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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 November 5th is a door latch on our LCVP "Higgins Boat"… 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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Join us this Friday for a Speaker Series Presentation: WWII Europe - A Photo Presentation by Ed Sweet. 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Ed’s compelling photo journal presentation blends powerful archival photographs from the war with present-day images captured during his extensive travels for work throughout the continent. ... See MoreSee Less
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from November 4th is one of the door latches on our LCVP "Higgins Boat"! This is the same type of boat as those used on D-Day, the landings in Italy, and countless landings in the Pacific.Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, November 11th at 10:00 am EST!#americanheritagemuseum #whatisitwednesday ... See MoreSee Less
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Let's Learn the Differences Between Direct and Indirect Fire!#AmericanHeritageMuseum #visitma #militaryhistory #historymuseum #WWII #ww2 #WorldWarII #worldwar2 #army #tanks #worldoftanks #tanknerd #DirectFire #indirectfire #howitzer #antitankgun ... See MoreSee Less
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Special Presentation and AHM Tour: Tank Technologies

March 29, 2024 @ 1:00 pm, ending 4:00 pm

Free with standard museum admission

Join us at the American Heritage Museum on Friday, March 29th at 1:00 PM, to hear a presentation by AHM docent and former Master Gunner and tank platoon Sergeant Gregg Pomerleau.

Mobility, protection and firepower are the main factors considered when designing and operating tanks. Hear Gregg Pomerleau discuss the history and technologies of tanks and how the concepts of building a better tank has advanced over the millennia. Mr. Pomerleau’s has an extensive knowledge in tanks of all kinds and types and served over 6 years as Tank Platoon Sergeant and gunnery expert.

As part of this special presentation, Gregg will take participants on a personal tour through the American Heritage Museum’s collection to point out specific features on the tanks that he is highlighting in his talk.

A one-of-a-kind presentation! Well suited for any ages. Standard admission. If you would like to attend please RSVP Hunter Chaney at: hchaney@collingsfoundation.org

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Date:
March 29, 2024
Time:
1:00 pm, ending 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free with standard museum admission
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OPEN TODAY for Veterans Day - 10:00am to 6:30pm

The American Heritage Museum is open on Tuesday, November 11th from 10:00am to 6:30pm in honor of Veterans Day. All Veterans and Active-Duty Military are admitted for free today.