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May showers are bringing a lot of green… olive drab green, that is! Rain or shine, join us this weekend, May 23–24, for WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA. See legendary armor like the M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, and M36 Jackson come to life on our tank driving grounds and have the opportunity to explore all three buildings on our campus, including the aircraft hangar and vintage car barn!Bring the family, bring your camera, and get ready for the rumble of history in motion!Get tickets today: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/wwii-tank-demonstration-weekend-may-2026/#AmericanHeritageMuseum #WWIITanks #tankdemoweekend #memorialdayweekend #hudsonma #militaryhistory #livinghistory #visitma ... See MoreSee Less
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Centuries of the Soldier

August 12, 2023 @ 9:00 am, ending August 13, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

$15 – $25

The American Heritage Museum is presenting a time-line living history exhibition –
Centuries of the Soldier, August 12th & 13th. This extraordinary living history weekend program allows visitors to see and experience what life as a soldier was like through various eras of warfare. The event showcases many historical encampments laid out chronologically over the great expanse of the museum grounds. Eras being represented include: The Roman Era, American Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War One, World War Two, Korean War, and the Vietnam War. There will be demonstrations and battle skirmishes taking place through the day each day.

Gates open at 9:00am and close at 5:00pm each day. Demonstrations at the various encampments are ongoing through the day.

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.

There is over 100,000 square feet of space within the American Heritage Museum and Hangar combined.

Food and beverage will be available for purchase on site and picnics are allowed.

Advance Sale and Event Day Admission Tickets

Admission for the Saturday and Sunday events are as follows:
$25 Adults  |  $20 Seniors/Veterans  |  $15 Children Under 12
Members, WWII/Korean War Veterans and Children Under 3 are Free – No ticket required.
Event ticket includes admission to the American Heritage Museum – no additional tickets required. 

Buy Tickets Online Today!

Tickets for Saturday, August 12th – Click Here to Purchase

Tickets for Sunday, August 13th – Click Here to Purchase

Tickets may also be purchased the day of the event by Credit Card or Cash at the entry gate on the access road as well.

Tank Driving Experiences and Tank Rides Available

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

Tank Driving Experience Prices:

M24 Chaffee Light Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $995.00 donation (tax deductible)

M4 Sherman Medium Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $1495.00 donation (tax deductible)

Tank Ride Experience Prices:

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

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

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

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

Details

Start:
August 12, 2023 @ 9:00 am
End:
August 13, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Cost:
$15 – $25
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Saturday & Sunday - WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend Event Tickets only - No Standard Museum Admission

Admission to the American Heritage Museum is included with WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend tickets on Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th. No General Admission tickets valid for this weekend. Get event tickets at the link below. *General Admission Tickets resume on Monday, May 25th when the museum is open for Memorial Day.