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 The
First Flight Centennial Foundation, a non-profit organization, was
formed in North Carolina for the purpose of celebrating the 100th
anniversary of powered flight. The Foundation's objectives include
improving Wright Brothers National Memorial, helping to produce the
First Flight Centennial event on site in December 2003, and sharing
the story of the Wright brothers and their achievements through specific
events and activities. As a fundraising partner of the National Park
Service, the Foundation has the distinctive honor of providing opportunities
for on-site recognition of sponsors and donors, as well as designation
as an Official First Flight Centennial¨ Sponsor. Dick Howard, president
of the First Flight Centennial Foundation, is a U.S. Centennial of
Flight Commissioner.
The Foundation's major projects include:
- First Flight Centennial Pavilion, a semi-permanent structure
housing exhibits and programming at Wright Brothers National Memorial
during the centennial year and beyond.
- Gala Series in North Carolina planned for the Triangle, the
Triad and Charlotte in Fall 2003.
- Strategic funding for the First Flight Centennial Celebration
at Wright Brothers National Memorial (Dec. 13-17, 2003).
- Capital projects such as the completed Wright Memorial restoration,
refurbishing the Monument Plaza, and designing and building a
new pilot facility at First Flight Airstrip.
- Initiating commemorative partnership programs, including a U.S.
Mint commemorative coin in 2003.
www.firstflightcentennial.org
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