01/09/2026
Happy Balloon Ascencion Day!! 🎈
January 9, 1793 was the first successful manned balloon flight in the United States! This historic event took place in Philadelphia. Jean-Pierre Blanchard, a French aeronaut, ascended in a hydrogen filled balloon from the courtyard of the Walnut Street Prison. His flight reached a peak of 5,812 ft, lasted for 46 minutes and traveled about 15 miles. Thankfully Blanchard had wine in his balloon basket and when he landed in a field he offered the landowner some of his wine. He was then well received!
We hope everyone of you gets to experience the thrill of a balloon flight at least once in your lifetime. Cheers to the adventurers!