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
If you haven't already had a chance to see our PBY-5A Catalina at EAA AirVenture, there's still time! Come on out and pay us a visit before the show is over!![]()
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#AmericanHeritageMuseum #WWIIHistory #PBY #eaa #osh
This Weekend! America's Tank Demo Weekend - Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th! Learn More: ahmus.me/atdw2026 - Here's a sneak preview of the incredible new Cold War Era tanks that will be featured including the new M41 Walker Bulldog, M47 Patton, M60 Main Battle Tank, and M88 Recovery Vehicle and M60A2. These will be joined by our WWII tanks: M5 Stuart, M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, and M36 Jackson! You don't want to miss it! Get Tickets at ahmus.me/atdw2026
Rounding out our Cold War era tanks that will be on the roll for America’s Tank Demo Weekend on July 25-26, 2026 this weekend - the last light tank designed by the U.S., the M41 Walker Bulldog. Though we have an M41 in the Vietnam Gallery, this second operational example is a great addition to our operational tank lineup… more info on the event at the link in our bio or at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/americas-tank-demo-weekend-july/ ![]()
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The M41 Walker Bulldog was developed in the late 1940s to replace the aging M24 Chaffee and provide the U.S. Army with a faster, more heavily armed light tank for reconnaissance and airborne support missions. Entering service in 1951, the M41 featured a high-speed gasoline engine, torsion bar suspension, and a powerful 76mm gun capable of engaging both enemy armor and fortified positions. Named in honor of General Walton H. Walker, who was killed during the Korean War, the tank combined mobility, firepower, and reliability, making it one of the most capable light tanks of its era. Although it saw only limited combat with U.S. forces, the M41 was widely exported through American military assistance programs and served with dozens of allied nations for decades. It participated in conflicts throughout Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, with many countries modernizing the design long after its retirement from U.S. service. Today, the M41 remains one of the most recognizable and successful light tanks of the Cold War. #m41 #walkerbulldog #tanks #worldoftanks #tankmuseum
DLX Events: Boston’s Biggest Supercar Show
August 29 @ 10:00 am, ending 1:00 pm
$20 – $37
The American Heritage Museum is proud to be the new venue partner for Boston’s Biggest Supercar Show from DLX Events on Saturday, August 29th from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Following a record-breaking May event, DLX Events is thrilled to announce the first fall rendition of Boston’s premier supercar showcase—a curated gathering of rare machines, exceptional people, and an atmosphere built around passion and purpose. Guests will enjoy an elevated automotive experience featuring world-class supercars, premium food offerings, and a community brought together by a shared love for performance and design.
The gathering is held on the incredible grass runway of the American Heritage Museum and several historic aircraft will be on display during the event. As the show is adjacent to the incredible history inside the American Heritage Museum, guests are encouraged to visit the museum after the show – all DLX Event ticket holders get a $5 discount to the museum.**
This year, the event will support two charities:
The American Heritage Museum’s “Fuel our Field Trips” Campaign, providing critical funding for transportation and admission to the AHM for financially challenged schools across the region.
The Little Sparks Project, helping provide life-changing opportunities to children battling critical illnesses.
Due to limited space, DLX Events reserves the right to selectively grant vehicles admission to The Show. If your vehicle is not admitted, the registration fee will be refunded, and we encourage you to purchase spectator tickets and attend as a spectator.
Click Here for Car and Spectator Registration through DLX Events
*Ticketing for this event is handled by DLX events, please contact them with any questions or changes to your ticket.
**This is an outdoor event only, access and admission to the American Heritage Museum is extra and is not included in the event admission.
