Get a glimpse inside the first tank a visitor experiences at the American Heritage Museum - the M1917 from World War I. The American M1917 was the U.S. licensed copy of the French Renault FT, a compact World War I tank that pioneered the classic turreted layout still used today. Small, light, and mechanically straightforward, it represented America’s earliest steps into armored warfare.![]()
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This tour takes you around the outside, touching on its surprisingly complex running gear, and the many differences from its French ancestor. We then go inside its tight crew compartment, showcasing the driver’s station, and the turret’s interesting weapon setup.![]()
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The American M1917 was the U.S. licensed copy of the French Renault FT, a compact World War I tank that pioneered the classic turreted layout still used toda...
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Here are a few of our favorite photos from the last year! Thank you so much to everyone who visited in 2025!![]()
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From all of us here at the American Heritage Museum, we wish you a very happy and safe new year! See you in 2026! 🥳 🎉![]()
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Photo credit to Matthew Ford, Keith Reid (@madbadger_aviationlens )
Learn about all the great stories of the past year and get a glimpse into our exciting future plans... read the 2025 American Heritage Museum and Collings Foundation Annual Magazine at the link below!
2025 American Heritage Museum / Collings Foundation Annual Magazine
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Eighty years ago, veterans of World War II were starting to come home, able to spend the holidays with their families again in peacetime. As we reflect on the happiness they experienced, let us all find peace, joy, and comfort with our loved ones as we share this precious time of year. From all of us at the American Heritage Museum, Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings to you, wherever you are, and our best wishes for a happy and healthy 2026! ![]()
(Artwork by @djangostudios for the American Heritage Museum)
American Heritage Museum Ticket Donation Request
The American Heritage Museum of Hudson, Massachusetts offers ticket package donations to select non-profit organizations to use as part of a fundraiser in the local community. Please read our guidelines below and fill out the form at the bottom of this page to request a donation.
The American Heritage Museum will provide a complimentary package containing two (2) family packs of four (4) tickets each for the organization to use in fundraising as an auction item or raffle item.
Not all requests will be approved as priority is given to organizations meeting the following criteria:
Organization must be a registered non-profit. We are not able to contribute to any organization affiliated with a political party or lobbying effort.
Priority is given to organizations in the towns located within 10 miles of the museum including: Acton, Berlin, Bolton, Boxboro, Boylston, Clinton, Concord, Framingham, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Littleton, Marlborough, Maynard, Northborough, Southborough, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland.
Priority is given to organizations focused on the following subjects: education, veterans services, aviation, science / technology / engineering / mathematics, history.
We are unable to send ticket donations to support organizations greater than 100 miles from Hudson, Massachusetts. Please do not submit the form below if your organization is not in this range.
We are not accepting requests for donation of tank & half track rides/drives, memberships, or personal VIP tours of the museum.
All organizations receiving a donation must provide a post-event acknowledgement to the American Heritage Museum noting the impact or total funds raised in the fundraising effort and the winners of the donated items. Failure to provide an acknowledgement will potentially forfeit any future donation requests for the organization.
Questions? Email development@americanheritagemuseum.org.
