Looking for something really fun to do with Dad over this Father's Day Weekend? Join us at the American Heritage Museum for our Tanks, Wings and Wheels weekend! All three museums will be open - the AHM, Historic Aircraft Hangar and Classic Car Barn. Don't miss the entertaining American Elegance classic auto performance at 1:00pm both days. More information and tickets see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/tanks-wings-wheels-fathers-day-june-2025/
What is your favorite light tank of all time?![]()
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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 4th was a part of our P-40B… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
Good luck on this week’s challenge! ![]()
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Hi everyone! Are you a military or first responder family with a veteran father and son or daughter who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces or as a First Responder who are planning to visit the museum this weekend for Father's Day? If so, we'd like to hear from you! Email us at admin@americanheritagemuseum.org or comment here!![]()
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from June 4th is the fuselage fuel tank cap on our P-40B Tomahawk! Have you ever fueled up a plane?![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, June 11 at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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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.
