Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Silver Dart Centennial Association (SDCA) is a not for profit registered charitable society preparing to deliver one of the most exciting and extensive event programs in Nova Scotia’s history – a year long celebration of the first flight in … Continue reading →

The legacy of the Silver Dart Centennial Celebration will be an expansion of the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site to house a replica of the Silver Dart and a State of the Art Innovation Centre. A Legacy Committee has … Continue reading →

The Silver Dart Centennial Celebration of 2009 is spearheaded by the Silver Dart Centennial Association, a not for profit, registered charitable society. A Board of Directors governs this society and oversees the planning of the celebration. There are a number … Continue reading →

Flight of the Silver Dart, Baddeck 2009 Media Launch – August 15, 2008 Silver Dart Flight Centennial Anniversary – Feb. 20 – 24, 2009 Friday, February 20, 2009 Coin & Postage Stamp Unveiling Student Assembly throughout Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School … Continue reading →

Early in the 1890’s, Alexander Graham Bell looked on as Samuel Langley’s model aircraft took flight in Washington and concluded, “I shall have to make experiments of my own in Cape Breton. Can’t keep out of it.” And, it was … Continue reading →

2009 will mark the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight in Canada and the British Empire. Baddeck will play host to aviation enthusiasts from all over the world as they celebrate this centennial with events and activities throughout 2009 … Continue reading →