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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 September 10th is the breach on our Type 4 Ho-Ro… 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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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from September 10th is the cannon breach on our Type 4 Ho-Ro! The Type 4 Ho-Ro is a self-propelled artillery piece, housing a 150mm cannon! This Ho-Ro is the last known example of its kind, on loan to us from the National Museum of the Marine Corps.Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, September 17th at 10:00 am EST!#americanheritagemuseum #whatisitwednesday ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us at the American Heritage Museum this Friday, September 19th, 1:00pm to 2: 30pm, for a captivating talk by Tom Greeley about his Grandfather who was a Lt. Colonel stationed on Corregidor when we was captured by the Japanese on May 6th , 1942. His talk will focus on how his grandfather’s capture by the Japanese effected his family from the moment they were told to leave the Isle of Corregidor to living in Vermont. ... See MoreSee Less
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As we make the last preparations for this weekend's event (September 13–14), we wanted to give you all a little sneak peek at what you can expect to see!These are only a few of the aircraft that will be used in our daily demonstrations. Others include our AT-6 Texan and PT-17 Stearman! These aircraft will be used in flying demonstrations at 1:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.We also have a number of speakers who will be giving presentations throughout each day. We are thrilled to be hosting retired Army Air Force Col. Joe Peterburs—a 100-year-old WWII veteran pilot, who at 19 years old shot down a German Me 262 fighter jet!Over the course of the weekend, there will also be tank riding and driving experiences available for an additional charge.If any of this sounds like it's up your alley, check out our website to learn more:www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/history-takes-flight-historic-aviation-weekend#AmericanHeritageMuseum #airshow ... See MoreSee Less
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Don't miss the great presentation today 1:00pm to 2:30pm, on ships and ship building during WWII by Doug Most. See: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-launching-liberty-by-doug-most/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Speaker Series: Korea – All Roads Lead To Hagaru

December 28, 2024 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm

Free with standard museum admission

Come to the American Heritage Museum for a journey to the frozen tundra of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. During one of the coldest winters in recorded history, the Chosin Reservoir was the sight of a major battle in 1950 with American and United Nations forces fighting Chinese forces in what is often considered the most brutal battle in American history. Set within the Korean War, the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir saw over 100,000 Chinese Communist Forces attack and surround the U.S. 1st Marine Division who had only 20,000. Many senior leaders thought there was no hope, yet the Marines bitterly held on and the key to their survival was holding the surrounded village of Hagaru. The defense of Hagaru brought together a diverse host of service members ranging from U.S. Marines to attached British Royal Marines with four Medals of Honor awarded for actions directly related to the Defense of Hagaru.

Major Michael Manougian will host this immersive discussion on Korean War leadership and history. We will learn from and analyze decisions made by the senior Chinese Commander Peng Dehua, the 1st Marine Division Commander Major General O.P. Smith, the 1st Marine Regiment Commander Colonel Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, and the British 41st Independent Commando Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Douglass Drysdale. Decisions these commanders made during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir and months prior to the battle would have lasting consequences and implications for determining who would hold Hagaru and whether the 1st Marine Division would survive or not.

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Date:
December 28, 2024
Time:
1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
Cost:
Free with standard museum admission
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EVENT TICKETS ONLY FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY - No General Admissions available this weekend during Historic Aviation Weekend special event.

There will be no General Admissions tickets available on Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th during the Historic Aviation Weekend - all visitors on Saturday and Sunday must purchase event tickets for access to the American Heritage Museum. $30 Adults | $25 Seniors/Veterans | $20 Children 3 to 16 years old.