The Many Uses of the Continental R-957 Radial Engine!![]()
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To all the vintage Jeep owners ~ On May 2, 2026, vintage Jeep drivers will gather at the American Heritage Museum for the Epic Willys Mini-Race (EWMR): Missile Mystery—a one-day, 100-mile adventure through the hidden landscapes of Cold War Massachusetts. A grand adventure! For registration and more information go to www.epicwillysminirace.com
Let's Check Out the Driver's Seat in our German Sturmgeschütz III!![]()
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Get Hands On With History This April Vacation!![]()
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When you visit us this April vacation, be sure to check out our exclusive Korean War discovery table, only available this coming Monday to Wednesday.![]()
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Accompanied by a knowledgeable reenactor, this interactive living-history exhibit gives you and yours the opportunity to personally handle and manipulate original and replica equipment that would have been used by tank crews in the Korean War.![]()
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Join us next week and experience history in a whole new way!![]()
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Greetings Facebookers! The American Heritage Museum will be open all next week for April school break - 10am to 5pm. Great place to take the whole family. Look forward to seeing you soon ~
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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.
