Memorials

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Site of the world’s first controlled powered flights by the Wright Brothers on December 17, 1903. Museum exhibits, reproduction of the 1903 airplane and 1902 glider. Monument to the Wright Brothers, reproduction of living quarters and hangar. First flight grounds.

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Getting There & Details

Address
800 Colington Rd Hwy 158, MP 7.5Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Phone
(252)441-7430
Website
www.nps.gov/wrbr
Map
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