Today is the 120th anniversary of Alberto Santos-Dumont’s flight around the Eiffel Tower! On the afternoon of October 19, 1901, Santos-Dumont flew his specifically-designed Dirigible Number 6 from the Parc Saint Cloud to the Eiffel Tower and back; whoever could complete the flight in less than 30 minutes would win

Airmail changed the the world – letters, business deals, news reports, cultural trends, and the entire way we think about communication and geography. What would you have been excited about if you were buying your first airmail stamp in 1918? Learn more about the history of USA Airmail at the

Thanks to the Nash Car Club of America for touring the museum this morning! It was fun to see their beautifully restored cars, from 1936 and 1940 respectively.

Worries about the rain today? Not Wild Bill Hopson, our resident Air Mail pilot. Just like the museum itself, Bill works rain or shine. We’re open til 4pm today, so come on out.

We’re speaking tonight at EAA Chapter 1414 at Poplar Grove Airport. Thanks for having us here!

Thanks to our friends at Green County Tourism for this great shot of director Pat in action! The museum is open 10am to 4pm Wednesday through Sunday. Come visit!

Our “Kids Area” is a great place for the little ones to enjoy aviation books, crafts, and activities. Stop by soon! We’re open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. #paperairplanes#aviationbooks#airmail

Museum board member Eric Berens flew his pristine 1927 Travel Air 2000 tonight, with the OXX-6 engine purring like a kitten. You can see this airplane and a dozen others from the Golden Age of Aviation, plus tons of exhibits, at the Kelch Aviation Museum, open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00am