Wright Brothers National Memorial

National Park Service, North Carolina.

Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self-taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever.


Directions

Wright Brothers National Memorial is located along US 158 in the town of Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Additional Information

  • Wright Brothers National Memorial Map
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • First FlightOrville takes to the air in the flyer for the first time on December 17, 1903.
  • Busts and MoonCopper busts of Wilbur and Orville Wright stand atop Big Kill Devil Hill.
  • First Flight BoulderThis boulder marks the spot where the Wright brothers first flew in their 1903 flyer.
  • Walking Along HistoryVisitors explore the landing spots of the Wright brothers' first flights.
  • Wright Brothers MonumentBlack-and-white image of the Wright Brothers Monument
  • National Aviation DayVisitors enjoy celebrating aviation where modern aviation was born.
  • Journey to the TopVisitors climb Big Kill Devil Hill to visit the Wright Brothers Monument.
  • Rainbows over MonumentTwo rainbows encircle the Monument
  • WRBR Sunset Sunset at the Wright Brothers National Memorial

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