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Wright Brothers National Memorial
Wright Brothers National Memorial Celebrates First Passenger Flight
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Commercial air travel has become a commonplace of our daily lives. It all began 100 years ago, on May 14, 1908, at Wright Brothers National Memorial.
 

Wright Brothers National Memorial celebrated the greatest event in the history of the world in 2003. This year, marks another milestone in aviation history which occurred here on the sands of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina – the centennial of the world’s first passenger flight.

Join us as we celebrate the centennial of another first by the Wright brothers.

Events are planned for the following dates:

  • Kids Day - April, 16, 2008 - Kite flying, flight simulators and hands-on activities for the children.
  • Family Day - May 10, 2008 - fun for the whole family with kite building and kite flying demonstrations, hand-on activities and demonstrations.
  • Centennial celebration of the first passenger flight - May 14, 2008 - exhibits and special presentations by National Park Rangers.

Check for updates as more activities are added.   

Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
Did you know that the Obed Wild and Scenic River Visitor Center was at one time a bank building? It includes exhibits on the site and a small bookstore.

Last Updated: February 15, 2008 at 17:42 EST