From the Discovery Museum: Is aviation history being rewritten? Now recognized by the internationally renowned publication Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft as the first to pilot a heavier-than-air aircraft two years before the Wright brothers, German immigrant Gustave Whitehead has captured the attention of Connecticut and the international aviation community as the debate of who […]
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Discovery Museum Celebrates Whitehead Exhibit August 17
August 10th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Best of Bridgeport, News and Events
Finch Soaring Over “First In Flight” Recognition For Whitehead
March 16th, 2013 · 6 Comments · Best of Bridgeport, News and Events
Mayor Bill Finch and Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau are brothers-in-arms when it comes to the recently released research by the renowned publication Jane’s All the World Aircraft that recognizes Bridgeport resident Gustave Whitehead’s first powered flight in 1901. Paul Jackson, editor of Jane’s All the World Aircraft validated and built upon the evidence that […]
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Wrighting A Wrong–Finally, First-In-Flight Recognition For Whitehead
March 12th, 2013 · 8 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport
A vast body of evidence shows in 1901 Bridgeport resident Gustave Whitehead flew two years before the Wright brothers. Slowly, Whitehead is finally receiving the credit he deserves. Part of the problem was the slimy deal the Smithsonian cut with the Wright brothers.
Tags: CT Post·Discovery Museum·Gustave Whitehead·John Burgeson·Rob Foley
Community Gardens Program At Discovery Museum
September 13th, 2012 · 3 Comments · News and Events
From Bob Halstead, Bridgeport Urban Gardens The Connecticut Community Gardening Association and Bridgeport Urban Gardens will be holding its annual conference, Saturday, September 22nd at the Discovery Museum at 4450 Park Avenue in Bridgeport between the hours of 10 and 3. The Conference will showcase grass roots activities of urban sustainable agriculture and the community […]
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Cast Your Vote, Show Off The Best Of Bridgeport
April 24th, 2013 · 26 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport, News and Events
The Connecticut Office of Tourism has launched a contest to name your favorite place in the state (no, not your favorite place to neck) and wouldn’t it surprise to create a Bridgeport buzz. Stamford, Hartford and New Haven are often highlighted in the state’s tourism campaign, while little ol’ state’s largest city (okay, it’s a […]
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