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Wright Brothers National Memorial To Reopen

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MANTEO, N.C. — The

Wright Brothers National Memorial

will reopen at noon Thursday after a week-long closure due to Hurricane Isabel.

The

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

and

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

remain closed while recovery efforts continue.

According to the National Park Service, damage from Isabel at the Wright Brothers Memorial was minimal.

All facilities will be open Thursday, including the visitor center, the First Flight Centennial Pavilion, the First Flight Airstrip and the associated pilot facility. The park will resume normal daily operation schedule of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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