I stand and look up to the massive granite pillar. I read the name "Wilbur" and then "Orville." "Who were they?", I ask to myself. I turn my back to the pillar and look upon the rest of the memorial. It consisted of spacious fields that went uninterrupted except for a few of the museum's structures. The granite column cast a shadow down across a walkway. My eyes follow the shadow which led to one of the museum's structures. "Ah," I said to myself, "Let's start there." I enter the structure to see a hefty crowd circling about some object in the center of the room. I delicately push my way through the crowd to get a better look.
I had no clue what it was at first. I stood for several minutes, staring at the structure that lay in front of me. …show more content…
Here, maybe thirty meters from where I stand, the Wright Brothers flew for the first time. How could I have been so oblivious of such important men? I ran from the plane, weaving between spectators as I make my way outside. The open rolling hills I had once glanced at indifferently had come to life. I envisioned Wilbur himself up in the sky. I stood and turned slowly in a circle with my eyes on everything to explore. I run, fast as ever, to a hill that overlooked the complex.
On top of the hill, I look down upon the magic of the museum. I could see far out to the road by which the sight is accessed. "Wright Brothers National Memorial" I faintly made out. I run fast along the gentle hills. I imagine that I am flying high in the air with Wilbur as we make history. Wilbur and I land just before the building's entrance. I run in and look for the very park ranger that had "led" me on a tour.
I find the group of equally interested tourists meandering down the far side of the museum. I nestle my way in towards the front, ready and eager to learn more. I heard talk of how they were inspired by a helicopter toy their father had once bought for them. I could also recall hearing that the brother's mother, Sarah, was mechanically inclined. All of these incredible facts about two invaluable
I had no clue what it was at first. I stood for several minutes, staring at the structure that lay in front of me. …show more content…
Here, maybe thirty meters from where I stand, the Wright Brothers flew for the first time. How could I have been so oblivious of such important men? I ran from the plane, weaving between spectators as I make my way outside. The open rolling hills I had once glanced at indifferently had come to life. I envisioned Wilbur himself up in the sky. I stood and turned slowly in a circle with my eyes on everything to explore. I run, fast as ever, to a hill that overlooked the complex.
On top of the hill, I look down upon the magic of the museum. I could see far out to the road by which the sight is accessed. "Wright Brothers National Memorial" I faintly made out. I run fast along the gentle hills. I imagine that I am flying high in the air with Wilbur as we make history. Wilbur and I land just before the building's entrance. I run in and look for the very park ranger that had "led" me on a tour.
I find the group of equally interested tourists meandering down the far side of the museum. I nestle my way in towards the front, ready and eager to learn more. I heard talk of how they were inspired by a helicopter toy their father had once bought for them. I could also recall hearing that the brother's mother, Sarah, was mechanically inclined. All of these incredible facts about two invaluable