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SUMMARY:WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: EVENT ADMISSION INCLUDES ADMISSION TO MUSEUM \nOur WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend is where you can see some of the American Heritage Museum’s tanks including the M4 Sherman\, M24 Chaffee\, M5 Stuart\, M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer\, and more! Captivating historical narration will bring these amazing machines to life. \nGates open at 9:00am and close at 5:00pm each day. Tank driving demonstrations are ongoing through the entire day with at least 1-2 or more tanks driving on the operation grounds. Don’t miss the WWII Parade of Armor taking place at 11:00am and 2:00pm featuring all the tanks on display with historical narration. WWII re-enactor camps such as the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment\, Able Company will be here with displays and exhibitions through the weekend. \nAll 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. \nThere is over 100\,000 square feet of space within the American Heritage Museum and Hangar combined. \nFood & Concessions Available Onsite\nWe will have several food vendors and concessions on-site through the weekend – so you don’t need to leave for lunch! Here are the vendors we will have on-site! \nPicnic lunches are permitted but no grills tents or outside alcoholic beverages please. Please plan for the weather and bring sunscreen and water if it gets hot! \n  \nEvent Schedule\n9:00am – 5:00pm\nGates Open – All museum buildings open to visitors. \n9:30am – 4:30pm\nRe-enactor encampments open to all visitors. \n10:00am – 4:00pm\nWar Gaming Demonstrations – American Heritage Museum\nGuides will be demonstrating tabletop strategy war gaming in the American Heritage Museum through the day\, explaining how games are played and how you can get a start in this unique hobby. \n10:00am – 4:00pm\nPaint-A-Tank – In Front of American Heritage Museum\nFor kids of all ages – come to the Paint-a-Tank tent in front of the museum to get a 3D printed tank to paint in the battle colors YOU choose! $5 donation per tank. \n11:00am – 11:45am\nWorld War II Parade of Armor – Driving Grounds\nAll World War II tanks in operation on the Tank Driving Grounds with narration by our resident historians and our invited World War II veteran guests. Includes the M4 Sherman\, M24 Chaffee\, M5 Stuart\, and M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer.\n\n2:00pm – 2:45pm\nWorld War II Parade of Armor – Driving Grounds\nOur second presentation of the day with a similar schedule to the 11:00am program. \n5:00pm\nAll museum grounds and buildings close for the day. \n  \nEvent Day Admission Tickets\nAdmission for the Saturday and Sunday events are as follows: \n$35 Adults\n$30 Seniors (62+)\n$25 Veterans/Military/First Responders\n$20 Students (16 & Under)\n\nMembers\, WWII/Korean War Veterans and Children Under 3 are Free – No ticket required. \nAdmission discounts can not be used for special event weekends. \nClick to Get Tickets for Saturday\, July 25\, 2026 \nClick to Get Tickets for Sunday\, July 26\, 2026 \nYour ticket includes admission for all museums\, no additional tickets for the American Heritage Museum necessary. \nAdmission for AHM / CF Members\nThis 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. \nTank Driving Experiences and Tank Rides Available\nTank Driving experiences and Tank & Half Track Rides will be taking place over the weekend. You can register online\, by phone\, or on-site\, but spaces are limited! \nTank Ride Experience Prices:\n– M36 Jackson (10 minute ride) – $195 per person – Maximum of five (5) riders per trip (four in turret\, one in bow gunner position. Click here to book. \n– M24 Chaffee (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Three (3) persons – two in the turret\, one in the bow gunner position. Click here to book. \n– M4 Sherman (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Two (2) persons – one in the turret\, one in the bow gunner position. Click here to book. \nTank Driving Experience Prices:\n– M24 Chaffee Light Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $995.00 donation (tax deductible) Click here to book. \n– M4 Sherman Medium Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $1495.00 donation (tax deductible) Click here to book. \nSchedule your tank  driving or ride experience above or call 978-562-9182 to reserve.
URL:https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/wwii-tank-demonstration-weekend-july-2026/
LOCATION:American Heritage Museum\, 568 Main Street\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Heritage Museum,Special Event Weekend
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