| Centennial
of Flight: 1903-2003
Celebrate the Centennial in Indiana 2003 Will Be an Exciting Year in Wilbur's Birthplace! |
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![]() Wilbur Wright circa 1909 |
On Dec. 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright
made history. For a breathtaking 12 seconds, they kept their Wright Flyer
in the air, the first powered flight in aviation history.
Did you know that Wilbur Wright was born right here in Indiana? His birthplace is a wonderful museum in rural Henry County, near Millville. There is a full schedule at the Wilbur Wright Birthplace & Interpretive Center for 2003, including the Centennial of Flight Festival June 20-22. More updates will be in upcoming issues. For more information, log on to: www.wilburwrightbirthplace.com or call 765-332-2495or email to: wilbur@nltc.net
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