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Wilbur Wright Birthplace and Museum

1525 N. 750 E., Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 332-2495
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Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Hagerstown
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Museums
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Princeton, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Wright Bros. One the best place to visit Historical birth place of Wright brothers. More

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Carmel, IN
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The State of Indiana closed this site as a cost cutting measure but the local community re-opened it to protect its historical value. The small museum is very nice. It is located quite a ways from any major highway but if you have the time it's worth the time. More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

My six-year-old son has been into airplanes since he was a toddler and has just become interested in RC models. A little off the beaten path (with well-placed signage that will lead you to the museum with no problem), the museum includes a flying field for radio-controlled aircraft. We spent about an hour talking with two experienced hobbyists and watching... More

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Anderson, Indiana
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

Small but interesting.......worthy of a road trip but not in the top 20 in Central Indiana. Needs to be seen by Hoosiers, though, for sure. Hats off to the residents for maintaining this!! More

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Indianapolis, IN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

My husband and I took a road trip from Indianapolis to see the Wilbur Wright birthplace site. The home is a well-maintained replica of the orginal - complete with period furnishings. Lovingly kept by locals, the museum has a full-size replica of a plane with a life size figure lying on the wing as if steering the craft. Other exhibits... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

Nice little museum, original buildings, have a little airport where they fly model planes. Nice. Little diversion for an hour More

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