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Join us Saturday, October 31 for TANK or TREAT at the American Heritage Museum from 10am to 5pm! Free admission for children in costume with an adult admission. Trick or Treating around the museum all day! www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/tank-or-treat-halloween-at-the-american-heritage-museum/ ... See MoreSee Less
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ONE OF WWII’S MOST DARING AIR RAIDS. ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT AT AHM.On Thursday, November 5, the American Heritage Museum welcomes New York Times bestselling author Adam Makos for a special History After Hours presentation celebrating his new book, “Tidal Wave”.Released just two days earlier, “Tidal Wave” tells the gripping story of the August 1, 1943 raid on Ploesti, Romania, when American B-24 Liberator crews flew at extremely low altitude through fighters, flak, smoke, and fire to strike critical Axis oil refineries.If you know Makos from “A Higher Call”, “Spearhead”, or “Devotion”, you know how powerfully he brings military history to life.Now hear the story directly from him.📅 Thursday, November 5🎤 Presentation: 7:00–8:00 PM✍️ Book signing immediately followingCopies of Tidal Wave will be available through event registration, and Adam Makos will personally sign books after the presentation.🎟️ Advance registration is strongly recommended.Reserve your tickets and copy of “Tidal Wave” at AmericanHeritageMuseum.org or the link in our bio.#visitma #AdamMakos #b24liberator #WWII #ploesti ... See MoreSee Less
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Get a front-row seat to World War II history this weekend at the Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-enactment Weekend at the American Heritage Museum, October 10-11, 2026. Two massive battles daily with real tanks, vehicles, artillery, and even airplanes! Get tickets at the link in our bio or at AmericanHeritageMuseum.org! #WWII #visitma #tanks #metrowestma #WorldWarII ... See MoreSee Less
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Get ready for the Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment this Saturday & Sunday, October 10-11, 2026! Get tickets at: ahmus.me/bfta26 ... See MoreSee Less
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Speaker Series: Legacy of the Skies

September 13, 2025 @ 9:30 am, ending September 14, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Join us during the History Takes Flight weekend for a special presentation by author Doug Hall who will talk about his grandfather, a legendary pilot in WWII.

Step into the incredible world of Colonel James Goodwin Hall (1896–1952), a decorated World War I and World War II pilot, trailblazing aviation pioneer, and one of the strategists behind the D-Day invasion as Director of Reconnaissance for the Eighth Air Force in World War II. From flying dangerous missions during World War I to earning accolades from President Roosevelt during World War II, Colonel Hall’s life and military service is the stuff of legend.

A renaissance man of many talents, curiosity and drive, his adventures didn’t end after the World Wars. He also left his mark as a Wall Street broker, auto and airplane industry executive, and co-partner in the establishment of the American Quarter Horse in racing. Whether racing airplanes, motorboats or his bay gelding named “Golden Eagle”, piloting cutting-edge seaplanes, or exploring the far reaches of the world, Hall lived life on his own terms—always chasing new horizons and pushing boundaries.

With vivid storytelling and previously unpublished documents and photos, author Doug Hall brings his grandfather’s vibrant legacy to life in a captivating biography that reveals a man who didn’t wait for history to call—he made it. Legacy of the Skies is an unforgettable portrait of a true American original who seized every moment of his astonishing life’s journey.

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September 13, 2025 @ 9:30 am
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September 14, 2025 @ 10:30 am
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SAT, OCT. 10 & SUN, OCT. 11 - Battle for the Airfield Event Tickets Available Only

If you are planning to visit the American Heritage Museum on Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th, please be aware that tickets are only available for the Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment special event, which includes museum admission as well as access to the annex buildings and all outdoor displays and performances. General Admission tickets are not accepted for the weekend. Please see the link below for details and to purchase tickets.