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 ...
This principle, which the Wright brothers called "wing warping," was ... making four flights that historic day--the longest lasted fifty-seven seconds and traveled 852 feet. The Wrights' work ...
and an unflagging belief in the ultimate success of their enterprise paid off for the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903, the day they ushered in the airplane age. Crouch is Senior Curator of ...
On a recent trip to Dayton, I spent the day visiting some of its many Wright brothers sites. Despite being less than an hour away, Dayton is typically out of my purview for local history.
Championship Sunday of the RodeoHouston was a family affair, with NRG Stadium selling out to celebrate the final day of the Super Series. For the Wright brothers, the day was extra special. Ryder ...
Entrance fees are waived at Wright Wright Brothers National Memorial on Saturday, April 19 to kick off National Park Week.
Grand buildings, parades, pyrotechnics and exhibits drew visitors to Chilhowee Park for the 1910 Appalachian Exposition.
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 ...