Kite Day 1970 - 1971 (Nantucket, MA)

In 1970, Bix, Jack & Skee (who were in their final college years) worked for the summer on Nantucket Island. The weekend before July 4th, they decided to celebrate the day by going to the beach, flying kites and enjoying the surf and sunshine.

Shortly after this first Kite Day, Bix met Nelia (whom he married the following year) and Jack met Betsy (whom he married a few years later). Skee also was married the following year to Jan, his high school sweetheart.

In 1971 Bix, Nelia, Jack, Betsy, Skee and Jan returned to Nantucket Island. As the 4th of July approached, the group decided to re-create a day of kite flying while celebrating the day at the beach. Thus Kite Day was born.

Kite Day Photos