America’s Tank Demo Weekend

NOTE: EVENT ADMISSION INCLUDES ADMISSION TO MUSEUM

America’s Tank Demo Weekend is where you can see some of the American Heritage Museum’s tanks spanning the history of American armor including the WWII era M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, and M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer tanks; and the Cold War era M47 Patton, M41 Walker Bulldog, M60 Main Battle Tank, M60A2 “Starship” tanks along with the and M88 Tank Recovery vehicle. Each tank will be featured throughout the day with a detailed overview on its history, operations, and effectiveness on the battlefield while it operates on the tank driving grounds.

Gates open at 9:00am and close at 5:00pm each day. Tanks will be driving all day as part of our ride programs, but don’t miss the narrated Tank Demos of WWII Era Tanks and Cold War / Vietnam Era Tanks from 11:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:00pm each day.

Two historical presentations will also take place inside the American Heritage Museum each day at 12:00pm and 3:00pm:

12:00pm – All Roads Lead to Hagaru – A Discussion on Korean War Leadership

An immersive journey to the frozen Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. In the bitter winter of 1950, more than 100,000 Chinese Communist Forces surrounded 30,000 American and United Nations troops, including the U.S. 1st Marine Division and U.S. Army 31st Regimental Combat Team. Their survival depended on holding the village of Hagaru, where Marines, Soldiers, and British Royal Marines fought desperately in one of the Korean War’s most brutal battles. This discussion on Korean War leadership examines the decisions of Peng Dehuai, Major General O.P. Smith, Colonel Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, and Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Drysdale. Their choices before and during the battle shaped the defense of Hagaru and the fate of the surrounded forces.

3:00pm – The M1 Abrams Tank: Myths vs. Realities

A discussion on America’s Main Battle Tank, the M1 Abrams in all its variants. Learn about the design, technology, and employment of this system from our Abrams tank expert with over 13 years of recent experience commanding tanks and armored vehicles. This is an opportunity for visitors and tank enthusiasts to understand fact from fiction about this iconic third-generation main battle tank and its 46 year service history.

All three museums will be open: The American Heritage Museum, The Historic Aviation Hangar and Classic Automobile Barn. This is a unique opportunity to see some of the world’s most rare aircraft, extraordinary American classic automobiles, historic tanks, armored vehicles, military artifacts and much more.

Food & Concessions Available Onsite

We will have several food vendors and concessions on-site through the weekend – so you don’t need to leave for lunch! Here are the vendors we will have on-site!

Picnic lunches are permitted but no grills tents or outside alcoholic beverages please. Please plan for the weather and bring sunscreen and water if it gets hot!

Event Day Admission Tickets

Admission for the Saturday and Sunday events are as follows:

$35 Adults
$30 Seniors (62+)
$25 Veterans/Military/First Responders
$20 Students (16 & Under)

Members, WWII/Korean War Veterans and Children Under 3 are Free – No ticket required.

Admission discounts can not be used for special event weekends.

Click to Get Tickets for Saturday, July 25, 2026

Click to Get Tickets for Sunday, July 26, 2026

Your ticket includes admission for all museums, no additional tickets for the American Heritage Museum necessary.

Admission for AHM / CF Members

This is a Members Free Event Weekend:  one (1) free admission per day for Individual and Participating Members, two (2) free admissions per day for Dual Members, and two (2) adult and two (2) child free admissions per day for Family Members. No advance ticket purchase required, just bring your VALID membership card or recent membership receipt to the entry gate for proof. You may buy tickets online or at the gate for any additional people in your party.

Tank Driving Experiences and Tank Rides Available

Tank Driving experiences and Tank & Half Track Rides will be taking place over the weekend. You can register online, by phone, or on-site, but spaces are limited!

Tank Ride Experience Prices:

– M36 Jackson (10 minute ride) – $195 per person – Maximum of five (5) riders per trip (four in turret, one in bow gunner position. Click here to book.

– M24 Chaffee (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Three (3) persons – two in the turret, one in the bow gunner position. Click here to book.

– M4 Sherman (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Two (2) persons – one in the turret, one in the bow gunner position. Click here to book.

Tank Driving Experience Prices:

– M24 Chaffee Light Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $995.00 donation (tax deductible) Click here to book.

– M4 Sherman Medium Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $1495.00 donation (tax deductible) Click here to book.

Schedule your tank  driving or ride experience above or call 978-562-9182 to reserve.