Wright Brothers National Memorial

Stand where the Wright brothers first flew in 1903, walk the flight line and climb to the granite monument.

1000 North Croatan Highway · Kill Devil Hills, NC

About Wright Brothers National Memorial

This is the spot where Wilbur and Orville Wright made four powered flights on December 17, 1903. The First Flight Boulder and markers along the flight line show where each flight took off and landed. A 60-foot granite monument, dedicated in 1932, stands on top of Kill Devil Hill. The visitor center displays a life-sized replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer, and you can also see reconstructed camp buildings and a full-sized sculpture of the first takeoff.

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