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Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?! Thanks to everyone who played last week… the answer for June 25th is a part of the running gear on our LVT(a)-4… see the previous post for the full details!Good luck on this week’s challenge! #americanheritagemuseum #historymuseum #visitma ... See MoreSee Less
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Coming this Saturday at AHM, don't miss the great talk by George Hayward on his book The Party Dolls. A tragic story of two Americans who attempted to escape from a Hanoi POW camp during the Vietnam War. 1pm to 2:30pm. No reservations needed. More information see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-the-party-dolls-escape-from-the-zoo-annex/ ... See MoreSee Less
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from June 25th is a part of the track tensioning system on our LVT(a)-4! Have you ever tensioned a tank track?Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, July 2nd at 10:00 am EST!#americanheritagemuseum #whatisitwednesday ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, June 27th is National PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Day. This is an especially important date for us to acknowledge here at the American Heritage Museum, due to the immense number of veterans that suffer from this terrible condition. As reported by the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs), in 2022, 6,407 veterans took their own lives. That's 17.6 veterans every day. Many of these were related to struggles with PTSD.So as we close out Men's Mental Health Month, we would like to urge a gentle reminder. Check in on your family, friends and loved ones. These struggles are often silent and overlooked, and sometimes all it takes to help someone is for them to know that someone cares.If you are struggling with your own mental health problems, there are people who can help. Call 988 or text TALK to 741741 to reach a representative at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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What is your favorite Anti-Tank Gun of all time?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! 👇#QuestionOfTheWeek ... See MoreSee Less
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Speaker Series – Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, the unknown German WWII hero

April 28, 2023 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm

$10 – $20

Presented by Philip Rosenfield, this is the story of an unknown World War II hero. It is the story of a man with the power and authority to make a difference, who decides to act, not to turn away from danger.

Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, Director of the Abwehr, German Military Intelligence, was one of the most powerful men in the Third Reich. He was the keeper of the most important secrets.

When he sees that the Nazi leaders are paranoid murderous lunatics, Canaris plots a coup attempt for September 14, 1938. Hitler was arrested on that day. It looked like nothing could have stopped Canaris’ plans. But the British naively interfered.

Frustrated Canaris begins to surreptitiously send Nazi invasion plans to the western Allies. This subverts Hitler’s plans. Until Canaris is found out, he successfully sends to England, the Nazi’s plans for the invasion of England. He provides the Spanish with information to block Germany. At the same time, he needs to outfox the head of the security police, the Gestapo, Reinhard Heydrich. Heydrich is not only his rival but also his next-door neighbor in suburban Berlin.

And what better to place to hide than in a house of secrets.

Canaris is eventually found out, jailed and murdered. In his own defense, Canaris declares his mission is to save his country. His sacrifice helps lead to the defeat of Nazi Germany.

Presented by Philip Rosenfield

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Date:
April 28, 2023
Time:
2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
Cost:
$10 – $20
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OPEN FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY - FRIDAY, JULY 4TH

Come celebrate Independence Day at the American Heritage Museum on Friday, July 4th. The museum will be open during normal business hours, 10:00am to 5:00pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Save $2 by purchasing your tickets online at the link below.