The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from May 21st is the lower left exhaust port on our F6F-3N Hellcat! ![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, May 28th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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After Action Report: WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend - May 24-25, 2025 - Take a look at the full gallery from this past weekend at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/2025/05/after-action-report-wwii-tank-demonstration-weekend-may-2025/![]()
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This past weekend’s WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend was a total success even though some challenging weather rolled through on Saturday making conditions a bit more “realistic” to the mud that the Allies might have encountered on their way across Europe in 1944 & 1945! Despite the occasional rain showers on Saturday, we welcomed over 3000 visitors for the weekend!![]()
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Our sincere thanks to all the volunteers, re-enactors, concessions providers, and staff members who worked hard through the weekend to get the job done! We appreciate your incredible dedication to our mission of keeping history alive for our guests! And thank you to all of our new and returning guests, members, and supporters – your enthusiasm for events like this is an inspiration to us!
Honoring all who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation this Memorial Day. We will remember you.
Thank you @therealchristopherknight for visiting us this weekend for a “Bunch” of real WWII tank action at the @americanheritagemuseum during our WWII Tank Demo Weekend! Great to have you along as a crew member in our 1944 M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer! ![]()
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It’s going to be a great day for the WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend - May 24-25, 2025! Info and tickets at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/tank-demonstration-weekend-memorial-day-may-2025/
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Speaker Series: The Six Triple Eight: All-Black, All-Female Battalion That Defied the Odds
February 28 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
Free with standard museum admission
Join us at the American Heritage Museum on Friday, February 28th, 1:00pm to 2:30pm for an engaging talk by Melodye Whatley on the Six Triple Eight.
During World War II, a groundbreaking unit of African American women in the U.S. Army made history while overcoming racism, sexism, and the challenges of war. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the Six Triple Eight, was the only all-Black, all-female unit to be deployed overseas during WWII. Their mission was both crucial and daunting: to clear a massive backlog of undelivered mail that had piled up in Europe, delaying vital communication between soldiers and their loved ones.
As the war raged on, the U.S. military faced an overwhelming accumulation of undelivered mail—some estimates put it at over 17 million pieces. Recognizing the importance of morale and communication, the military turned to the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) to tackle the crisis. Under the leadership of Major Charity Adams, the first Black woman commissioned as an officer in the WAC, the Six Triple Eight was formed.
The Six Triple Eight’s story is one of perseverance, excellence, and breaking barriers. Their dedication not only ensured that millions of soldiers received messages from home but also paved the way for future generations of women in the military.
