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First run of the new M36 Jackson 90 mm Gun Motor Carriage / Tank Destroyer that will be publicly unveiled this weekend at the Tank Demonstration Weekend! Get tickets for the event and book a ride on the M36 Jackson ($195 per person) via the links at www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/tank-demonstration-weekend-may-2023/
The weather this weekend looks perfect for our Tank Demonstration Weekend - May 27th and 28th at the American Heritage Museum from 9am to 5pm daily! Get a taste of what you might see at this video! Get tickets at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/tank-demonstration-weekend-may-2023/
The American Heritage Museum's WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend May 27-28, 2023
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Visit the American Heritage Museum this coming Memorial Day Weekend, May 27th and 28th for WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend from 9am to 5pm daily! Learn more ...
Our WWII Tank Demonstration weekend is coming up on May 27th and 28th. We have some special guests! WWII Veterans Bill Purple, Alfred Consigli and Russ Phipps (101!) will be joining us for a WWII Veteran talk around 10:30 and 1:30 both Saturday and Sunday. Amazing, incredible stories from these gentleman! Not to be missed.
Get ready for our first Summer living history weekend next week with Tank Demonstration Weekend on Memorial Day Weekend - May 27th and 28th! Event details & tickets at: ahmus.me/23-05 - See some of the most historic American WWII tanks in operation all weekend including the M4 Sherman, M26 Pershing, M5 Stuart, M24 Chaffee, M18 Hellcat, and the first public appearance of our new M36 Jackson tank destroyer! All museum buildings are open and part of event admission... including the hangar and the car museum!
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WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend
May 27 @ 9:00 am - May 28 @ 5:00 pm
$15 – $25
Our WWII tank demonstration weekend is where you can see some of the American Heritage Museum’s tanks including the M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, M5 Stuart, German StuG replica, and the first event featuring our new M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer! Captivating historical narration will bring these amazing machines to life.
101st AB Re-enactor Group.
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 operation grounds. Don’t miss the WWII Parade of Armor taking place at 11:00am and 2:00pm featuring all the tanks on display with historical narration. WWII re-enactor camps with displays will be set up including the Able Company, 101st Airborne, 502nd PIR, 1st Battalion re-enactor group.
Starting at 9:30 AM on the main floor there will be a presentation on the general history of UK tank development by a former UK Challenger II tank commander. Following that will be a presentation on the Abrams tank by Abrams Tank Company Commander Mike Manougian at 12:30 PM. At 2:30 PM there will be a panel talk with WWII, Cold War and current tank veterans.
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.
Picnics are allowed.
Event Day Admission Tickets
Admission for the Saturday and Sunday events are as follows:
$25 Adults | $20 Seniors/Veterans | $15 Children 3 to 12 years old
Members, WWII/Korean War Veterans and Children Under 3 are Free – No ticket required. Admission discounts can not be used for special event weekends.
Buy Tickets Online Today!
Tickets for Saturday, May 27th – Click Here to Purchase
Tickets for Sunday, May 28th – Click Here to Purchase
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 Ride Experience Prices:
– M36 Jackson (10 minute ride) – $195 per person – Maximum of five (5) riders per trip (four in turret, one in bow gunner position. Click here to book.
– M24 Chaffee (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Three (3) persons – two in the turret, one in the bow gunner position. Click here to book.
– M4 Sherman (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Two (2) persons – one in the turret, one in the bow gunner position. Click here to book.
Tank Driving Experience Prices:
– M24 Chaffee Light Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $995.00 donation (tax deductible) Click here to book.
– M4 Sherman Medium Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $1495.00 donation (tax deductible) Click here to book.
Schedule your tank driving or ride experience above or call 978-562-9182 to reserve.
