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ONE OF WWII’S MOST DARING AIR RAIDS. ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT AT AHM.On Thursday, November 5, the American Heritage Museum welcomes New York Times bestselling author Adam Makos for a special History After Hours presentation celebrating his new book, “Tidal Wave”.Released just two days earlier, “Tidal Wave” tells the gripping story of the August 1, 1943 raid on Ploesti, Romania, when American B-24 Liberator crews flew at extremely low altitude through fighters, flak, smoke, and fire to strike critical Axis oil refineries.If you know Makos from “A Higher Call”, “Spearhead”, or “Devotion”, you know how powerfully he brings military history to life.Now hear the story directly from him.📅 Thursday, November 5🎤 Presentation: 7:00–8:00 PM✍️ Book signing immediately followingCopies of Tidal Wave will be available through event registration, and Adam Makos will personally sign books after the presentation.🎟️ Advance registration is strongly recommended.Reserve your tickets and copy of “Tidal Wave” at AmericanHeritageMuseum.org or the link in our bio.#visitma #AdamMakos #b24liberator #WWII #ploesti ... See MoreSee Less
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Get a front-row seat to World War II history this weekend at the Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-enactment Weekend at the American Heritage Museum, October 10-11, 2026. Two massive battles daily with real tanks, vehicles, artillery, and even airplanes! Get tickets at the link in our bio or at AmericanHeritageMuseum.org! #WWII #visitma #TankS #metrowestma #WorldWarII ... See MoreSee Less
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Get ready for the Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment this Saturday & Sunday, October 10-11, 2026! Get tickets at: ahmus.me/bfta26 ... See MoreSee Less
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Who is excited for the Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment Weekend next weekend!? For those of you who have experienced it before, how many years have you attended? (Photos by Roland Brooks) - Get your tickets today at: ahmus.me/bfta26 ... See MoreSee Less
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PatCon 2026: IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers Annual Scale Model Show and Contest

September 27 @ 9:00 am, ending 5:00 pm

$10 – $25

The American Heritage Museum is proud to host PatCon 2026, the Annual Scale Model Show and Contest sponsored by IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers. This is the third 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 2026 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.

 

 

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EVENT ADMISSION

PatCon 2026 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 2026 & AHM Combo Tickets

 

 

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Details

Date:
September 27
Time:
9:00 am, ending 5:00 pm
Cost:
$10 – $25
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://www.ipmspatriot.org/patcon2026

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
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American Heritage Museum

The American Heritage Museum at the Collings Foundation featuring the Jacques M. Littlefield Collection explores major conflicts ranging from the Revolutionary War until today. Visitors discover and interact with our American heritage through the history, the changing technology, and the Human Impact of America’s fight to preserve the freedom we all hold dear.

The American Heritage Museum is a program of Collings Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit 501 (c)3 organization, supported by admissions, grants, members, volunteers, and generous contributors. The EIN for Collings Foundation, Inc. dba American Heritage Museum is 47-1954671

Address

American Heritage Museum
568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749

Phone: (978) 562-9182
Fax: (978) 568-8231

General: admin@americanheritagemuseum.org

SAT, OCT. 10 & SUN, OCT. 11 - Battle for the Airfield Event Tickets Available Only

If you are planning to visit the American Heritage Museum on Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th, please be aware that tickets are only available for the Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment special event, which includes museum admission as well as access to the annex buildings and all outdoor displays and performances. General Admission tickets are not accepted for the weekend. Please see the link below for details and to purchase tickets.