Tag Archives: Wright Brothers

A Visitor from Le Mans, France

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Lisa Rickey

We had the pleasure last week of hosting a special visitor from Le Mans, France, to see materials from our world-famous Wright Brothers Collection. Marc Denoueix is a businessman and the former President of the Le Mans Sarthe Wright Centennial … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the First Flight: The Early Years

Posted on December 15, 2020 by billstolz

The five year anniversary of the First Flight was a quiet affair for the Wright family. In December 1908, Wilbur was flying in France, while Orville was at home in Dayton recuperating from injuries sustained in September airplane accident at … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday and Happy National Aviation Day!

Posted on August 17, 2020 by billstolz

Not only is August 19th the birthday of siblings Orville and Katharine Wright, but it is also National Aviation Day! Orville was born on August 19, 1871, while his sister Katharine arrived on August 19, 1874. National Aviation Day was … Continue reading →

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