Short video of the crew preparing for the Tank Demonstration Weekend - May 21st & 22nd.
3 days ago ·
Just a heads up to all visitors, on Saturday, June 4th, the American Heritage Museum will be closing early at 3:00pm for a private event taking place in the museum. We will be open normal hours on Sunday, June 5th.
4 days ago ·
Coming up this weekend, May 21-22, is our first Special Event Weekend of the season... Tank Demonstration Weekend at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA! See the M4 Sherman and M24 Chaffee along with special demos by the M22 Locust, M18 Hellcat, and M26 Pershing at the American Heritage Museum. All three museum buildings will be open including the hangar and car museum! More information and tickets at: ow.ly/4JkV50J9cgZ
4 days ago ·
Latest on the M36 Jackson restoration - Turret and gun have been sanded down and received a fresh coat of primer.
1 week ago ·
If you didn't catch the feature on WBZ CBS Channel 4 in Boston yesterday, you can watch it online today at this link! Our sincere thanks to the WBZ | CBS Boston team and Kate Merrill WBZ for visiting! boston.cbslocal.com/2022/05/12/it-happens-here-hudson-american-heritage-museum-wbz-tv/At the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, the focus is not celebrating our conflicts but making sure we don't repeat the mistakes of the past.
1 week ago ·
Tank Demonstration Weekend
May 21 @ 9:00 am - May 22 @ 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 and other privately owned military vehicles operating on our tank driving grounds behind the museum.
Special to this weekend – we will operate the M26A1 Pershing and M18 Hellcat. Captivating historical narration will bring these amazing machines to life. WWII veterans will be participating in the exhibition!
Gates open at 9:00am and close at 5:00pm each day. Tank driving demonstrations are ongoing through the entire day with at least 1-2 or more tanks driving on the operations grounds throughout the day. Some WWII re-enactor camps with displays will be set up.
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.
There is over 100,000 square feet of space within the American Heritage Museum and Hangar combined.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase on site and picnics are allowed.
**We will have photographer Jason Kennedy from Baystate Image here to take portrait shots of WWII veterans on Saturday, May 21, from 9 AM to 1 PM – at no cost! Please bring your Dad, Grandfather or Great Grandfather and capture his image for you to keep and pass on to your family. WWII Veteran admissions is free! We encourage you to bring your WWII veteran to be a part of our living history event and get a great picture while 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 12 yrs. and younger
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 Tickets Online:
Click here to Buy Tickets for Saturday, May 21, 2022
Click here to Buy Tickets for Sunday, May 22, 2022
Tickets may also be purchased the day of the event by Credit Card or Cash at the entry gate on the access road as well.
Admission for AHM / CF Members
This is a Members Free Event Weekend: one (1) free admission per day for Individual and Participating Members, two (2) free admissions per day for Dual Members, and two (2) adult and two (2) child free admissions per day for Family Members. No advance ticket purchase required, just bring your VALID membership card or recent membership receipt to the entry gate for proof. You may buy tickets online or at the gate for any additional people in your party.
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.
