It lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. The very first powered flight achieved by Wilbur and Orville Wright near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on December 17, 1903 changed the course of history and reshaped the future. The 104th anniversary of the first flight will be celebrated at Wright Brothers National Memorial on Monday, December 17, 2007. This event is presented by the local Outer Banks communities, the First Flight Society and the National Park Service.
November 06, 2007
NPS Waives Entrance Fees to all Veterans on Veterans Day November 11
The National Park Service (NPS) established a new policy in 2006 which will continue this Veteran’s Day, November 11th. U.S. veterans, members of armed forces and their families will be admitted free-of-charge on Veterans Day to public lands managed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture.
September 24, 2007
No Fee Charged at Wright Brothers NMEM on National Public Lands Day
Saturday, Sept. 29 is National Public Lands Day, an annual event that provides opportunities for the public to participate in volunteer projects.
September 04, 2007
NPS and First Flight Foundation Sign Memorandum of Agreement
As a result of a new partnership agreement between the National Park Service (NPS) and the First Flight Foundation (FFF), the monument at Wright Brothers National Memorial will receive a maintenance facelift beginning this fall announced Outer Banks Group Superintendent Mike Murray and Mark Selph, President of the First Flight Foundation.
August 15, 2007
CELEBRATE OUR NATIONS AVIATION HERITAGE ON NATIONAL AVIATION DAY
Throughout the day on Sunday, August 19, 2007, there will be fun for the whole family as National Aviation Day and Orville Wright’s birthday is celebrated at Wright Brothers National Memorial.
July 05, 2007
National Park Service Volunteer Honored
Wright Brothers National Memorial Volunteer Steve Jones (left) recently received special recognition from Outer Banks Group Superintendent Mike Murray. Jones contributed 1015 hours of volunteer service last year, elevating him to National Park Service Master Ranger Corps status.
June 28, 2007
NPS DECISION ON WRIGHT BROTHERS AIRPLANE TOURS
Late in 2006, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that it was considering whether or not to reinstitute a commercial airplane tour service (sometimes referred to as a "concession") for park visitors at Wright Brothers National Memorial (WRBR).
May 29, 2007
First Flight Society Helps Flight Ranger Program Take-Off
Outer Banks Group Superintendent Mike Murray and First Flight Society President Bill Harris today announced a First Flight Society donation of $4,000 to support the Wright Brothers National Memorial Flight Ranger Program.
April 11, 2007
Wilbur Wright’s 140th Birthday To Be Celebrated April 16
On Monday, April 16, 2007, Wilbur Wright’s 140th birthday will be celebrated at Wright Brothers National Memorial from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
December 07, 2006
WRIGHT BROTHERS' DAUNTLESS ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATED
103rd Anniversary Ceremony to Salute Wilbur and Orville Wright's First Powered Flight
November 09, 2006
NPS Hosts Open House To Provide Information and Seek Public Comment on Re-Establishment Of Commercial Air Tours at Wright Brothers National Monument
Superintendent Mike Murray announced today the National Park Service will host an Open House at the Wright Brothers National Memorial on Thursday, November 16, 2006 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm to seek comments from park neighbors and surrounding communities on the possible re-establishment of a commercial air tour concession operation based out of Wright Brothers National Monument.
September 01, 2006
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SITES REOPEN
Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center and gates will open Saturday, September 2, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.
September 01, 2006
Outer Banks Group Openings and Closures
Wright Brothers National Memorial is closed due to extensive flooding in the parking lot, minor leaks in the Visitor Center roof and the hanger building of the Pavilion. This unit of the Outer Banks Group will remain closed today and will reopen when flooded parking lot conditions abate and the damage assessment of the facilities can be completed.
August 15, 2006
National Aviation Day Honored With Special Programs at Wright Brothers National Memorial
In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established August 19th, Orville Wright’s birthday, as National Aviation Day to honor the Wright brothers and all flying pioneers and heroes. This proclamation was the first national tribute to the industry that has given mankind the ability to cross oceans and continents in a matter of hours and to probe the reaches of outer space.
May 08, 2006
National Park Service Summer Programs To Start
National Park Service summer programming at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore will start on Sunday, June 11, 2006. A wide variety of programs will be offered daily through Labor Day.
April 10, 2006
Wilbur Wright’s Birthday to be Celebrated
On April 15 and 16, 2006, there will be a two-day festive celebration of Wilbur Wright’s birthday at Wright Brothers National Memorial to picnic, play, and have fun just as the Wright brothers would.
March 03, 2006
NPS Honors Outer Banks Group Volunteers
This past week, the National Park Service Outer Banks Group honored volunteers from Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial. Over 590 people donated 32,232 hours this past year in the three parks.
February 08, 2006
Wright Brothers National Memorial Entrance Fees Increase
Outer Banks Group Superintendent, Michael B. Murray, announced today that effective April 22, 2006, the per person entrance fee will increase. The entrance fee will increase to $4.00 per person and their receipt will be valid for seven days.
November 18, 2005
Park Service Appoints Superintendent At Outer Banks Group, NC.
National Park Service Southeast Regional Director Patricia Hooks announced today the selection of Michael Murray as superintendent of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site in North Carolina.
