Due to the Winter Storm, the American Heritage Museum is closed as of 12:30pm on Sunday, January 25th. As you hunker down to ride out the storm, why not watch our newest videos on our YouTube channel to learn about our collection! youtube.com/@americanheritagemuseum
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A Quick Recap of Our Battle of the Bulge History Weekend!![]()
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We would like to thank all of our volunteers and reenactors that came out and braved the cold with us last weekend and helped to make the event a success!![]()
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Thank you to everyone that attended. We hope to see you all at our summertime events!![]()
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Join us at the American Heritage Museum on Tuesday, January 27th for a Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony. Starts at 11am. We will keep the museum open for guests until 2pm.
It was around -10 degrees in the Ardennes forest in January 1944- but it is nice and warm in the American Heritage Museum today! Join docent Caleb and others in this incredible place. Celebrating MLK, Jr. Day today. Open 10am to 5pm.
The American Heritage Museum will be open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 10am to 5pm. Let Freedom Ring!
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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.
