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This Day in History: Wright Brothers

by visitthecapitol last modified Nov 22, 2019 01:33 PM
Tuesday, December 17 at 1 p.m. Commemorate the Wright brothers first flight on this day in 1903. Learn how Congress has supported American innovation through the centuries and where inventors are depicted in the art around the Capitol. Drawing inspiration from the Frieze of American History, assemble your own mini-Wright Flyer.
When Dec 17, 2019
from 01:00 PM to 01:30 PM
Where U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Contact Name
Contact Phone 2025931829
Attendees All ages
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Tuesday, December 17 at 1 p.m.
Commemorate the Wright brothers
first flight on this day in 1903. Learn how
Congress has supported American innovation
through the centuries and where inventors are
depicted in the art around the Capitol. Drawing
inspiration from the Frieze of American
History, assemble your own mini-Wright Flyer.
Meet at the Statue of Freedom.

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