The American Heritage Museum is featured in a new episode of Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words on YouTube, where renowned historian Victor Davis Hanson sits down with American Heritage Museum President Rob Collings and Board Member Bill Boller to tackle one of World War II’s most persistent legends: the supposed battlefield superiority of German tanks. Watch the episode at the link below:![]()
Victor Davis Hanson: Debunking Myths Around WWII German Tank Superiority
www.youtube.com
On today’s bonus edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor interviews Rob Collings and Bill Boller of the American Heritage Museum. Located ...
Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?! 🤔![]()
![]()
Thanks to everyone who played last week… The answer for November 5th is a door latch on our LCVP "Higgins Boat"… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
![]()
Good luck on this week’s challenge! ![]()
![]()
#americanheritagemuseum #historymuseum #visitma
Join us this Friday for a Speaker Series Presentation: ![]()
WWII Europe - A Photo Presentation by Ed Sweet. 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Ed’s compelling photo journal presentation blends powerful archival photographs from the war with present-day images captured during his extensive travels for work throughout the continent.
Join the Warrior Within Yoga Project this Saturday, November 15th with "Planks & Tanks: Yoga to Benefit Veterans" at the American Heritage Museum! Take a Yoga Class within the artifacts of the museum from 9:00am to 10:00am and get complimentary museum admission after the class! Proceeds support the Warrior Within Yoga Project (501c3) and the AHM. Get tickets at:
Planks & Tanks: Yoga to Benefit Veterans
www.eventbrite.com
Join us for a truly unique yoga session surrounded by history to raise funds for local veteran and first responder programs.
The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from November 4th is one of the door latches on our LCVP "Higgins Boat"! This is the same type of boat as those used on D-Day, the landings in Italy, and countless landings in the Pacific.![]()
![]()
Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, November 11th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
![]()
#americanheritagemuseum #whatisitwednesday
- This event has passed.
Race of the Century
September 11, 2021 @ 9:00 am, ending September 12, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
$15 – $25
It is back! See the amazing Collings Foundation and American Heritage Museum’s collection of early automobiles come to life in this extraordinary living history event.
Horses, bicycles, electric cars, vehicles powered by water or small explosions, all poised to solve the transportation issues of the day. The Collings Foundation and American Heritage Museum will host a most entertaining event that pits some of the greatest mobility based technological advancements against each other in Race of the Century.
During the early 1900’s transportation technologies advanced at an incredible rate. The thought of a “horseless carriage” rumbling down the path or a “flying machine” moving through the air seemed amazing. The traditional horse and buggy quickly became history with the emergence of automobiles like the 1905 Franklin to the Model T and Sprint Racers.
Gates open at 9:00am each day and close at 5:00pm. The Race of the Century begins around 1:00pm each 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.
The great musician Richard Hughes will play to several vintage silent movies over the day.
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.
Purchase your tickets online for faster processing through admission:
– Click here to Buy Tickets Online for Saturday, September 11, 2021
– Click here to Buy Tickets Online for Sunday, September 12, 2021
Pre purchase tickets not required! 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.
