Remembering the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War - join us this Saturday, 1pm to 2:30pm, for an engaging talk by Ryan Curley about two local Union Soldiers, their correspondence and experiences. No reservations needed. More information see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-unearthing-the-stories-of-union-soldier-broth...
What is your favorite "weird" military vehicle? Something that's maybe a little odd looking, but you love it all the same!![]()
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Join the conversation and share your thoughts! 💭 Each week, We're posing a question about historical military vehicles, and we want YOU to weigh in. Whether you’re a history buff, or just curious—we want to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment below to cast your vote! 👇![]()
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Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?! ![]()
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Thanks to everyone who played last week… the answer for June 11th is a part of a 75mm gun breach… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
Good luck on this week’s challenge! ![]()
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Join us this Saturday, June 21st, 1pm to 2:30pm, for a special Speaker Series presentation by Ryan Curley. Titled: Unearthing the Stories of Union Soldier Brothers: A Personal Tour of the American Civil War. For more information see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-unearthing-the-stories-of-union-soldier-broth...
The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from June 11th is a part of the firing mechanism on our M3 Gun Motor Carriage!![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, June 18th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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July 2025
Free with standard museum admission
Speaker Series: The Party Dolls – Escape from the Zoo Annex – Vietnam POW Story
WWII in the Pacific Re-Enactment Weekend – Okinawa Campaign
$20 – $30
Infantry representing Japanese and American forces will clash in this extraordinary living history event. Camps will be set up with authentic gear and appearance. WWII aircraft will fly in the battle (weather permitting). The Okinawa campaign, fought from April to June 1945, was one of the bloodiest battles of World War II and the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific Theater. Located just 350 miles from mainland Japan, Okinawa was seen as a critical stepping stone for a potential invasion…
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WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend – August 2025
$20 – $30
A fantastic weekend where you can see some of the American Heritage Museum's tanks including the M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, M36 Jackson, and several M5 Stuart tanks as well as other privately owned military vehicles operating on our tank driving grounds behind the museum. Gates open at 9:00am and close at 5:00pm each day. The daily Parade of Tanks will occur at both 11am and 2pm each day. Tank driving will be ongoing with at least 1-2 or more tanks…
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History Takes Flight – Historic Aviation Weekend
$20 – $30
The American Heritage Museum in Hudson, Massachusetts, boasts an impressive aviation collection that captivates enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Among our highlights are the L-5 Stinson OY-1 Sentinel Okinawa campaign medical evacuation plane, Bazooka Charlie's famous L-4 Grasshopper "Rosie the Rocketer" and the German Fieseler Fi156 Storch reconnaissance aircraft. The museum also features early aircraft such as the 1909 Curtiss Pusher, representing the pioneering era of flight. Visitors can explore aircraft from various periods, including World War I and II,…
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October 2025
Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment Weekend
$25 – $40
EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE The American Heritage Museum presents the Battle for the Airfield World War II Re-Enactment, one of the premier events of its type in the United States! There will be over 350+ re-enactors representing several branches of Allied and Axis military participating in encampments and two battles each day. Fully restored military equipment of all kinds will be on display and operating in a captivating living history event. Allied and Axis camps will be set up…
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