First Flight Society Incorporated

Mission The First Flight Society is a non-profit, memorial, educational and historical organization, incorporated in the State of North Carolina, and has as its purpose the following objectives:

- To foster and promote a public awareness of, and widespread interest in, the origin and history of flight.
- To memorialize Orville and Wilbur Wright, first in the world to successfully achieve powered flight in a heavier-than-air machine.
- To encourage visits to the historic site so that all may see first-hand the birthplace of powered flight.
- To organize, conduct, sponsor, and promote appropriate ceremonies and events to be held throughout the year, culminating with the anniversary celebration of the December 17th first flight of the Wright Brothers.