Wright Brothers National Memorial - Paperback

Wright Brothers National Memorial: A Historic Aviation Chronicle

This comprehensive book documents the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, where Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the world's first successful controlled, heavier-than-air powered flight on December 17, 1903. After four years of glider experiments and scientific study, the brothers discovered and developed the fundamental principles of mechanical flight at this historic site.

Inside This Historic Collection

The book features detailed coverage of the Wright Brothers National Memorial, administered by the National Park Service. Readers will find documentation of the park's significant exhibits, including a full-scale reproduction of the 1903 flying machine, an engine block from the original 1903 flyer, and a precise reproduction of the wind tunnel used for early flight experiments.

Expert Authors and Research

Authored by Douglas Stover and Darrell Collins, this book brings together decades of National Park Service expertise. Douglas Stover served as cultural resource manager and historian at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Darrell Collins worked with the National Park Service for almost 39 years, spending most of his time at the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Collins is ranked as one of the top five historians in the world on early aviation and the Wright brothers.

From Kitty Hawk to the Moon

This publication chronicles how the Wright brothers' achievement set in motion a series of events that allowed the first generation of flight to travel from Kitty Hawk to the moon within a single human lifetime. The book commemorates the Wrights' success and interprets the continuing worldwide significance of their dream, vision, and achievement.

Part of Images of America Series

Published by Arcadia Publishing in December 2019, this paperback is part of the respected Images of America series, known for documenting local history through historic photographs and detailed narratives. The book serves as both an educational resource for STEM learning and a compelling gift for history enthusiasts interested in aviation pioneers, American innovation, and National Park sites.