The American Heritage Museum proud to unveil the installation of a cosmetically restored S-75 Dvina—better known by its NATO designation, SA-2 “Guideline”— in authentic North Vietnamese markings in our Vietnam War gallery, positioned dramatically beside our F-105 Thunderchief configured for the legendary “Wild Weasel” mission. The SA-2 was a devastating anti-aircraft system during the Vietnam […]
We are proud to welcome our supporters to check out this episode of the “Learning to Fly” podcast with host Bruce Mittman as he sits down with Rob Collings, President of the American Heritage Museum and the Collings Foundation. Rob shares the remarkable story of how his family’s foundation grew from a small antique car […]
The American Heritage Museum is on the hunt for any detailed technical drawings, documentation, or equipment to support the restoration of our Japanese Type 97 Tankette “Te-Ke” that came to the museum last year. Formerly a part of the Hayes Otoupalik collection in Missoula, MT, the “Te-Ke” was acquired by a donor and delivered to […]
HUDSON, MA – The American Heritage Museum is thrilled to announce its inclusion in National Geographic’s esteemed list of “10 remarkable World War II museums around the world,” published on August 26, 2025. A direct link to the article may be found at: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/best-world-war-ii-museums This prestigious recognition underscores the museum’s commitment to preserving and interpreting […]
The American Heritage Museum proudly welcomes Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Joe Peterburs, a World War II P-51 Mustang ace best known for shooting down a German Me 262 jet fighter piloted by German ace Walter Schuck on April 10, 1945, as a special guest speaker during the Historic Aviation Weekend on Saturday, September 13 […]
Eighty years ago this week, the war in the Pacific was drawing ever closer to the Japanese homeland. The Battle of Okinawa had already resulted in a staggering 35% casualty rate, and estimates for a full-scale invasion of Japan were grim. Early plans for the invasion of Kyushu, known as Operation Olympic, projected 94,250 battle […]
It’s been some time since we last updated our supporters on the restoration of Republic P‑47D‑40‑RA, serial number 45‑49167, currently underway at American Aero Services in New Smyrna Beach, FL. In our last 2024 update, we shared an appeal to help us identify the “Rosie the Riveter” from the Republic factory in Evansville, IN, who […]
The American Heritage Museum’s Vietnam War Gallery will be expanding with two significant new additions over the coming year: an SA-2 Guideline surface-to-air missile (SAM) and Bell HH-1K “Huey” representing the U.S. Navy’s HA(L)-3 (Helicopter Attack Squadron Light) “Seawolves”. These two major artifacts are now on-site and are being prepared for installation and display by […]
The first half of 2025 has been busy with lots of progress on some of our signature historic aircraft restorations. We have already reported on the progress of our Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina restoration taking place at American Aero Services in New Smyrna Beach, FL earlier in the spring, so we are happy to report some […]
This past weekend’s WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend was a total success even though some challenging weather rolled through on Saturday making conditions a bit more “realistic” to the mud that the Allies might have encountered on their way across Europe in 1944 & 1945! Despite the occasional rain showers on Saturday, we welcomed over 3000 […]
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8, 2025, we reflect on the enduring significance of Allied unity, military preparedness, and the preservation of history. On May 8, 1945, the Allied forces achieved a monumental victory with the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, bringing an end to […]
The American Heritage Museum has partnered with Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center to show an extraordinary virtual reality experience they created about Auschwitz-Birkenau survivor Fritzie Fritzshall called A Promise Kept. In 1944, during the Second World War, thirteen-year-old Fritzie Fritzshall, her mother, and her two younger brothers were arrested at gunpoint and deported to […]
Patriots’ Day, observed annually on the third Monday of April, is a holiday with deep roots in American history. It commemorates the beginning of the American Revolutionary War and honors the brave individuals who took the first steps toward the founding of the United States. Though it originated in New England, its meaning resonates far […]
Rosie the Riveter The Icon of Women’s Workforce Revolution Today, March 21st, is Rosie the Riveter Day! Rosie the Riveter is one of the most enduring symbols of female empowerment in American history. Her image—strong, determined, and clad in a blue work shirt with a red polka-dot bandana—represented the millions of women who stepped into […]
The American Heritage Museum is pleased to announce the launch of our first BSA Merit Badge Program for Scouting America for the American Heritage Merit Badge. Every Scout swears to an oath that includes duty to their country. The American Heritage Merit Badge encourages a better understanding of American heritage, learn the ways in which […]
The American Heritage Museum is excited to announce its new partnership with the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM), joining an expansive network of over 1,400 cultural institutions across the nation. This collaboration enhances the museum’s membership benefits, offering our supporters unparalleled access to an extensive array of museums, historical sites, botanical gardens, and more. […]
The American Heritage Museum is excited to announce the launch of a new restoration project aimed at restoring a rare and historically significant piece of original World War II armor: the Type 97 Tankette “Te Ke,” used by the Imperial Japanese Army. The Japanese Type 97 Tankette was a light armored vehicle developed and employed […]
In honor of the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in the Winter of 1944-45, the American Heritage Museum proudly hosted both Allied and Axis re-enactors in our new wooded encampment area on December 28th and 29th for the Battle of the Bulge History Experience Weekend for visitors to travel back in time […]
The Battle of the Bulge, fought between December 16, 1944, and January 25, 1945, was a pivotal moment in World War II. It marked Adolf Hitler’s last major offensive on the Western Front, where German forces aimed to split Allied lines, capture Antwerp, and disrupt supply chains. The battle unfolded in the dense forests of […]
Once restoration is complete, the aircraft will be one of two airworthy and accurately restored WASP Stearman’s in existence. The American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA is proud to announce the discovery of a Boeing PT-17 Stearman, c/n 75-1805, USAAF s/n 41-8246, which has a documented history as a trainer for the Women Airforce Service […]
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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The American Heritage Museum is open on Tuesday, November 11th from 10:00am to 6:30pm in honor of Veterans Day. All Veterans and Active-Duty Military are admitted for free today.
