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Darrell Collins currently serves as chief historian and interpreter at Wright Brothers National Memorial. Collins is widely recognized as one of the top five authorities on the Wright Brothers and early aviation history. Collins grew up captivated by the story of the Wright Brothers' first flight, which occurred only miles from his boyhood home on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. He turned this passion into a career that has spanned more than 25 years. In addition to his work at the National Park Service, Collins engages audiences nationwide with his lectures on the Wright Brothers, and has authored numerous articles on this topic.
Site of the world's first controlled powered flight on December 17, 1903. The Visitor Center features full-scale reproductions of the Wright 1903 Powered Flyer and interpretive presentations. A centennial pavilion boasts an exhibit hall with special exhibits, including a replica of the 1902 Wright Glider and a multipurpose auditorium. The grounds include historical markers of each attempted powered flight, replica camp buildings and a 60-foot granite monument on top of Big Kill Devil Hill (a 90-foot dune) honoring the Wright brothers. 
LocationMilepost 8, Kill Devil Hills Hours 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (hours are extended during summer months). Open year-round. Closed Christmas Day. Entrance Fees $4 per person - valid for 7 days Free - 16 and under $10 - Annual Park Pass Free - Golden Age, Golden Access, or National Parks Pass Commercial Vehicles $40 - Vans / Small buses holding 7 - 25 people. $100 - Commercial Tour Buses National Park Service Passes Golden Access - Free - Valid for a lifetime Golden Age - $10 - Valid for a lifetime National Parks Pass - $50 - Valid for one year Golden Eagle holograms - $15 - valid for one year Note School sponsored programs may be eligible for a waiver of fees. Services Interpretive tours available. Facilities Visitor Center facilities include a bookstore, rest rooms, and telephones. Contact Information (252) 441-7430 Website Along the Outer Banks, take a tour unlike any other. Air tours are provided by local businesses for you to experience the true beauty of the Outer Banks. Below are area air tour operators. Barrier Island Aviation Do not miss seeing the barrier islands from your seat in the sky!
. See more in 30 minutes from the air than you can see all week on the ground. . Gain a new perspective of the natural beauty and fragile geology of the Outer Banks. . Experience the wonder of flight where the Wright Brothers first broke ground. Call us today to reserve your seat! Website Outer Banks Air Charters Jockey's Ridge State Park is the spot for learning to fly. Lessons from qualified instructors are available. Kitty Hawk Kites (252) 441-4124 or (877) FLY-THIS. US 158 Bypass, across from Jockey's Ridge. Hang Glide over sand dunes or tandem to 2000 ft. Lessons, camps, packages, rock wall climbing, free stunt kite lessons, kiteboarding, kayak eco-tours and rentals, jet ski rentals and tours, parasailing, dolphin jet boat tours, surfing lessons and more. Book today with the Outer Banks only online recreation reservations system. Lessons taught year round. Website Online Reservations Getaway Card Accepted |
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