Category Archives: Wright Brothers

Christmas from the Collections

Posted on December 25, 2011 by lynda

“A Christmas Folksong” by Paul Laurence Dunbar De win’ is blowin’ wahmah, An’ hit’s blowin’ f’om de bay; Day’s a so’t o’ mist a-risin’ All erlong de meddah way; Dey ain’t a hint o’ frostin’ On de groun’ ner in … Continue reading →

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“a flight very modest compared with that of birds”

Posted on December 17, 2011 by lynda

December 17, 1903. At 10:35 a.m., Orville Wright takes off into a 27 mph wind. The distance covered was 120 feet, and the time aloft was 12 seconds. Wilbur can be seen at right. The picture was taken with Orville’s … Continue reading →

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Wright Brothers’ Day

Posted on October 5, 2011 by lynda

Don’t think of it as a history; think of it as a future. Nothing has changed the world more than aviation. ~ Amanda Wright Lane Have you ever wanted to test your flying skills on a Wright Brothers’ airplane? Curious … Continue reading →

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