Taking Flight: A Visit to the Wright Brothers National Memorial
The Wright Brothers National Memorial, located in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, is a historic site that commemorates the achievements of Wilbur and Orville Wright. The brothers, who were bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio, are best known for their successful powered flight on December 17, 1903. The memorial, which was established in 1927, sits on the site where the Wright brothers made their historic flight. The main feature of the memorial is a 60-foot granite monument that towers over the dunes. The monument features statues of the Wright brothers, as well…
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