December 17 is nationally recognized as Wright Brothers Day. The brothers' innovation is one of North Carolina's seminal moments. As most drivers know, the state honors their "First in Flight ...

Wright Brothers Day: 120th anniversary of the first flight ... founded the Beech Aircraft Company (Beechcraft since 1932). The events begin at 9 am with a flyover and the festivities will include ...

"The boys of the Wright ... day--the longest lasted fifty-seven seconds and traveled 852 feet. The Wrights' work had inspired other plane developers--particularly the French. The brothers had ...

If you flew to Outer Banks, you have the Wright Brothers to thank ... the memorial is open seven days a week (except Christmas Day) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entrance costs $10 for adults and is ...