As we make the last preparations for this weekend's event (September 13–14), we wanted to give you all a little sneak peek at what you can expect to see!![]()
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These are only a few of the aircraft that will be used in our daily demonstrations. Others include our AT-6 Texan and PT-17 Stearman! These aircraft will be used in flying demonstrations at 1:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.![]()
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We also have a number of speakers who will be giving presentations throughout each day. We are thrilled to be hosting retired Army Air Force Col. Joe Peterburs—a 100-year-old WWII veteran pilot, who at 19 years old shot down a German Me 262 fighter jet!![]()
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Over the course of the weekend, there will also be tank riding and driving experiences available for an additional charge.![]()
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If any of this sounds like it's up your alley, check out our website to learn more:![]()
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#AmericanHeritageMuseum #airshow
Don't miss the great presentation today 1:00pm to 2:30pm, on ships and ship building during WWII by Doug Most. See: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-launching-liberty-by-doug-most/
Today, we remember the 9/11 attacks![]()
that resulted in the deaths of approximately 2,977![]()
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This includes 246 passengers and crew![]()
members on the four hijacked planes, 2,606 people in![]()
the World Trade Center and surrounding areas, and![]()
125 people at the Pentagon. Among the 2,977 victims,![]()
412 were first responders—343 firefighters, 72 law![]()
enforcement officers, and 55 military personnel. The![]()
tragic loss of life on that day had profound effects on![]()
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Our hearts go out to all those affected. And to those who risked and lost their lives in the defense of our freedom, we say thank you.![]()
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#AmericanHeritageMuseum #neverforget
Join us at the AHM tomorrow, Friday, September 12th, 1pm to 2:30pm, for an engaging talk by Doug Most titled Launching Liberty. He tells the remarkable story of how FDR partnered with private businessmen to build three thousand vital cargo freighters longer than a football field—ships he affectionately dubbed “Ugly Ducklings.” One ship could feed three million men for a day—an entire fleet could sustain troops for years.
It is going to be a great weekend at the American Heritage Museum as we present Historic Aviation Weekend! We have a great lineup of speakers and demonstrations through each day including:![]()
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9:30am - 10:15am![]()
Presentation by author Doug Hall:![]()
"Legacy of the Skies – Tribute to a Legendary Aviator"![]()
10:30am - 11:30am![]()
Presentation by Bob Sheppard![]()
"James Sheppard and the Red Tails" about the Tuskegee Airmen![]()
12:00pm - 1:00pm![]()
Presentation by Ross Sharp![]()
"First Contact – RAF Mosquito encounter with a Me262 jet"![]()
1:00pm - 2:00pm![]()
Flying Demonstrations and Aircraft Presentations:![]()
1) Waco UIC![]()
2) Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman![]()
3) L-5 Sentinel & Fieseler Fi-156 Storch![]()
4) AT-6 Texan![]()
2:30pm - 3:30pm![]()
Presentation by Col. Joe Peterburs![]()
"Against the Odds – P-51 Mustang Ace and how he shot down a German Me262 during WWII"![]()
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Veterans Day Weekend at the American Heritage Museum
November 9, 2024 @ 10:00 am, ending November 11, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
The American Heritage Museum honors our veterans and active duty military during the Veterans Day Weekend from Saturday, November 9th through Monday, November 11th from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day.
During this weekend and a special opening day on Monday, we welcome all veterans and active duty military to visit and enjoy the museum for free* each day.
Because online tickets are $2 less than in-person tickets for others in your party, we encourage you to purchase your tickets online at this link. Free admission* for veterans an active duty military is credited when you use the promo code VETSDAYAHM24
The American Heritage Museum will be open on Monday, November 11th from 10:00am to 5:00pm in honor of Veterans Day.
We look forward to seeing you.
*Proof of service is requested at check-in. This includes: DD214, Common Access Card (CAC), Driver’s License or DMV-Issued State ID with VETERAN endorsement, Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC), or Veteran Identification Card (VIC).
