Due to the Winter Storm, the American Heritage Museum is closed as of 12:30pm on Sunday, January 25th. As you hunker down to ride out the storm, why not watch our newest videos on our YouTube channel to learn about our collection! youtube.com/@americanheritagemuseum
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A Quick Recap of Our Battle of the Bulge History Weekend!![]()
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We would like to thank all of our volunteers and reenactors that came out and braved the cold with us last weekend and helped to make the event a success!![]()
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Thank you to everyone that attended. We hope to see you all at our summertime events!![]()
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Join us at the American Heritage Museum on Tuesday, January 27th for a Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony. Starts at 11am. We will keep the museum open for guests until 2pm.
It was around -10 degrees in the Ardennes forest in January 1944- but it is nice and warm in the American Heritage Museum today! Join docent Caleb and others in this incredible place. Celebrating MLK, Jr. Day today. Open 10am to 5pm.
The American Heritage Museum will be open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 10am to 5pm. Let Freedom Ring!
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Speaker Series: The Six Triple Eight: All-Black, All-Female Battalion That Defied the Odds
February 28, 2025 @ 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.
