The Wright brothers' success at Kitty Hawk on December 17th, 1903 came after years of research and experimenting. Many experiments ended in failure, yet each defeat brought them one step closer to their goal of achieving powered flight. Come see what the two brothers endured on the road to their remarkable achievement.
Locations:Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Wright Brothers National Memorial
The nation's remarkable aviation history is reflected in numerous districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Article discusses early aviation in the U.S., with ballooning, and two sites affiliated with the Wright brothers--Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP and Wright Brothers National Memorial.
Locations:Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Wright Brothers National Memorial
In October 1924, Wilbur Wright Field, a short distance northeast of Dayton, Ohio (and
today part of Area B of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base), hosted the fifth (of an eventual six)
Pulitzer Air Race. The Pulitzer race was one of ten different races contested as part of the three-day National Air Race (the events are also sometimes given the title of “Dayton International Air Races”).
Perched atop Big Kill Devil Hill, the Wright Brothers Monument is one of the most iconic features of both Wright Brothers National Memorial and the Outer Banks. The architectural firm, Rodgers & Poor, designed the monument in 1928, and Orville Wright himself attended the dedication ceremony upon its completion in 1932.
