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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) ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet the Sd.Kfz. 2 Kettenkraftrad!#AmericanHeritageMuseum #visitma #militaryhistory #historymuseum #WWII #ww2 #WorldWarII #worldwar2 #army #tanks #worldoftanks #tanknerd #kettenkrad #motorcycle #tractor #airborne ... See MoreSee Less
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Let's Learn About Fire Hazards!#AmericanHeritageMuseum #visitma #militaryhistory #historymuseum #WWII #ww2 #WorldWarII #worldwar2 #army #tanks #worldoftanks #tanknerd #LCVP #landingcraft #DDay #higginsboat #navy ... See MoreSee Less
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Speaker Series: Cold War Massachusetts - Tomorrow, 12/12 at 2:30.Did you know MIT in Cambridge became one of the most important research centers for U.S. Cold War defense technology, especially through its Lincoln Laboratory, founded in 1951. The lab played a major role in developing the SAGE (Semi-Automatic Ground Environment) air-defense system—one of the earliest large-scale computer networks, and a precursor to modern digital command-and-control and networking technologies. Learn more tomorrow! ... See MoreSee Less
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Don't miss this Friday's Speaker Series - Cold War Massachusetts: Hidden Infrastructure and the Legacy of Preparedness. Dec. 12th, 2:30 to 3:30. See: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-cold-war-massachusetts-hidden-infrastructure-... ... See MoreSee Less
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American Heritage Museum Library Membership / Pass Program

American Heritage Museum Library Pass Membership ProgramThe American Heritage Museum Library Membership / Pass Program provides local libraries to offer patrons and local citizens discounted admission to the American Heritage Museum through permanent passes available for lending. Many museums in the region offer such programs to library patrons and their families and the American Heritage Museum is proud to offer the program as well to allow communities to learn more about the American efforts to fight for and defend freedom, the role of the citizen soldier in these efforts, and the role of technology in supporting these efforts.

The American Heritage Museum Library Membership / Pass Program is available for $200 annually and includes the following:

– Four (4) Reusable Half-Price General Admission Passes for up to Six (6) visitors under a single pass. Passes are not valid for special events or the annual WWII re-enactment weekend in October.

– One (1) Library Staff Membership allowing library staff, trustees, or volunteers free admission for educational and program development research.

– Member mailings of upcoming events, exhibits, and educational programs.

The passes also offer discounts on Membership purchases for the pass holder if they decide to become an Individual or Family Member when they visit. See passes for details.

If your library is interested in becoming a member of our Library Membership / Pass Program, please download and fill out the form at this link and mail with payment to:

American Heritage Museum
Attn: Library Membership
568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749

Or you may email it to Ryan Keough, Director of Development & Donor Relations at rkeough@collingsfoundation.org. If you wish to purchase over the phone or have questions, please reach Ryan Keough at 978-562-9182 M-F, 10am to 5pm Eastern.

Participating Public Libraries

Connecticut

North Grosvenordale, CT – Thompson Public Library

Massachusetts

Auburn, MA – Auburn Public Library

Ayer, MA – Ayer Library

Billerica, MA – Billerica Public Library

Brookfield, MA – Brookfield Merrick Public Library

Burlington, MA – Burlington Public Library

Clinton, MA – Bigelow Free Public Library

Dudley, MA – Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library

East Brookfield, MA – East Brookfield Public Library

Fitchburg, MA – Fitchburg Public Library

Harvard, MA – Harvard Public Library

Hudson, MA – Hudson Public Library

Lancaster, MA – Thayer Memorial Library

Leicester, MA – Leicester Public Library

Leominster, MA – Leominster Public Library

Littleton, MA – Reuben Hoar Library

Medfield, MA – Medfield Memorial Public Library

Millville, MA – Millville Free Public Library

Monson, MA – Monson Free Library

North Reading, MA – Flint Memorial Library

Shirley, MA – Hazen Memorial Library

South Hamilton, MA – Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

Sterling, MA – Conant Public Library

Stoneham, MA – Stoneham Public Library

Stow, MA – Randall Library

Sutton, MA – Sutton Free Public Library

Townsend, MA – Townsend Public Library

Westborough, MA – Westborough Public Library

Westminster, MA – Forbush Memorial Library

Winthrop, MA – Winthrop Public Library

New Hampshire

Nashua, NH – Nashua Public Library

Rhode Island

Cumberland, RI – Cumberland Public Library

 

 

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Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day - Open Friday through Tuesday

The American Heritage Museum is closed on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th for the Christmas holiday, but will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily from Friday, December 26th through Wednesday, December 31st, with special opening on Monday and Tuesday during the holiday week.