Displayed in the Gulf War Gallery, the 2S1 Gvozdika is a Soviet-design self-propelled 122 mm howitzer AFV that has seen widespread use from 1972 through today. The 2S1 is amphibious & the hull shape is easy to see from this angle. See it and many more tanks and military vehicles at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA - Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm - ahmus.org
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A highlight of the Pacific War Gallery, this Imperial Japanese Army Type 4 "Ho-Ro" 15cm self-propelled gun is the sole survivor of only 12 built. Captured on Luzon in 1945, this unrestored example is on long-term loan from the United States Marine Corps. Visit us Wednesday - Sunday from 10am-5pm daily. Learn more about visiting the American Heritage Museum at ahmus.org
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The Berlin Wall has fallen and Germany is officially reunited!![]()
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Construction of the Berlin Wall began in August 1961 and by the 1980s, this system of walls and electrified fences - and 55,000 landmines - extended 28 miles through Berlin and 75 miles around West Berlin, separating it from the rest of East Germany. Little is left of the Wall at its original site which was destroyed almost in its entirety.![]()
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Not all segments of the Wall were ground up as it was being torn down. Many segments can be found at various institutions around the world - including the American Heritage Museum.![]()
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Come see our very own piece of the "Mauer" this weekend at the Battle for the Airfield. Your admission fee entitles you to see all the Museum's collections.
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Developed from the Soviet T-34, the SU-100 tank destroyer added a 100mm D-10S gun to penetrate most German armor until the Tiger II during World War II. It remained in Soviet production until 1947 and in Czech production until the 1960's. See it at the American Heritage Museum in the "Battle for Berlin" Gallery as part of the WWII section. Museum open 10am-5pm, Wed-Sun. Learn more at www.americanheritagemuseum.org
5 days ago ·
The White M3 Scout Car is an American-built, open top, lightly armored reconnaissance vehicle used throughout WWII. The example in the American Heritage Museum's "Italian Campaign" Gallery is the first military vehicle ever restored by collector Jacques Littlefield. The museum is open 10am-5pm Wed-Sun each week. Visit information at www.americanheritagemuseum.org/plan-your-visit/hours-admission/
6 days ago ·
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World War I Aviation Weekend
September 17 @ 9:00 am - September 18 @ 5:00 pm
$15 – $25
The American Heritage Museum presents the first annual World War I Aviation Special Event Weekend at our museum and airfield in Hudson / Stow, MA!
This weekend will be the official unveiling of our original 1917 Nieuport 28 restoration project and we aim to fly it each day* for our visitors. We are also working with several organizations to bring and display their accurate World War I replica aircraft and original rotary engines as well.
See a “Sneak Peek” of what you’ll see with this video of the Nieuport 28’s first flight in Sweden this past Spring.
We will also be bringing some of the original rare WWI uniforms and flight clothing of noted World War I aviators that is part of the Parks Collection that has moved to the American Heritage Museum. Such examples are the original uniform of Douglas Campbell, America’s First Ace; and the original leather flight coat of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker.
Gates open at 9:00am and close at 5:00pm each day. Demonstrations and schedules will be firmed up as we get closer to the event.
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.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase on site and picnics are allowed.
*Flight demonstrations are fair weather dependent. Flight demonstrations are subject to change.
Daily Schedule:
Below is the schedule as currently planned. All events are subject to change due to weather.
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- 9:00am – 5:00pm – Gates Open – All museum buildings, displays, and encampments open to visitors.
. - 9:00am – 5:00pm – Tank Rides & Drives Open (scheduled and walk-up) – Driving Grounds
. - 10:00am – 3:00pm (Saturday Only) – Ford Model A Regional Auto Show – Parking Area near Car Barn – Over 100 Ford Model “A” automobiles of every type will be driving in and on display on Saturday as part of the New England Regional meet. A must for auto enthusiasts!
. - 10:00am – 4:00pm – WWI War Gaming & Modelling Demonstrations – American Heritage Museum – Guides will be demonstrating tabletop strategy war gaming and modelling in the American Heritage Museum through the day.
. - 11:00am – 12:00pm – “Restoring America’s Oldest Fighter” – Nieuport 28 – Aircraft Hangar – Join AHM President Rob Collings and Nieuport 28 Restorer and Pilot Mikael Carlson as they tell the story of this amazing fighter.
. - 12:00pm – 12:30pm – World War I Aircraft Flying – Runway Area – Weather Permitting – the Nieuport 28 and the SPAD VII from Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome take part in a brief narrated aerial display. These are the first public flights of the Nieuport.
. - 2:00pm – 2:45pm – World War I Armor and Re-Enactor Presentation – Driving Grounds – The M1917 World War I tank from Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome joins our World War I re-enactors for a re-enactment of a trench breach on a WWI battlefield.
. - 5:00pm – All museum grounds, buildings, and encampments close for the day.
- 9:00am – 5:00pm – Gates Open – All museum buildings, displays, and encampments open to visitors.
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Click Here for a Map of the Event Grounds
Advance Sale and Event Day Admission Tickets
Admission for the Saturday and Sunday events are as follows:
$25 Adults | $20 Seniors/Veterans | $15 Children Under 12
Members, WWII/Korean War Veterans and Children Under 3 are Free – No ticket required.
Admission discounts can not be used for special event weekends.
Purchase Tickets Online:
Click here to Buy Tickets for Saturday, September 17, 2022
Click here to Buy Tickets for Sunday, September 18, 2022
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 Driving Experience Prices:
– M24 Chaffee Light Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $995.00 donation (tax deductible)
– M4 Sherman Medium Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $1495.00 donation (tax deductible)
Tank Ride Experience Prices:
– M24 Chaffee (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Three (3) persons – two in the turret, one in the bow gunner position.
– M4 Sherman (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Two (2) persons – one in the turret, one in the bow gunner position.
Schedule your tank driving or ride experience above or call 978-562-9182 to reserve.
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