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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question of March 26 is a spring-loaded step on the side of our M551 Sheridan! The M551 has two of these to assist in climbing over the flotation barrier when performing amphibious operations! Have any of you ever used this step?Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, April 2nd at 10:00 am EST!#americanheritagemuseum #whatisitwednesday ... See MoreSee Less
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On this week 90 years ago: The Consolidated PBY Catalina flew for the very first time on March 21, 1935!An icon of WWII, the PBY was the ultimate patrol and rescue flying boat—tracking U-boats, saving lives, and covering vast oceans with unmatched endurance.One of those heroes, PBY-5A BuNo 2459, flew in the Battle of the Atlantic, scored 3.5 U-Boat victories, and survived. Now, it’s under restoration to flying condition in Florida and will eventually be displayed at the American Heritage Museum. Read more at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/aircrafts/consolidated-pby-catalina/#OTD #PBYCatalina #WWIIHistory #FlyingBoat #MilitaryAviation #AmericanHeritageMuseum ... See MoreSee Less
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Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - a close up of something in the museum or our collection for you to guess what it is in the comments!What is it?! We are looking for what it might be part of within the museum and, for more of a challenge, what the exact part is and what it does! Answer in the comments below and tune-in for the answer next Tuesday at 10:00am EST!#americanheritagemuseum #historymuseum #visitma ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, March 25th, is National Medal of Honor Day. In honor of this, we would like to take the opportunity to honor MoH recipient Colonel John Riley “Killer” Kane. “Killer” Kane was a B-24 Liberator pilot who led the 98th Bomb Group in Operation Tidal Wave; a large-scale bombing raid on German run oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania on Aug. 1st, 1943. Thanks to the generous donation of Mr. Curtis Burton, we have the honor and privilege of displaying Col. Kane’s Medal of Honor here at the American Heritage Museum as part of our Italian Campaign gallery. You can read more about Col. John “Killer” Kane at: bit.ly/4iVKYaq#americanheritagemuseum #medalofhonor #moh #usaaf #ploesti #operationtidalwave #wwii #wwiihistory #worldwarii #worldwar2 #b24liberator ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is Rosie the Riveter Day, honoring the iconic symbol of female empowerment during WWII. Rosie represented the millions of women who entered industrial jobs, proving their strength and capability. Despite facing discrimination, they paved the way for workplace rights and gender equality. Rosie’s legacy lives on in today’s fight for equal pay, representation, and opportunity—reminding us: “We Can Do It!”Read our full article about today's importance at: bit.ly/4hDJaly#americanheritagemuseum #rosietheriveter #rosietheriveterday #celebratewomen #womenshistorymonth #inspiringwomentoday #worldwarii #wwii #arsenalofdemocracy ... See MoreSee Less
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2021-2022 Ultimate World War II Fighter Experience Sweepstakes from the American Heritage Museum and Collings Foundation

Imagine soaring high over the iconic White Cliffs of Dover at the controls of a Supermarine Spitfire just like the heroic pilots defending England during the harrowing days of the Battle of Britain in 1940. Or crossing the expanse of the English Channel in your P-40 Warhawk, returning from ground attack missions in occupied France. Then, fly in the Cadillac of all fighters – the legendary P-51D Mustang. You’ll experience all three if you are the winner of the Ultimate World War II Fighter Experience Sweepstakes supporting the American Heritage Museum of Stow, Massachusetts!

The winner will fly the dual-control Supermarine TR.9 Spitfire and dual-control Curtiss TP-40N Warhawk, and fly in the passenger seat of the North American P-51D Mustang through the skies over the English Channel from historic Biggin Hill Airfield near London, England! The winner will receive a $2000 travel allowance for airfare and lodging.

The winner of the Ultimate World War II Fighter Experience Sweepstakes will be drawn on Friday, July 29th, 2022 – so enter to win today!

Learn all about this tremendous fundraiser and enter to win at the official sweepstakes page at:

LINK COMING SOON!
(SWEEPSTAKES OPENS DECEMBER 10th)

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American Heritage Museum

The American Heritage Museum at the Collings Foundation featuring the Jacques M. Littlefield Collection explores major conflicts ranging from the Revolutionary War until today. Visitors discover and interact with our American heritage through the history, the changing technology, and the Human Impact of America’s fight to preserve the freedom we all hold dear.

The American Heritage Museum is a program of Collings Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit 501 (c)3 organization, supported by admissions, grants, members, volunteers, and generous contributors. The EIN for Collings Foundation, Inc. dba American Heritage Museum is 47-1954671

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Hudson, MA 01749

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OPEN ALL WEEK FOR MA SCHOOL BREAK - Including Monday and Tuesday

We will be open all week for Presidents Day / MA School Break Week from Monday, February 17th through Sunday, February 23rd from 10am to 5pm each day. A great opportunity for families to visit on the school break. Buy tickets at the Admissions Desk or save $2 per ticket by buying online!