Remembering the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War - join us this Saturday, 1pm to 2:30pm, for an engaging talk by Ryan Curley about two local Union Soldiers, their correspondence and experiences. No reservations needed. More information see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-unearthing-the-stories-of-union-soldier-broth...
What is your favorite "weird" military vehicle? Something that's maybe a little odd looking, but you love it all the same!![]()
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Join the conversation and share your thoughts! 💠Each week, We're posing a question about historical military vehicles, and we want YOU to weigh in. Whether you’re a history buff, or just curious—we want to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment below to cast your vote! 👇![]()
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Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?! ![]()
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Thanks to everyone who played last week… the answer for June 11th is a part of a 75mm gun breach… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
Good luck on this week’s challenge! ![]()
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Join us this Saturday, June 21st, 1pm to 2:30pm, for a special Speaker Series presentation by Ryan Curley. Titled: Unearthing the Stories of Union Soldier Brothers: A Personal Tour of the American Civil War. For more information see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-unearthing-the-stories-of-union-soldier-broth...
The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from June 11th is a part of the firing mechanism on our M3 Gun Motor Carriage!![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, June 18th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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Short Film Showing: Oh, Johnny! Tale of a D-Day Veteran
June 8, 2024 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:00 pm
Free with standard museum admission
John Santillo, a World War II D-Day survivor, travels back overseas for the 75th D-Day Anniversary to relive his time at war. Through a story that moves between the past and present, John opens up about the years he spent overseas using his unique blend of charisma, optimism and humor that captivates everyone he meets along his journey.
The film follows two narratives; John’s life as a soldier during the 1940s and his 2019 D-Day Anniversary trip to France. Through the interweaving of these two stories, the film contrasts John’s time as a young man drafted into the Army with his view on the war now as a 97-year-old veteran. While he faces haunting memories from his past, John comes to grips with how deeply the war has affected him.
