History With Hannah
Introducing our latest video series, “History With Hannah.” Join Hannah Shickles, Archivist and Events Coordinator, as she uncovers the untold story of Bernad Pietenpol and Westy Farmer. We hope you enjoy!
Another Day Closer
What an awesome crew we had today! Thanks everyone for the help… None of this happens without our wonderful volunteers.
Musical Airplanes
Today we’re playing Musical Airplanes. We pulled every airplane from the main hangar and Brody is scrubbing all 12,000 sq. ft. with the mini Zamboni. 10 days until opening day!
Brand New Merchandise Coming Soon
We’ve got some cool new merchandise coming to our shop – including this museum-team designed airmail tote bag! Check it out at our grand opening on July 23rd. Some things are limited edition, so get them while you can!
We Reached Our Goal!
We did it! We raised $2,835 for the Independence Week challenge! We’ll receive $2,500 in matching funds from our wonderful Wisconsin donor. That’s $5,335! URGENT UPDATE: Our donor was so happy who everyone who joined in that he offered an additional $500 if we can make it to $3,000 by
Independence Challenge Update
Almost There! Our Independence Week challenge grant ends tonight, and we’re only $130 short of our $2,500 goal. Once we reach our goal, we’ll receive an equal amount from a generous donor (who wishes to remain anonymous.) Help us get that last $130 before midnight tonight. Thank you! www.kelchmuseum.org/contribute
Moving to a Climate Controlled Archive
The big move to our new climate controlled archive started this week. 10,000 books, magazines, and catalogs; 20,000+ negatives and photos, and other vintage aviation stuff all had to go to the new building and up a flight of stairs. Thanks to everyone who helped so far…there’s plenty more work
Independence Day Challenge!
In the spirit of Independence Day, we have received a $2,500 challenge from an anonymous Wisconsin donor. We’ll receive $2,500 if we can raise an equal amount before the end of the day on Saturday, July 10. We’re less than three weeks from opening day, July 23. Help give us
Phase II Building Update
What a day! We had electricians and floor polishers and builders and IT nerds and all sorts of work going on in the Phase II building. 18 days until the Grand Opening on the 23rd. Will we make it? (Spoiler alert….yes we will!)We had some nice donations come in today
Bill’s Air Park
This article was originally published in Forward in Flight magazine, a publication of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. “Bill’s Air Park” 75th Anniversaries aboundBy Patrick Weeden My friend Joe Snow recently mentioned that his trusty little Cessna 140 will turn 75 years old this year. A quick search of