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One of the most iconic historical structures on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, opens for the season on April 20th, 2012. To celebrate, the National Park Service is inviting Outer Banks locals as well as visitors to climb the lighthouse for free.  On this day only, free tickets will be available on a first come/first served basis and can only be obtained in-person at the site the day of the climb. 

Head over to the Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills on Monday, April 16, 2012 for a special celebration of Wilbur Wright’s 145th Birthday. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the whole day will be filled with family friendly events. Admission fees will be waived on the day of the event. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Junior Flight Ranger Program: Make sure the kids pick up their Junior Ranger booklet at the visitor center information desk. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Let’s Go Fly a Kite: Free kite building and kite flying demonstrations by Kitty Hawk Kites at the Centennial Pavilion and park grounds.

The Lost Colony , the nation’s oldest running outdoor drama, will be opening its 75th season and yearlong “diamond anniversary” celebration. The Lost Colony opened its doors and stages for the first time in 1937. The play tells the mysterious disappearances of the men, women, and children who sailed to Roanoke Island and founded the first English colony in the New World.

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