Make a Simple Paper Airplane
Is winter driving you crazy? Make a simple paper airplane using our tutorial, and post your pictures & videos in the comments below. How far can yours fly? Thanks to Hannah, our Archivist, for the video.
New Board Member – Ann-Marie Elmer
We’re pleased to welcome Ann-Marie Elmer as our newest board member for the Kelch Aviation Museum! Ann-Marie grew up in Brodhead and has a longstanding connection to local aviation. Her father, Frank Gombar, was a founding member of Brodhead’s EAA Chapter 431, and both her parents were pilots. She recalls
Artwork Hanging Team
Museum volunteers (Team Joe & Jeff) are hanging artwork inside the main hangar today. Only 200 more paintings and photos to go, guys!
Phase II Building Frame
The steel erecting crew from Caliber Construction is working on our Phase II building this week. It’s starting to take shape!
The New building Has Arrived
Just in time for 2021, our Phase II building has arrived! The crew today is unloading the steel support beams from Varco-Pruden Buildings in nearby Evansville. Construction starts next week! OUR CHALLENGE GRANT ENDS TODAY! Every donation made before midnight tonight (even pledges) will be matched dollar for dollar from
Display Cabinet
This beautiful oak display cabinet was custom-built by Rick Hanson of Fox Lake, Illinois for the Kelch Aviation Museum. Delivered today from Rick’s shop, it will be the first thing you see when you enter the museum hangar once we open to the public, with an arched “Welcome to…” sign
