Bob Tyce and the Attack on Pearl Harbor![]()
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As part of our commitment to community engagement, the American Heritage Museum will offer free admission to all residents of Hudson and Stow this weekend - December 6th and 7th. Hope you can make it!
Today, December 4th, 2025, marks the 75th anniversary of Captain Thomas J. Hudner Jr's valiant attempt to rescue Ensign Jesse L. Brown in the Chosin Reservoir.![]()
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On December 4, 1950, Hudner, a native of Fall River, Massachusetts, and Brown, one of the first African-American U.S. naval aviators, were part of a flight of F4U Corsair fighter planes tasked with supporting U.S. Marine ground forces in Korea. During their mission, Ensign Brown's aircraft was struck by small arms fire, forcing him to crash-land in the Chosin Reservoir.![]()
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Shortly after, Captain Hudner intentionally crash landed his own airplane in the reservoir and rushed to Brown's crash site to try and rescue him. Upon arriving at the now burning wreck, he found that Brown's legs were pinned in the cockpit. A rescue helicopter arrived shortly after and Hudner, accompanied by the pilot, tried for 45 minutes to free Brown to no avail. ![]()
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Ensign Brown passed away shortly after from blood loss and exposure to extreme cold, and Hudner was forced to leave his body and evacuate by helicopter.![]()
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Captain Hudner was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 13th, 1951, for his actions and met Brown's widow, Daisy, during the ceremony. The two would stay in contact for the next 50 years.![]()
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The book "Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Brotherhood and Sacrifice " by Adam Makos details the entire ordeal, with a film adaptation which premiered in 2022.![]()
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Today, we remember and honor Captain Hudner and Ensign Brown for their valiant service and sacrifices made in the pursuit of freedom.
The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from November 26th is the hood ornament on our 1942 Buick! This car was one of the last produced at Buick's plant in Flint, Michigan in 1942. Buick was one of many companies who, after the United States entered WWII, stopped producing civilian goods and began the production of war goods.![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, December 3rd at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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Their gift to us was freedom. On this Giving Tuesday, your gift ensures their stories are never forgotten.![]()
Give today: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/annualfund2025/![]()
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At the American Heritage Museum, every field trip, veteran visit, and living-history weekend helps a new generation understand that freedom has a real weight—and a real cost. Your Giving Tuesday donation to our 2025–2026 Annual Fund keeps the doors open, the engines running, and the stories of service and sacrifice alive.![]()
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Their gift to us was freedom. Your gift TODAY preserves their history.![]()
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Make your Giving Tuesday gift now: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/annualfund2025/![]()
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PatCon 2025: IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers Annual Scale Model Show and Contest
September 28 @ 9:00 am, ending 5:00 pm
$5
The American Heritage Museum is proud to host PatCon 2025, the Annual Scale Model Show and Contest sponsored by IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers. This is the second year that PatCon will be taking place at the American Heritage Museum and the event will take place in the AHM Annex Hangar adjacent to the main museum.
Interested in taking part in the competition? See all the details, costs, and entry forms on the IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers PatCon 2025 Website at this link.
What you’ll see!
IPMS Model Competition!
All categories including armor, aircraft, Gundam, cars, wargaming, ships, sci-fi, and more! See some of the most amazing scale models on display from talented competitors from the region!
Display Only Tables!
Non-judged area to show off your projects, including a table for LEGOs!
Kids Make and Take!
Those under 13 can make a model to take home for free! (while supplies last)
Seminars!
Learn something new from experienced modelers!
Vendors!
Loads of model kits, tools, and supplies for sale from our attending vendors.
DOWNLOAD THE FLYER WITH COMPETITION RULES
EVENT ADMISSION
PatCon 2025 General Admission at the door is $5 with children 15 & under admitted for free with an adult admission.
Planning to visit the American Heritage Museum as well? Buy a combo ticket online that includes discounted museum admission and PatCon admission!
$25 Adults / $22 Seniors & Veterans / $10 Children 16 and Under
Click Here to Buy PatCon 2025 & AHM Combo Tickets
