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Wright Brothers Memorial
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Narrative:
Site of the world's first successful powered airplane flight made by Wilbur and Orville Wright on December 17, 1903. Things to see include the airstrip where the brothers made their four flight attempts, a restored hangar and workshop, and a Visitor Center with exhibits depicting their lives - including a full-scale replica of the 1902 glider and the 1903 flying machine.