Name: Heritage & Horsepower Fundraiser Car Show
Start: 2026-08-08T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-08T15:00:00-04:00
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

Heritage & Horsepower Fundraiser Car Show

August 8 @ 11:00 am, ending 3:00 pm

$20 – $40

Bring your pride and joy out to the American Heritage Museum on Saturday, August 8th from 11am to 3pm for the second annual Heritage & Horsepower Fundraiser Car Show.

All Admissions and Event Proceeds from the day benefit the “Fuel Our Field Trips” School Field Trip Grant Fund to help pay for bussing and admission for underserved schools in the region.

All museum buildings will be open from 10am to 5pm that day including the main museum with the largest collection of tanks & military vehicles in the East along with our aircraft hangar & race car collection, and our classic auto barn with icons of the brass & gas era through the 1940’s.

Food & Beverage will be available through the afternoon!

General Event Admission & Pricing

General Admission for the Heritage & Horsepower Fundraiser Car Show includes access to the car show, plus general admission to the American Heritage Museum AND the vintage aircraft hangar and classic automobile collection – an awesome value for less than $5 more than normal museum days. Plus, remember that all proceeds from museum admission for the day benefits the Fuel Our Field Trips Grant Fund to provide bussing and admission grants for underserved schools in our region!

Click Here for Heritage & Horsepower Car Show General Admission with Museum Access

Show Car Registration

Interested in bringing your show car? Registration is as follows:

Advance Registration: $20 per show car for car show entry / $40 for per show car for car show + two (2) entries in the American Heritage Museum buildings (a $46 value!)

Show Day Registration: $30 per show car for car show entry / Entry to the museum will be standard pricing ($25 adults / $20 veterans & seniors / $15 children)

Click Here to Register Your Show Car

Add a Photo of Your Car with a Vintage Aircraft & WWII Tank!

Exclusive for car show participants, you’ll have an opportunity to get staged photos on our runway of your car with a vintage aircraft and a WWII tank. Opportunities will be available throughout the day.

DONATIONS FOR PHOTO OPS:
$50 per car.
All photo op proceeds fund the Fuel Our Field Trips Fund

*Participants will take their own photos – amount is only for staging and line-up and does not include a photographer.

Pre-Registration for Photo Ops will be available after June 21, 2026 at this link.

Event Times

9:00am to 11:00am
Show Car Participants arrival slot – Entry Road off 568 Main Street

10:00am to 5:00pm
Museum Buildings open for all paid visitors – American Heritage Museum, Hangar, and Car Barn

11:00am to 3:00pm
Heritage & Horsepower Car Show Display – Upper Parking Field

10:00am to 4:00pm
Car Show Participant photo ops with the vintage aircraft & tank – Runway Area

Event Flyer to Print & Share!

Click on the image below for a PDF to print and share with your friends and car clubs!

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Details

Date:: August 8
Time:: 11:00 am, ending 3:00 pm
Cost:: $20 – $40
Event Categories:: Car Shows, Special Event Weekend

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