Oct 27 2016
Wright Brothers' School Of Aviation In Alabama

Wright Brothers' School Of Aviation In Alabama

Presented by OLLI of Greater Birmingham at Vestavia Hills Civic Center & Wald Park

OLLI of Greater Birmingham presents The Wright Brothers’ School of Aviation in Alabama with Julie Williams, Assistant Professor of Journalism, Samford University, and author.  The Wright Brothers established a flight school in Montgomery to teach flying and to help the country accept the new way to travel.  Newspaper accounts in 1910 gave a picture of flying that portrayed “misconceptions, hopes, dreams, and fears” of the new opportunity.  For most people, it was only a dream as flight was unavailable for most.  Professor Williams recounts the establishment and history of the flying school.

Admission Info

Free. If you decide to join OLLI there is a small annual registration fee and minimal semester course fee.

Phone: 205-348-6482

Dates & Times

2016/10/27 - 2016/10/27

Location Info

Vestavia Hills Civic Center & Wald Park

1975 Merryvale Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216