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!![]()
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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.![]()
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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!![]()
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Over the course of the weekend, there will also be tank riding and driving experiences available for an additional charge.![]()
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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![]()
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#AmericanHeritageMuseum #airshow
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/
Today, we remember the 9/11 attacks![]()
that resulted in the deaths of approximately 2,977![]()
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This includes 246 passengers and crew![]()
members on the four hijacked planes, 2,606 people in![]()
the World Trade Center and surrounding areas, and![]()
125 people at the Pentagon. Among the 2,977 victims,![]()
412 were first responders—343 firefighters, 72 law![]()
enforcement officers, and 55 military personnel. The![]()
tragic loss of life on that day had profound effects on![]()
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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.![]()
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#AmericanHeritageMuseum #neverforget
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.
It is going to be a great weekend at the American Heritage Museum as we present Historic Aviation Weekend! We have a great lineup of speakers and demonstrations through each day including:![]()
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9:30am - 10:15am![]()
Presentation by author Doug Hall:![]()
"Legacy of the Skies – Tribute to a Legendary Aviator"![]()
10:30am - 11:30am![]()
Presentation by Bob Sheppard![]()
"James Sheppard and the Red Tails" about the Tuskegee Airmen![]()
12:00pm - 1:00pm![]()
Presentation by Ross Sharp![]()
"First Contact – RAF Mosquito encounter with a Me262 jet"![]()
1:00pm - 2:00pm![]()
Flying Demonstrations and Aircraft Presentations:![]()
1) Waco UIC![]()
2) Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman![]()
3) L-5 Sentinel & Fieseler Fi-156 Storch![]()
4) AT-6 Texan![]()
2:30pm - 3:30pm![]()
Presentation by Col. Joe Peterburs![]()
"Against the Odds – P-51 Mustang Ace and how he shot down a German Me262 during WWII"![]()
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Tank Demo Days at AHM
May 15, 2021 @ 10:00 am, ending May 16, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
$15 – $25
A fantastic weekend where you can see some of the American Heritage Museum’s tanks including the M4 Sherman and M24 Chaffee operating on our tank driving grounds behind the museum. *Special to this weekend: debut of the only restored Panzer 1 in North America! Captivating historical narration will bring these amazing machines to life. WWII veterans will be participating in the exhibition!
All three museums will be open: The American Heritage Museum, The Historic Aviation Hangar and Classic Automobile Barn. This is a unique opportunity to see some of the world’s most rare aircraft, extraordinary American classic automobiles, historic tanks, armored vehicles, military artifacts and much more.
Re-enactors from the Colonial period / Revolutionary War, WWI and WWII will have encampments and demonstrations through the weekend.
There is over 100,000 square feet of space within the American Heritage Museum and Hangar combined. There is plenty of room for people to explore these amazing facilities while adhering to social distance protocols. Face masks will be required per MA COVID requirements. People will be led directionally through each museum with limited group size intervals.
Read more here.
Advance Sale and Event Day Admission Tickets
Admission for the Saturday and Sunday events are as follows:
$25 Adults | $20 Seniors/Veterans | $15 Children Under 12
Members, WWII/Korean War Veterans and Children Under 3 are Free – No ticket required.
Admission discounts can not be used for special event weekends.
Purchase your tickets online for faster processing through admission:
– Click here to Buy Tickets Online for Saturday, May 15, 2021
– Click here to Buy Tickets Online for Sunday, May 16, 2021
Tickets may be purchased the day of the event by Credit Card or Cash at the entry gate on the access road as well.
Tank Driving Experiences and Tank Rides Available
Tank Driving experiences and Tank Rides will be taking place over the weekend. You can register online, by phone, or on-site, but spaces are limited!
Tank Driving Experience Prices:
– M24 Chaffee Light Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $995.00 donation (tax deductible)
– M4 Sherman Medium Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $1495.00 donation (tax deductible)
Tank Ride Experience Prices:
– M24 Chaffee (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Three (3) persons – two in the turret, one in the bow gunner position.
– M4 Sherman (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Two (2) persons – one in the turret, one in the bow gunner position.
Schedule your tank driving or ride experience above or call 978-562-9182 to reserve.
