January 27th, 1973. The Vietnam War ends for the United States with the Paris Peace Accords. Read more: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/2023/01/january-27th-1973-vietnam-war-ends-with-paris-peace-accords/
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Essay submission deadline for the WWII Normandy history trip scholarship is this Friday, January 27th. An 11-day all expense paid trip for a Junior level high school student to join the WWII Museum's Normandy Academy. For more information see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/2023/01/wwii-normandy-tour-scholarship/
WWII Normandy Tour Scholarship - The American Heritage Museum
www.americanheritagemuseum.org
WWII Normandy Tour Scholarship January 11, 2023 In partnership with the WWII Museum’s Normandy Academy in New Orleans, the American Heritage Museum is offering an 11-day expense paid trip for one hi...3 days ago ·
This Friday, 11 AM to 12 PM, join us at the AHM for a wonderful talk about Tank Technologies with former Master Gunner and tank platoon Sergeant Gregg Pomerleau. Mr. Pomerleau will dive deep into the advancement of tank technologies over time, highlighting many tanks currently on display in the museum. No reservations needed.
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The American Heritage Museum will be open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Monday, January 16th, 10 AM to 5 PM.
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We are pleased to announce the Normandy WWII Tour scholarship.![]()
In partnership with the WWII Museum’s Normandy Academy in New Orleans, the American Heritage Museum is offering an 11-day expense paid trip for one high school junior level student to France on June 26th to July 6th, 2023. The student will join the Normandy Academy group to see all the major sites related to the June 1944 landings. He or She will get an up-close view of the events and places involved in the Battle of Normandy. The student will spend several days visiting the landing beaches of D-Day, important sites related to German occupation and/or the Allied invasion, museums, and several cemeteries. He / She will also get to talk to a member of the French Resistance from the war and have dinner with her. Before leaving Normandy, students will visit the American cemetery and give a presentation on the service member they researched before placing flowers on his/her grave. ![]()
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For more information on the Normandy Academy trip see: www.nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/educational-travel/student-travel-national-wwii-museum/...![]()
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How to apply:![]()
Write a one-page letter explaining why you would like to visit the historic Normandy landing sites. ![]()
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Send letter to:![]()
American Heritage Museum![]()
c/o Hunter Chaney![]()
568 Main Street![]()
Hudson, MA 01749![]()
Email is fine. Send to: hchaney@collingsfoundation.org![]()
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Requirements: ![]()
Application deadline is January 27th, 2023.![]()
Student must be 15 years of age by the time of the trip.![]()
Student must present their trip to an audience of peers and public at the American Heritage Museum and their own school.
Normandy Academy 2023 | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans
www.nationalww2museum.org
This course examines leadership and decision-making scenarios during the Battle of Normandy. Through readings, battlefield visits in Normandy, and online discussion forums, students analyze the decisi...3 weeks ago ·
Centuries of the Soldier
August 12 @ 9:00 am - August 13 @ 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 weekend program features multiple historical encampments laid out chronologically over the great expanse of the museum grounds. Starting as early as the Romans, French Indian Wars and Revolutionary War, to the Civil War, World War One, World War Two, Korean War, up to the Vietnam War will be represented. There will be several demonstrations and a battle re-enactments featuring a variety of re-enactors representing soldiers over the last 1000 + years.
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.
Admission discounts can not be used for special event weekends. Online ticket purchases will be available soon.
Tickets may 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:
– 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.
