Wright brothers Coverage

Free admission to Wright Brothers National Memorial on these days in 2024

Admission to the Wright Brothers National Memorial will be free on eight days this year.

President Biden celebrates 'Wright Brothers Day,' American air travel innovations

Nearly 120 years ago today, Orville and Wilbur Wright successfully flew -- for the first time ever -- the 'Wright Flyer' over the skies of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform Producer

OBX History Weekend celebrates fearless trailblazers that crossed paths with NC

Local history buffs will be excited to learn about an upcoming weekend honoring one of the most culturally and historically rich regions in North Carolina, the Outer Banks.

First in Flight: Dec. 17 declared National Wright Brothers Day

President Joe Biden has declared Dec. 17 National Wright Brothers Day.

Piece of Wright brothers history to fly again -- on Mars

A swatch of material from the 1903 Wright Flyer will be attached to a new rotorcraft that NASA hopes to free from its Mars Perseverance rover no later than April 8

Thomas Gnau, Cox Newspapers

NC, Ohio, celebrate Wright brothers' first flight

On the 117th anniversary of the Wright brothers' historic fight, North Carolina and Ohio come together to celebrate with virtual programming.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

NC, Ohio, celebrate Wright brothers' first flight

Thursday marks 117 years since the Wright brothers' first flight. Tap to watch the virtual celebration, with flyover.

Outer Banks historical sites see huge bump in attendance

A couple of popular vacation spots on our coast saw more visitors in 2019 than it has in years.

On this date: Wright Brothers make history at Kitty Hawk

Brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful flight of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft on Dec. 17, 1903.

Aviation museum's pioneering spirit lives on long after death of founder

The North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame is the brainchild of Jim Peddycord. He died before he could see the museum reach its full potential, which houses amazing artifacts, including a plane flown by Orville Wright.

Stolen Orville Wright bust found on Outer Banks beach

A bust of Orville Wright that was stolen from the Wright Brothers National Memorial over the weekend has been found, authorities said Tuesday.

Orville Wright bust stolen again from Outer Banks monument

A bust of Orville Wright has been stolen from the Wright Brothers Monument, and the monument base has been damaged, officials said Sunday.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

Visitor center showcases where Wright Brothers soared into history

The visitor center in Kill Devil Hills showcases where the Wright Brothers soared into history.

This day in history: The first airplane flies

On Dec. 17, 1903, Brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful flight of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft.

This day in history: The first airplane flies

On Dec. 17, 1903, Brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful flight of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft.

JOHN RAILEY: Witness to history - 'Damned if they ain't flew!'

Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 -- History was made in a place that has been home to descendants of those who'd shipwrecked off its shores, as well as modern-day outcasts, adrift from families, responsibilities, big cities and other problems. Some come to Dare County to find themselves. Others come to lose themselves. It's a place of both forgiveness and foreboding.

1902 Wright Glider replica takes its place in history museum lobby

On Monday, the downtown Raleigh museum moved out the replica 1903 Wright Flyer, which has been hanging in its lobby for several years. And, now, on Wednesday, a replica 1902 Wright Glider, previously housed in the Wright Brothers Memorial Visitor Center at Kitty Hawk, has taken its place.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

1903 Wright Flyer replica leaves Raleigh history museum, 1902 Wright Glider to replace it

The replica 1902 Wright Glider is replacing the replica 1903 Wright Flyer, which has been on loan to the museum during the renovation of the Wright Brothers Memorial Visitor Center at Kitty Hawk.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor