2008 Historical Kite Conference
Yearly, a group of historical kite enthusiasts throughout Europe hold a weekend conference and workshop. For those interested in the historical use and construction of kites, this conference is not one to miss. This year’s conference boasts a trip to the Zepplin Museum in Friedrichafen, Germany.
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Launching of Kusnetzov Kite |
The 2008 Historical Kite Workshop will be held the weekend of April 25-27 2008 at the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen, Germany. To commemorate the 1908 opening of a meterological kite station in the port town of Friedrichshafen, the workshop will include construction of the Kusnetzov meterological kite. The weekend will include a tour of the Zepplin museum and lecture on Count Zeppelin and his work by museum curator, a lecture about the kite station at Friedrichshafen, and a lecture on the Kusnetzov kite.
In conjunction with the workshop, the Drachen Foundation will once again sponsor a $500 dollar historical kite research grant.