How To Climb Onto a German Panther Tank!![]()
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PBY-5A Catalina First-Person Ventral Gun Operation!! #AmericanHeritageMuseum #VisitMA #MilitaryHistory #PBY #WWII ![]()
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Music - "Black Cats", Call of Duty: World at War OST
TOMORROW — Heritage & Horsepower at the American Heritage Museum! Info & Tickets at: ahmus.me/hhcs26![]()
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Join us Saturday, August 8 for an incredible day of classic, exotic, and specialty automobiles alongside our world-class collection of tanks, military vehicles, historic aircraft, and vintage race cars!![]()
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The Heritage & Horsepower Fundraiser Car Show runs from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with the museum open 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.![]()
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Best of all, event proceeds support our Fuel Our Field Trips program, helping underserved students experience history firsthand.![]()
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Make your plans now and join us tomorrow!![]()
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www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/heritage-horsepower-fundraiser-car-show/
TOMORROW NIGHT — Don’t Miss History After Hours! Info & Tix at: ahmus.me/afhr0826![]()
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Join us at the American Heritage Museum for Evolution of the Main Battle Tank with retired U.S. Army tanker Gregg Pomerleau.![]()
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Explore the progression from the M26 Pershing and Patton series through the M60, M551 Sheridan, and M1A1 Abrams during this special walking presentation through the museum and outdoor tank operations ramp.![]()
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Thursday, August 6![]()
Museum Open: 5:00–8:00 p.m.![]()
Presentation: 6:00–7:30 p.m.![]()
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Included with standard admission. Members attend free. Get your tickets today - link in first comment.
Twenty years ago today, Marine Sgt. George M. Ulloa Jr. was killed in action while commanding an M1A1 Abrams near Habbaniyah, Iraq on August 3, 2006.![]()
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The training and leadership he provided helped the other members of his crew escape the danger area and survive. Today, their battle-damaged Abrams and the story of their final mission are preserved in the American Heritage Museum’s War on Terror Gallery.![]()
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Please read Sgt. Ulloa’s story and join us in honoring his service, courage, and sacrifice on this solemn anniversary: ahmus.me/ulloa
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Speaker Series: D-Day and the Angels of Mercy
June 1, 2024 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
Free with standard museum admission
Angels of Mercy is the story of D-Day and a particular sub story of two brave combat medics who saved dozens of lives with fighting all around them. It also tells the story of Dr. Hirsh’s personal family connection to D-Day and why Operation Overlord means so much to him.
About the speaker:
Michael Hirsh, MD, FACS, FAAP is a native New Yorker who is a Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the UMass Medical School and served as Surgeon-in-Chief of the UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center in Worcester, Ma. from 2009-2019. He was Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery and Associate Surgical Director of the Trauma Center and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. He continues to serve as the Pediatric Trauma Director and Co-Director of the Injury Free Coalition (IFC) of Worcester. He is Past President of the IFC National from 2009-2011. He formerly served as Principal Investigator of Injury Free Pittsburgh from 1993-2000.
Dr. Michael Hirsh is a distinguished figure in the medical community, renowned for his expertise in pediatric trauma and injury prevention. Serving as a pivotal member of the healthcare team at UMass Memorial Hospital, Dr. Hirsh has dedicated his career to advancing the field of pediatric medicine through his tireless commitment to patient care, research, and education. With a profound emphasis on community outreach and advocacy, he has championed initiatives aimed at safeguarding children from preventable injuries and enhancing overall well-being. Dr. Hirsh’s innovative contributions have not only revolutionized pediatric trauma care but have also inspired countless medical professionals and caregivers worldwide.
