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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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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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.
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!
