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!
🎉 The new American Heritage Museum Online Gift Shop is here!![]()
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Shop exclusive AHM gear, museum favorites, gifts, collectibles, apparel, and more, with additional products being added throughout the summer.![]()
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To celebrate the launch, enjoy 10% off your order now through May 15th with promo code FIRSTIES.![]()
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Great for Father’s Day, graduation gifts, or treating yourself to something with a little history behind it!
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The American Heritage Museum recently hosted an incredible three-day symposium in partnership with the Ukrainian Freedom Fund, bringing together Ukrainian defenders, U.S. military leaders, technology experts, civilian witnesses, and museum visitors for a powerful look at the future of modern warfare.![]()
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Held April 23–25, 2026, the event welcomed more than 100 professionals and distinguished guests, along with nearly 800 general museum guests during the two public days. Visitors heard firsthand from those living through and studying the war in Ukraine, with discussions on drones, electronic warfare, modern combat, military training, and what these lessons mean for the U.S. and allied defense planning.![]()
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Guests were also able to take part in hands-on drone flight simulation demonstrations, helping bring the realities of today’s battlefield to life.![]()
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We are grateful to the Ukrainian Freedom Fund, all of the speakers, volunteers, guests, and everyone who helped make this important event such a success.![]()
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Read the full recap and watch the recorded public sessions at the link in the comments.
- This event has passed.
Warrior Yoga at the AHM 2/25/26 (Weekly Recurring, Wednesday Nights)
February 25 @ 6:00 pm, ending 7:00 pm
Free for Members / Veterans / First Responders
Recurring event – Wednesday Evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Free to all AHM Members, veterans, service members, first responders, and their in-home family members/caregivers.
Offered by our partner, the Warrior Within Yoga Project, Warrior Yoga classes are designed specifically for the veteran and first responder community and provide tools to manage stress and increase resilience.
All Warrior Yoga classes are beginner-friendly and made to be safe and accessible, especially to those who are “inflexible” or who may have a traumatic brain-injury.
Our well-trained instructors will deliver a secular style of yoga, focused on the proven mind-body benefits of yoga instead of the spiritual or philosophical aspects of yoga in order to make the class inclusive.
Warrior Yoga at the American Heritage Museum is taught by instructor, Steve Cannon. Steve served in the US Air Force from 1978 to 1984 as a Security Police Specialist and then joined the Reserves as an Air Cargo Specialist. His favorite duty station was a three year tour at Spangdahlem AFB in Germany. After his service, he went into the fitness and wellness industry. He has over 35 years of experience, as a fitness instructor/trainer, massage therapist, and yoga instructor.
Warrior Yoga at the American Heritage Museum takes place every Wednesday evening from 6:00pm to 7:00pm on the carpeted mezzanine level of the museum, overlooking the main galleries.
Registration is required for your initial class. Please see the Hudson, MA schedule at Warrior Within Yoga at this page and register for an upcoming Wednesday evening class.
Click to Register for Warrior Yoga on Wednesday Nights at the American Heritage Museum
