Name: Aero Club of New England Evening Icebreaker with Thomas Hudner, III – Son of Korean War MOH Recipient Capt. Tom Hudner, Jr.
Start: 2025-01-16T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-16T20:00:00-05:00
Location: American Heritage Museum

It is with profound sadness that the American Heritage Museum shares the passing of our friend and colleague, Chris Cassidy, on July 12, 2026. Starting as a volunteer back in 2010, helping us with the Race of the Century as a "wrench" and a driver in his spare time, Chris eventually joined us on staff before the American Heritage Museum opened. Since then, Chris served as our automobile caretaker, mechanic, and museum maintenance supervisor. He was a master machinist, an exceptional mechanic, and the person we trusted whenever something needed to be repaired, restored, or simply made to work again. Around the museum, the saying was simple: “If it’s broken, Chris can fix it.” That statement applied to whether it was a museum vehicle or one belonging to our volunteers or staff -- he always helped, no matter what. His knowledge, patience, and craftsmanship were invaluable to the care of our historic automobiles. In preparation for the annual Father's Day event, Chris spent many nights and weekends working on everything in the car barn to get it ready for the big show. Though maintaining such a wide range of vehicles could be stressful, he always cracked jokes with a smirk when the going got tough. Chris’s talents extended far beyond the museum. He was a champion lawn tractor puller, a renowned go-kart builder and racer, and loved his R/C cars and slot cars. If it had wheels and went fast, Chris was there! His lucky number was 13 because, as he liked to say, he always finished first or third—never second. For all his accomplishments, Chris was most proud of his family. He was a devoted father and grandfather who treasured the time he spent with his beloved grandson, Jamison. He was also a trusted friend who never hesitated to lend a hand, share his knowledge, or help make someone’s day a little easier. Chris’s legacy cannot be measured only by the engines he rebuilt, the races he won, or the historic machines he preserved. It lives in the people he helped, the lessons he shared, and the example he set through hard work, kindness, and quiet generosity. Our hearts are broken by his loss, and his absence will be felt throughout the museum for years to come. Rest easy, Chris. Your work here is done, but your legacy will keep running strong for generations. ... See MoreSee Less

Aero Club of New England Evening Icebreaker with Thomas Hudner, III – Son of Korean War MOH Recipient Capt. Tom Hudner, Jr.

January 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm, ending 8:00 pm

$20

The Aero Club of New England’s (ACONE) IceBreaker events are a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow aviators (and those who just love planes!) while hearing from fascinating speakers. The American Heritage Museum is proud to partner with ACONE on select events throughout the year.

Our next event is Thursday, January 16th at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA. Please join us in this one-of-a-kind setting, to hear a talk by Tom Hudner III, Vice President for Development and Strategic Initiatives at the National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership.

Mr. Hudner is the son of Medal of Honor Recipient, the late Capt. Tom Hudner, Jr. (USN) whose story was featured in the acclaimed book “Devotion” by author Adam Makos and the 2022 motion picture of the same name.

Doors open 6:00PM
Social: 6:00PM – 6:45PM
Presentation with Q&A 6:45PM – 8:00PM

ACONE Members: Free!
American Heritage Museum Members, Guests, and Non-Members: $20 per person

Includes self-guided exploration of museum.
Includes light fare and refreshments.

REGISTER ONLINE:
Click Here to Register and Purchase Tickets
(ticketing on ACONE website)

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Details

Date:: January 16, 2025
Time:: 6:00 pm, ending 8:00 pm
Cost:: $20
Event Category:: American Heritage Museum
Website:: https://acone.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=779885&item_id=2467590

Organizer

: American Heritage Museum
Phone:: 978-562-9182
Email:: ahm@collingsfoundation.org
Website:: www.AmericanHeritageMuseum.org

Venue

American Heritage Museum; 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States + Google Map
Phone:: 9785629182
Website:: http://www.americanheritagemuseum.org