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Did you know that our TBM-3E Avenger currently on display in our annex hangar during special event weekends operated as a fire bomber / sprayer in civilian service after WWII and before we restored it from 1984-1986? Here is a photo of it in 1978 courtesy of the Warbird Information Exchange (WIX) and Warbird Resource Group as taken by Martin Kyburz - it certainly looks a lot different today! See more photos of the TBM both before and after restoration at: www.warbirdregistry.org/avengerregistry/avenger-91733.html
Today we celebrate the birthday of Harriet Quimby, one of America’s great aviation pioneers. Born on May 11, 1875, Quimby became the first American woman to earn a pilot’s license in 1911 and quickly captured national attention with her skill, courage, and unmistakable purple flying suit.![]()
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In 1912, she made history again as the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel, piloting a Blériot XI, the same type of early aircraft now on display in the American Heritage Museum’s annex hangar. Her achievement came just years after the dawn of powered flight and helped inspire generations of women in aviation.![]()
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The included photo shows Connie Tobias, pilot and Harriet Quimby re-enactor, flying the AHM Blériot 20 years ago, bringing Quimby’s remarkable legacy back to life.![]()
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On this day in 1940, Germany launched its invasion of Western Europe. Aircraft, tanks, motorized units, and communications helped change the pace of warfare in the opening phase of the Battle of France. The American Heritage Museum has several notable artifacts on display related to the Battle of France including the German Panzer 1 tank and the British Matilda Mk.II. Additionally, the museum is currently restoring an original German Junkers Ju 87D-5 Stuka in the Czech Republic and a German Heinkel He 111H-3 bomber in Florida for eventual display - both key aircraft used by Germany in its Blitzkrieg tactics. Learn more about the Battle of France by visiting us today!
On this day in 1945, Victory in Europe Day marked the end of World War II in Europe. For millions, it meant liberation, relief, grief, and the beginning of rebuilding after years of destruction. The American Heritage Museum has one of the largest collections of tanks, military vehicles, and artifacts from the European Campaign and we invite you to come and explore more!
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Technology, Doctrine & Leadership in the Ukraine-Russia War: Public Symposium with the Ukrainian Freedom Fund
April 24 @ 10:00 am, ending April 25 @ 5:00 pm
Included with Standard Museum Admission
Technology, Doctrine & Leadership in the Ukraine-Russia War Public Symposium
April 24-25, 2026
American Heritage Museum
The American Heritage Museum is honored to host a two-day symposium for the public presented in partnership with the Ukrainian Freedom Fund, bringing together military leaders, defense experts, and representatives connected to the front lines of the war in Ukraine. The weekend will feature panel discussions, guest speakers, and drone simulator demonstrations focused on the rapidly evolving role of technology, doctrine, leadership, and modern battlefield operations.
Access to all symposium activities on Friday and Saturday are included with American Heritage Museum Standard Admission – get your AHM tickets online below:
Click Here for Tickets on Friday, April 24th
Click Here for Tickets on Saturday, April 25th
Featured Guest Speakers
The symposium will feature an outstanding group of military and defense leaders sharing their experience and observations from Ukraine’s front lines and from the broader world of modern warfare, including:
General David McKiernan, USA (Ret.)
Leader of coalition ground forces in 2003 invasion of Iraq
Lieutenant General David Deptula, USAF (Ret.)
Director of Air Force Association (AFA) Mitchell Institute
Lieutenant General John Jansen, USMC (Ret.)
Deputy Commandant Programs & Resources.
RADM Mark Montgomery, USN (Ret.)
Former EUCOM Deputy Director; Executive Director, Cyberspace Solarium Commission
Dr. Benjamin M. Jensen (COL, USAR)
Director, Futures Lab, CSIS
Col. Craig Wonson, USMC (Ret.)
Former Military Professor, U.S. Naval War College
Admiral Ihor Voronchenko, Ukrainian Navy (Ret.)
Inspector General of Ukrainian Armed Forces, CNO of Ukrainian Navy
Col. Vadim Sukarevsky, AFU
First Commander, Unmanned Systems Forces
Oleg “Q”
Director, R&D, Ukraine Advanced Research Agency
Oleh Trofimiuk
Head of R&D, Unmanned Systems & Electronic Warfare
Capt. Andrii Ryzhenko, Ukr Navy (Ret.)
Author of “Mosquito Fleet” concept; Naval consultant
Col. Mykhailo Pinkevich, AFU (Ret.)
Advisor, Constanta Airlines; Retired Colonel, AFU
Vadym Shumakov
Founder, Safari Defense LLC; Volunteer Soldier, AFU
Yana Bilash
UFF Admin Director
Public Programming Highlights
Friday, April 24, 2026
The American Heritage Museum is open all day, from 10:00am to 5:00pm for General Admission.
Open Panels – Located in the Main Museum Building / Pacific War Gallery
11:30am — Impact on US Policy: How Ukraine’s War is Influencing US Operations in Iran and Elsewhere
12:00pm — Development of Military Doctrine, Training, Education in Ukraine
1:00pm — Modern Warfare: Drones, Lasers and Technology on the Battlefield
2:00pm — Modern Warfare: What We Should Learn and What We Should Not Learn from Ukraine
3:00pm — Life in Ukraine: Living Under Constant Attack
Drone Simulators – Located inside the museum near the F-105 Thunderchief.
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM — Ongoing simulator activities open to the public and included with museum admission.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
The American Heritage Museum is open all day, from 10:00am to 5:00pm for General Admission.
Open Panels – Located in the Main Museum Building / Pacific War Gallery
11:00 AM — Life in Ukraine: Living Under Constant Attack
1:00 PM — Modern Warfare: Drones and Technology on the Battlefield
2:00 PM — Life on Ukraine’s Frontlines: The Modern Combat Experience
Drone Simulators – Located inside the museum near the F-105 Thunderchief.
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM — Ongoing simulator activities open to the public and included with museum admission.
Experience Modern Warfare Discussions Inside a World-Class Museum
This special weekend offers museum visitors a rare opportunity to hear directly from senior military leaders, defense thinkers, and Ukrainian representatives while also experiencing drone combat simulator demonstrations tied to the realities of modern conflict. Guests visiting on Friday and Saturday can attend the public sessions as part of their normal museum visit, making this an especially timely and powerful addition to the American Heritage Museum experience.
For full symposium details and banquet registration information, visit the Ukrainian Freedom Fund symposium page.
