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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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Today, we remember the 9/11 attacksthat resulted in the deaths of approximately 2,977people. This includes 246 passengers and crewmembers on the four hijacked planes, 2,606 people inthe World Trade Center and surrounding areas, and125 people at the Pentagon. Among the 2,977 victims,412 were first responders—343 firefighters, 72 lawenforcement officers, and 55 military personnel. Thetragic loss of life on that day had profound effects onmany families, communities and the country as awhole.Our hearts go out to all those affected. And to those who risked and lost their lives in the defense of our freedom, we say thank you.#AmericanHeritageMuseum #neverforget ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us at the AHM tomorrow, Friday, September 12th, 1pm to 2:30pm, for an engaging talk by Doug Most titled Launching Liberty. He tells the remarkable story of how FDR partnered with private businessmen to build three thousand vital cargo freighters longer than a football field—ships he affectionately dubbed “Ugly Ducklings.” One ship could feed three million men for a day—an entire fleet could sustain troops for years. ... See MoreSee Less
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Speaker Series: The Party Dolls – Escape from the Zoo Annex – Vietnam POW Story

July 5 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm

Free with standard museum admission

Join us on Saturday, July 5th, 1pm to 2:30pm, for an engaging talk by award winning author George Hayward on his book The Party Dolls.

On 10 May 1969, two American prisoners of war escaped from a brutal Hanoi prison camp called the Annex. Their story is one of incredible bravery against the longest of odds. It’s also one of bitter conflict. Air Force Captains John Dramesi and Ed Atterberry escaped with help from their fellow prisoners, but that help was not given freely. The suffering it brought killed Atterberry, and scarred others for life.

Photo: John Dramesi on the left, AHM’s Hanoi Hilton Exhibit center, Ed Atterberry on the right.

THE PARTY DOLLS is the riveting, award-winning* true Vietnam War story of a failed escape code-named “the Party,” told by the former POWs who planned it. Author and former Air Force journalist George Hayward wrote it based on interviews he did between 1995 and 2002 with those POWs, and never released until this book. This is the most detailed account ever released of a heroic yet divisive—and little-known—episode from a divisive American conflict.

*2021 winner for Nonfiction Military History, Best Indie Book Awards® (BIBA®) and 2022 winner Military Nonfiction, Independent Press Awards.

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July 5
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American Heritage Museum

The American Heritage Museum at the Collings Foundation featuring the Jacques M. Littlefield Collection explores major conflicts ranging from the Revolutionary War until today. Visitors discover and interact with our American heritage through the history, the changing technology, and the Human Impact of America’s fight to preserve the freedom we all hold dear.

The American Heritage Museum is a program of Collings Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit 501 (c)3 organization, supported by admissions, grants, members, volunteers, and generous contributors. The EIN for Collings Foundation, Inc. dba American Heritage Museum is 47-1954671

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Hudson, MA 01749

Phone: (978) 562-9182
Fax: (978) 568-8231

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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.