Bell Aircraft and Mentone Historical Museums in need of more space
The Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum, Inc. has, for many years, had the original section designated for items about Mentone’s history.
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Take A Helicopter Ride At Rotors Over Mentone
Register now for a helicopter ride at Rotors Over Mentone, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.
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American Huey Co-Founder Speaks At Rotors Over Mentone
American Huey 369, started 19 years ago, is building a 34,000-square-foot museum without grants, loans or state or federal money.
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Items From Aircraft Industrialist Among Artifacts At Mentone Museums
Aircraft industrialist Lawrence D. Bell never forgot his hometown, Mentone.
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Rotors Over Mentone Set For Sept. 9
Rotors Over Mentone is planned for Saturday, Sept. 9, in Mentone.
Read More13th Annual Rotors Over Mentone To Be Held Sep. 10
The Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum and Mentone Historical Museum will hold their 13th annual Rotors Over Mentone from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 10, at the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum, 210 S. Oak St., Mentone.
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More Room Needed To Tell Mentone’s Story
Walking into the Mentone Historical Museum, it is clear a considerable amount of the town’s history is on display. But so much more of that history is not so visible.
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Foundation Fund Established To Support Historical Preservation At Bell Museum
The Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum recently established a new fund at the Community Foundation, the Mentone Historical Museum Fund.
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11th Annual Rotors Over Mentone Saturday
The 11th annual Rotors Over Mentone will be held at the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12, at 210 S Oak St. in Mentone.
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Helicopter Experts, Enthusiasts Converge On Mentone
MENTONE — Spinning blades were everywhere in Mentone at the town’s Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum for Rotors Over Mentone, an all-day family event that showcased Bell’s beloved rotor aircraft. Lawrence D. Bell is arguably Mentone’s most storied alum. The aviation pioneer became involved with aircraft during the … Read More
Rotors Over Mentone Celebrates Museum’s 40th Anniversary
MENTONE — Hundreds attended the sixth annual Rotors Over Mentone, Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum. The day was also a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the museum’s start and recognition of women veterans. Events began at 10 a.m. and lasted until early evening.
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Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum Seeking Women Of War Times
The Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft museum wants to honor women veterans, service nurses, donut dollies and women who worked for Bell Aircraft manufacturing plants during the wars. At the annual event, Rotors Over Mentone, Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft museum in Mentone, special guests … Read More
Bell Aircraft Museum Finalizes Summer Activities
The board of directors for the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum Inc. recently met to finalize plans for summer activities. On the agenda was a Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser. Pre-paid orders will be picked up Friday, June 6, at the food tent in downtown Mentone during the Egg … Read More