THIS THURSDAY: THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED NAVAL WARFARE - www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/history-after-hours-first-battle-of-the-ironclads-uss-monito...![]()
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On March 9, 1862, two radically different warships met at Hampton Roads, Virginia. When USS Monitor faced CSS Virginia, their historic clash became the first battle between ironclad warships and helped signal the end of the age of wooden fighting ships.![]()
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Join us this Thursday evening, September 3, at the American Heritage Museum for History After Hours: First Battle of the Ironclads, featuring Senior Docent and historian Michael Manning.![]()
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Through historic images, maps, and firsthand accounts, Manning will explore the remarkable transformation of USS Merrimack into the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia, the revolutionary design of USS Monitor, the dramatic Battle of Hampton Roads, and the technological revolution in naval warfare that followed.![]()
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3![]()
Museum Open: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM![]()
Presentation: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM![]()
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Included with standard museum admission. American Heritage Museum members are admitted FREE.
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Join the American Heritage Museum for a special History After Hours presentation exploring one of the most consequential encounters in American naval history—a story with important origins here in M...
Meet the M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun!![]()
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THIS WEEKEND: WWII IN THE PACIFIC COMES TO LIFE - ahmus.me/Pacific2026![]()
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Join us, rain or shine, this Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23, at the American Heritage Museum for our WWII in the Pacific Re-Enactment Weekend, featuring two full days of living history, historic military vehicles, aircraft, demonstrations, and a dramatic recreation of an island battle in 1944.![]()
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At 1:00 PM each day, American and Imperial Japanese forces will clash on the re-enactment field in a live WWII battle featuring infantry, military vehicles, and aircraft overhead. For the first time, see “Tora 101,” a replica Japanese A6M Zero built for the film Tora! Tora! Tora!, take to the skies alongside our Stinson OY-1 observation aircraft, weather permitting.![]()
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Explore authentic Pacific War encampments throughout the day, meet the re-enactors, experience living history demonstrations, and add a WWII tank or half-track ride to your visit.![]()
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Saturday & Sunday, August 22-23![]()
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM![]()
Battle Re-Enactment at 1:00 PM each day![]()
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Your admission includes access to the American Heritage Museum, Historic Aviation Hangar, and Classic Automobile Barn.![]()
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This weekend only. Make your plans now and get your tickets before you arrive!![]()
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Tickets and event details at: ahmus.me/Pacific2026
How To Climb Onto a German Panther Tank!![]()
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PBY-5A Catalina First-Person Ventral Gun Operation!! #AmericanHeritageMuseum #VisitMA #MilitaryHistory #PBY #WWII ![]()
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Music - "Black Cats", Call of Duty: World at War OST
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Veterans Day Opening at the American Heritage Museum
November 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am, ending 5:00 pm
Please join the American Heritage Museum in honoring all Veterans on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11th for a special mid-week opening of the museum from 10:00am to 5:00pm at the American Heritage Museum at 568 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749. There will be a short ceremony honoring our veterans at 11:00 AM. The event is rain or shine.
- All Veterans are admitted FREE on Monday, November 11th, 2019 with ID
(Active Duty ID, Reserves/Guardsman ID, Military Retiree ID, Veterans Affairs ID, DD214 or equivalent Discharge Papers) - Adult Admission – $20
- Senior Admission – $18
- Children Under 12 Admission – $10
- Children 3 and Under are free.
Purchase admission at the museum that day, or online at the ticket link below
PURCHASE GENERAL MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS HERE
*Veterans attending that day DO NOT need to purchase admission in advance, just arrive with ID.
Join Us for a Veterans Ceremony at 11:00am
We will be holding a ceremony in remembrance of all Veterans starting at 11:00am on the museum floor for all who wish to join us. We encourage all to attend. Seating is limited.
