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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Meet the German Sd.Kfz 251!![]()
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Planks & Tanks: Yoga to Benefit Veterans
April 26 @ 9:00 am, ending 10:00 am
$30
You’re invited to a truly one-of-a-kind yoga class set amidst military aircraft and tanks at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA.
The 60-minute all-levels class will be led by Steve Cannon, USAF Veteran and Board Member of non-profit, Warrior Within Yoga Project.
Proceeds from this event support the 501(c)3 and helps to bring trauma-informed yoga to veterans first responders in locations across Massachusetts, including a weekly class at the American Heritage Museum.
The $30 admission includes a discounted pass (a $21 value) to the museum so you can explore all the exhibits after the yoga class. ($25 of admission goes directly to Warrior Within Yoga Project)
DATE: Saturday, April 26th @ 9:00am (arrive by 8:55am)
American Heritage Museum | Hudson, MA
Please bring your own yoga mat. A few extra will be on site for those who don’t have one.
*Ticket sales are final and for the date purchased. No refunds if you can no longer attend, but we greatly appreciate your donation to WWYP.
**Veterans, Active Duty Service Members and First Responders can take $10 off admission using code ISERVE at check out
