Take
Flight At The Wilbur Wright Birthplace, By Melody Schubert:
It takes courage to climb on a plane or for the
adventurous; jump out of a plane with a parachute on your back. Near Hagerstown,
Indiana we discovered what inspired Wilber Wright and his brother
Orville to
take flight at the Wilbur Wright Birthplace.
In late June you can join a special tour of the Elliot Stone underground quarry, and then join the festivities at the Limestone Heritage Festival. Our host, Elite Tours, 812-279-6941, offers most tours from Monday-Saturday by appointment. Guides are friendly and have a plenty of interesting tidbits to share on the tours.
Milton Wright and Susan Catherine Koerner Wright were married in 1859. On April 16, 1867 in a small farm house near Millville, Indiana, Susan gave birth to Wilbur Wright, the third of their seven children. Entrepreneurs, Orville and Wilber worked together in several fields, including a printing company, a bicycle repair shop, and a bicycle manufacturing. It was in 1896 when Wilbur and Orville showed interest in aviation and began the long journey to the path of their first flight. Over ten years later Wilber took flight around the Statue of Liberty. Below a the million people in attendance at the Hudson-Fulton Celebration in New York City watched in awe.
"Nothing Happens Unless First A Dream"
Find out the answer to this question and how the above quote represents the heart of The Wilbur Wright Birthplace, which is filled with time-lines leading up to the first flight at Kitty Hawk and beyond on your visit.
Throughout the Museum you'll find hands-on activities, antique furnishing, house ware, and tools used by the Wright family as well as historic documents. Plus there is Video footage that takes you behind the scenes as the brothers prepare for flight. The large scale replica of the Wright place is an exciting and impressive site to see as well. Each section of the Wilbur Wright Birthplace is a moving experience and a glimpse into the possibilities we can accomplish when we put our minds on a goal.
Join The Annual Events At The Wilbur Wright Birthplace
Annual
events at the Wilbur Wright Birthplace,
located at 1903 Main St., Henry County, just west
of Hagerstown, include the Wilbur Wright
Birthplace Festival in Mid-June, The
Kitty Hawk Walk in Mid-September, a
Antique Tractor Show October, and
Christmas Tree Festival in
Early November when you'll find decorated
Trees, Music, Nativities, Christmas Village, Food, Displays, and Bazaar. The
Wilbur Wright Birthplace is also a great
place for a picnic and to fly model planes!
Tours At The Wilbur Wright Birthplace
The Wilbur Wright Birthplace is open March 15 to November 15. Tours are available at the Wilbur Wright Birthplace on Tuesday - Saturday from 10am to 5pm, and on Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. They are Closed Easter Sunday. On the guided tours you are taken back to the 1860's where you learn what life was like on the Wright farm for Wilber and his family. To request a private or guided tour call (765) 332-2495. Students in Home School are also welcome.
