“World of Aviation” Radio Show
We’re on the air – listen to the recording at the link below! Al Malmberg on World of Aviation is interviewing Executive Director Pat Weeden about the Kelch Aviation Museum, the Brodhead Airport, and all things vintage aviation. A fun conversation, tune in! LISTEN HERE
1940 Buick Roadmaster
“It’s longer than a month of rainy days!” This rare beauty, a 1940 Buick sedan convertible, arrived at the museum today on long term loan from Linda Kernen of New Richmond, Wis. Astute observers will recognize this car as a Brodhead regular, going back many decades. In fact, it’s featured
Aircraft with Ami – Pietenpol Virtual Tour
The latest in our continuing series of virtual aircraft tours. Join Collections Manager, Ami Eckard-Lee as she walks us through our 1937 Pietenpol Air Camper, built by B.H. Pietenpol himself.
Two Week Donations!
In the two weeks since we announced our $200,000 challenge grant, you all have donated $10,400 to the museum. Wow! All of that is immediately doubled by our anonymous challenge donor. Let’s keep the momentum going. Through the end of the month, donations of $50 or more will receive cool
Our New Sign
Our new sign is up! The crew from Brodhead Sign Co. did a fabulous job fabricating and installing the 10′ x 12′ aluminum sign on our hangar yesterday. It really looks nice and shows off our new logo. A heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to FEBCO of Milwaukee, who paid
Rosie the Riveter!
Rosie the Riveter style going on! Ami helps with maintenance on the Butler Blackhawk, a one-of-a-kind biplane in the Kelch collection. We are proud that many of our rare antique aircraft still fly regularly.
Major Challenge Grant
We are excited to announce a new challenge grant for our Phase II museum building, worth up to $200,000! A local donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has pledged to match all donations made to the Kelch Aviation Museum through December 31, 2020, up to a maximum of $200,000. This
Virtual Tour of our 1929 Butler Blackhawk
Here’s the latest in our “Airplanes With Ami” series of virtual video tours. Join Collections Manager Ami Eckard-Lee for a tour of the museum’s very rare 1929 Butler Blackhawk. We’d love to hear your questions and ideas – let us know what you think in the comments!
Local Legends
Local legend Jeanne Scholes, our favorite 92-year-old pilot and the first woman pilot to fly out of Brodhead Airport, took a ride with Josh in his Waco Taperwing! Perfect late summer flying weather.Jeanne is a regular at the museum – she even has a designated parking space! We’re honored to