One of the great highlights during our WWII Re-enactment (October 7th & 8th) is the WWII Veterans Roundtable discussion. Veterans from all branches of service talk about what they were doing during the war before a very captive audience. If you know a WWII Veteran who would like to participate please send an email to Hunter Chaney at hchaney@collingsfoundation.org
We are still a go for this weekend's WWI & Aviation Event at the American Heritage Museum. Though the forecast of wind and rain on Saturday might prevent us from flying, the presentations on the featured aircraft will still go on in the hangar. Any pre-purchase tickets for Saturday will be honored on Sunday for visitors thinking of waiting. See more at our update email at the link below:
RE: This Weekend's World War I and Aviation Event at the American Heritage Museum - September 16-17
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We are still a go for World War I and Aviation Weekend at the American Heritage Museum this weekend for World War I and Aviation Weekend at the American Heritage Museum on Saturday, September 16th an...
Join us on Friday, September 22nd, 2:00 - 3:30 PM, for our Speaker Series presentation by author James Ellman on his book MacArthur Reconsidered. No reservations needed. More information see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-macarthur-reconsidered/
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The American Heritage Museum is the largest tank and military museum in the Eastern United States.
The American Heritage Museum is hosting a Marlborough, Worcester and Metro West Chambers of Commerce veterans appreciation event on Thursday, November 9th. We are hoping to highlight Korean War veterans. If you know a Korean War veteran please pass on the invitation! Email Hunter at hchaney@collingsfoundation.org
Still time to register for the 9/11 5K Heroes Run at the American Heritage Museum this Saturday. See:
2023 Boston, MA | Travis Manion Foundation
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The driveway to the museum is very long, please drive down the entire driveway and park in the grass to the right of the museum and in front of the other building. We will have parking attendants and ...
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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.
