TOMORROW NIGHT — Don’t Miss History After Hours! Info & Tix at: ahmus.me/afhr0826![]()
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Join us at the American Heritage Museum for Evolution of the Main Battle Tank with retired U.S. Army tanker Gregg Pomerleau.![]()
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Explore the progression from the M26 Pershing and Patton series through the M60, M551 Sheridan, and M1A1 Abrams during this special walking presentation through the museum and outdoor tank operations ramp.![]()
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Museum Open: 5:00–8:00 p.m.![]()
Presentation: 6:00–7:30 p.m.![]()
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Included with standard admission. Members attend free. Get your tickets today - link in first comment.
Twenty years ago today, Marine Sgt. George M. Ulloa Jr. was killed in action while commanding an M1A1 Abrams near Habbaniyah, Iraq on August 3, 2006.![]()
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The training and leadership he provided helped the other members of his crew escape the danger area and survive. Today, their battle-damaged Abrams and the story of their final mission are preserved in the American Heritage Museum’s War on Terror Gallery.![]()
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Please read Sgt. Ulloa’s story and join us in honoring his service, courage, and sacrifice on this solemn anniversary: ahmus.me/ulloa
Meet the German BMW R75!![]()
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#AmericanHeritageMuseum #visitma #MilitaryHistory #historymuseum #WWII
A historic victory for an extraordinary aircraft.![]()
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The American Heritage Museum’s PBY-5A Catalina, BuNo 2459, has been named the World War II Grand Champion Warbird at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. American Aero Services also received the prestigious Golden Wrench Award for its remarkable seven-year restoration.![]()
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Discover the story behind this historic achievement and the dedicated team that returned the world’s highest-scoring anti-submarine aircraft to the sky.![]()
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Read the full story at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/2026/07/american-heritage-museums-historic-pby-5a-catalina-wins-wo...![]()
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Photos: Al Sauer, Jim Harley, Doug Birkey
America’s Tank Demo Weekend starts today at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA! See our WWII tanks in operation along with our new Cold War Era tanks for their first running display! See the M4 Sherman, M5 Stuart, M24 Chaffee, and M36 Jackson along with the M41 Walker Bulldog, M47 Patton, M60 Main Battle Tank, M88 Recovery Vehicle, and the M60A2. Gates open at 9am and live demos at 11am and 2pm. Lots to see and do - all three museum buildings are open, and speakers in the main museum on tank topics all day. Buy tickets and get info at the link in our bio or at americanheritagemuseum.org. #americanheritagemuseum #visitma #tanks #worldoftanks #hudsonma
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August Special Event Weekend – Automobile & Aircraft Museums Open
August 15, 2020 @ 10:00 am, ending August 16, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
$15 – $25
*We ask that everyone wear face masks and adhere to social distancing protocols.
The American Heritage Museum will host the Tanks, Wings and Wheels weekend on August 15th and 16th.
All three amazing 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.
There is over 100,000 square feet of space within the American Heritage Museum and Hangar combined. There is plenty of room for people to explore these amazing facilities while adhering to social distance protocols. Face masks are required, and pre-event ticket purchases are encouraged. People will be led direction-ally through each museum with limited group size intervals.
The weekend is particularly important as we will be observing the initial announcement of Japan’s surrender that was made on August 15, 1945 (V-J Day), bringing WWII to an end.
Admission Cost:
$25 for Adults
$23 for Active Duty Military/Veterans/Seniors
$15 for children 12 yrs. and younger.
Free for children 2 and under, WWII and Korean War Veterans.
AHM Members are admitted for free as part of your membership benefits.
Buy Tickets (Please select day)
Please select the date you wish to attend and purchase your tickets online for faster check-in.
– Saturday, August 15, 2020 (10am-5pm) – Purchase Tickets
– Sunday, August 16, 2020 (10am-5pm) – Purchase Tickets
Tank Driving Experiences Available!
For the ultimate immersion in living history, we will be offering tank driving experiences in the WWII vintage M4A3 Sherman and M24 Chaffee on both Saturday and Sunday. Learn the “in’s and out’s” of the tanks as you work directly with one of our tank instructors and get in the drivers seat for the exhilarating opportunity to drive the tank around our driving area behind the museum.
Donations for the program are $995 for the M24 Chaffee and $1495 for the M4A3 Sherman. The cost is a tax-deductible donation to the American Heritage Museum and helps support our ongoing growth and restorations. Reservations are highly recommended!
Click here to learn more and book your experience or call 978-562-9182.
