It’s clear that there are many benefits to living in Palm Springs, but even for local residents, there is always something unique in store. A great example of this is a recently opened exhibit, “Bob Hope: An American Treasure” at the Palm Springs Air Museum. From now until Tuesday, April 2, 2013, residents and owners of Palm Desert homes, tourists and those viewing Palm Springs homes for sale can enjoy this one-of-a-kind tribute to the great icon and former resident, Bob Hope.
The 2500 square foot exhibition pays tribute to many aspects of Hope’s mesmerizing life, which of course, includes commemoration of his time as the face of the iconic Bob Hope Classic golf tournament. The exhibit, which was built with the support of the Bob & Dolores Hope Charitable Foundation, runs until April so that fans planning to attend upcoming golf tournaments, such as the PGA Tour’s Humana Challenge and the LPGA’s Kraft Nabisco Championship, will have the opportunity to view the exhibit.
The exhibit features over 160 artifacts that tell the story of this popular celebrity’s life in Palm Springs, such as the famous golf cart that was created in the shape of Hope’s face, a favorite among owners of homes in Palm Desert and throughout the Palm Springs Valley. In addition, there are more than 200 vintage photos, seven video displays, Hope’s Congressional Gold Medal, Honorary Veterans citation, honorary Oscar statuette and PGA of America money clip. These items accurately depict Hope’s rise to stardom, his relationships with former United States presidents, his dedication to the military and his passion for golf.
Located at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, a stop at this incredible exhibit is the perfect way to finish off a day of viewing Palm Springs homes for sale. For more information about the museum, visit Palmspringsairmuseum.org or call 760.778.6262.