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SUMMARY:History Takes Flight - Historic Aviation Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, September 12th and Sunday\, September 13th from 9:00am to 5:00pm for Historic Aviation Weekend at the American Heritage Museum! \nEach day will be full of history in the skies and on the ground! Throughout each day\, a number of aviation historians and pilots will be featured as they cover amazing stories from the past and present of aviation. Make sure to see the daily flying demonstrations with several of the aircraft from our collection taking to the skies from our beautiful grass airfield. This is your opportunity to get a close look at the aircraft that made history and learn more about the pilots and personalities around them. Some of the aircraft that will be flying include the Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman Trainer\, Okinawa L-5 / OY-1 Sentinel\, German Fieseler Fi-156 Storch\, AT-6 Texan fighter trainer\, and for the first time\, the WWII US Coast Guard Grumman JRF-5 Goose flying boat! \nThis year’s event will also commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Attacks of September 11\, 2001 on New York City and Washington DC. Each day will feature a presentation from Maj. Heather “Lucky” Penney\, USAF (Ret.) who was one of two F-16 pilots of the DC Air National Guard who were sent to intercept United Flight 93 on\, what could have been\, a one-way mission. Maj. Penney will describe her experiences that day and how America’s air defense strategy has changed and continues to evolve since then. \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. There is over 100\,000 square feet of space within the American Heritage Museum and Hangar combined. \nFood and beverage will be available for purchase on site and picnics are allowed. \n  \nDaily Schedule\n9:00am – 5:00pm – Gates Open – All museum buildings and displays open to visitors. \n9:00am – 5:00pm – Tank Rides & Drives Open (scheduled and walk-up) – Check in inside the AHM building. \n9:00am – 5:00pm – Paint-a-Tank Children’s Activity – For kids of all ages – come to the Paint-a-Tank tent in front of the main museum to get a 3D printed tank to paint in the battle colors YOU choose! $5 Donation per tank. \n10:00am – 5:00pm – WWII War Gaming & Modeling Demonstrations – Mezzanine level of Aircraft Hangar – Guides will be demonstrating tabletop strategy war gaming and modelling in the hangar through the day. \n12:00pm – 1:30pm – Historic Aircraft Presentation – Performance Area / Airfield \n1) Tuskegee Airmen Boeing PT-17 Stearman Basic Trainer\n2) Stinson L-5 Sentinel & Fieseler Fi-156 Storch Liasion Aircraft\n3) AT-6 Texan WWII Trainer and Korean War Forward Air Controller\n4) Grumman JRF-5 Goose – U.S. Coast Guard Flying Boat \n\n*All flying demonstrations are subject to change and are weather permitting. \n  \n\n2:30pm – 3:45pm – September 11\, 2001 with Maj. Heather “Lucky” Penney\, USAF (Ret) – Presentation and Q&A inside the Aircraft Hangar \nOur special guest will be Major Heather “Lucky” Penney\, USAF Retired\, a pioneering F-16 pilot who was serving with the 121st Fighter Squadron of the District of Columbia Air National Guard when America came under attack. \nWith United Airlines Flight 93 believed to be heading toward Washington\, D.C.\, then-First Lieutenant Penney and her commanding officer launched from Andrews Air Force Base in F-16s that had not yet been armed. Knowing that they might have no means of stopping the hijacked airliner other than ramming it\, they took to the skies prepared to undertake a one-way mission in defense of the nation. \nIn a moving\, respectful\, and ultimately uplifting presentation\, Major Penney will reflect on her experience on 9/11 and honor the service\, sacrifice\, and heroism of those who answered the call that day. \n5:00pm – All museum grounds\, buildings\, and encampments 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\, September 12\, 2026 \nClick to Get Tickets for Sunday\, September 13\, 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 Rides and Driving Experiences 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! All donations for ride or drive experiences are tax-deductible donations as the American Heritage Museum is a 501c3 non-profit foundation. \nTank Rides Available:\n– M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer (10 minute ride) – $195 per PERSON. Maximum of five (5) seated riders aboard. \n– M24 Chaffee (10 minute ride) – $595 per GROUP OF THREE (3) persons – two in the turret\, one in the bow gunner position. \n– M4 Sherman (10 minute ride) – $595 per GROUP OF TWO (2) persons – one in the turret\, one in the bow gunner position. \nTank Driving Experiences Available:\n– M24 Chaffee Light Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $995.00 donation (tax deductible) \n– M4 Sherman Medium Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $1495.00 donation (tax deductible) \nSchedule your tank  driving or ride experience above or call 978-562-9182 to reserve.
URL:https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/history-takes-flight-historic-aviation-weekend-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:American Heritage Museum,Special Event Weekend
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SUMMARY:PatCon 2026: IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers Annual Scale Model Show and Contest
DESCRIPTION:The American Heritage Museum is proud to host PatCon 2026\, the Annual Scale Model Show and Contest sponsored by IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers. This is the third year that PatCon will be taking place at the American Heritage Museum and the event will take place in the AHM Annex Hangar adjacent to the main museum. \nInterested in taking part in the competition? See all the details\, costs\, and entry forms on the IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers PatCon 2026 Website at this link. \n\nWhat you’ll see!\nIPMS Model Competition!\nAll categories including armor\, aircraft\, Gundam\, cars\, wargaming\, ships\, sci-fi\, and more! See some of the most amazing scale models on display from talented competitors from the region! \nDisplay Only Tables!\nNon-judged area to show off your projects\, including a table for LEGOs! \nKids Make and Take!\nThose under 13 can make a model to take home for free! (while supplies last) \nSeminars!\nLearn something new from experienced modelers! \nVendors!\nLoads of model kits\, tools\, and supplies for sale from our attending vendors. \n  \n    \n  \nDOWNLOAD THE FLYER WITH COMPETITION RULES\n \n\nEVENT ADMISSION\nPatCon 2026 General Admission at the door is $5 with children 15 & under admitted for free with an adult admission. \nPlanning to visit the American Heritage Museum as well? Buy a combo ticket online that includes discounted museum admission and PatCon admission!\n$25 Adults / $22 Seniors & Veterans / $10 Children 16 and Under \nClick Here to Buy PatCon 2026 & AHM Combo Tickets \n  \n 
URL:https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/patcon-ipms-patriot-chapter-annual-scale-model-show-and-contest/
LOCATION:American Heritage Museum\, 568 Main Street\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Heritage Museum,CF Events
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SUMMARY:History After Hours: Hope and Courage - A Vietnam POW’s Story with Captain Mike Penn
DESCRIPTION:Join the American Heritage Museum for a special History After Hours presentation with Captain Mike Penn\, a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot\, Vietnam War prisoner of war\, airline pilot\, and author of Hope and Courage. \nMuseum Hours: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Presentation: 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.\nPenn dreamed of becoming a military aviator from an early age. After completing college and earning his commission\, he entered the demanding world of naval aviation\, where discipline\, teamwork\, leadership\, and attention to detail were essential to survival. His career would ultimately test those qualities under circumstances few could imagine. \nDuring the Vietnam War\, Penn was shot down\, captured\, and imprisoned in North Vietnam. He spent eight months as a prisoner of war in the infamous “Hanoi Hilton\,” enduring isolation\, physical abuse\, fear\, and uncertainty. Through communication\, teamwork\, faith\, and a determination never to give up\, Penn and his fellow prisoners found ways to resist despair and preserve their sense of purpose. \nIn this deeply personal presentation\, Penn will share the story of his captivity and the lessons he carried home. He will discuss how hope\, courage\, attitude\, and deliberate choices can help people confront even the most overwhelming obstacles. His experience demonstrates how ordinary individuals can summon extraordinary resilience when circumstances demand it. \nPenn will also discuss his book\, Hope and Courage\, which transforms the lessons of captivity into a broader examination of perseverance and the human capacity to overcome adversity. More than a wartime memoir\, the book explores how people can respond to hardship with conviction\, recover from setbacks\, and continue moving forward when success appears impossible. \nThis special evening offers an opportunity to hear an extraordinary firsthand account of service\, sacrifice\, survival\, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. \nAbout the Presenter\nCaptain Mike Penn served nine years on active duty with the United States Navy and an additional three years in the Navy Reserve. During his naval aviation career\, he was recognized as a Distinguished Naval Graduate\, a leading dive bomber pilot\, and a top carrier-landing aviator aboard the USS Ranger. Following his release from captivity\, he became the first returning military aviator from Vietnam to fly again. \nPenn left military service in 1978 and began a long career in commercial aviation. He became an airline pilot and served as a chief pilot for Southwest Airlines\, where he supervised hundreds of pilots and applied the principles of leadership\, teamwork\, professionalism\, and positive attitude that had shaped his military service. He later became a professional speaker\, sharing his POW experience and its lessons with audiences around the world. \nImportant Visitor Information\nGuests should plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before the presentation begins at 6:00 p.m. \nHistory After Hours takes place on the first Thursday of each month\, opening the American Heritage Museum from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for evening admission and special programming. The presentation portion takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. \nStandard museum admission rates apply. American Heritage Museum members are admitted free. \nGet Tickets for History After Hours – Thursday\, October 1st
URL:https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/history-after-hours-hope-and-courage-a-vietnam-pows-story-with-captain-mike-penn/
LOCATION:American Heritage Museum\, 568 Main Street\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\, United States
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SUMMARY:Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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 with authentic materials and appearance. Re-enactors act as docents who share a wealth of information about life as a WWII military person. WWII Veterans from all ranks and branches of service will participate in a roundtable discussion. \nGates open at 8:30am each day and close at 5:00pm. Battles take place at 11:00am and 3:00pm. The WWII Veterans Roundtable begins at 1:00pm in the hangar. \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 and beverage will be available for purchase on site and picnics are allowed. \nDaily Schedule\n8:30am – 5:00pm – Gates Open – All museum buildings\, displays\, and encampments open to visitors.. \n9:00am – 5:00pm – Tank Rides Open (scheduled and walk-up) – Woods driving grounds by Allied Camp... \n9:00am – 5:00pm – Paint-a-Tank Children’s Activity – For kids of all ages – come to the Paint-a-Tank tent in front of the main museum to get a 3D printed tank to paint in the battle colors YOU choose! $5 Donation per tank.. \n10:00am – 5:00pm – WWII War Gaming & Modeling Demonstrations – Mezzanine level of Aircraft Hangar – Guides will be demonstrating tabletop strategy war gaming and modelling in the hangar through the day.. \n11:00am – 11:45am – “Battle for the Airfield” – WWII Re-Enactment #1 – Performance Area / Airfield – Over 300 Allied and Axis WWII re-enactors clash on the airfield in a historic onslaught featuring operating tanks\, halftracks\, military vehicles\, and artillery! Battles are fully narrated and feature amazing pyrotechnics!. \n1:00pm – 2:30pm – World War II Veterans Roundtable – Aircraft Hangar – Join our invited veterans of World War II in the hangar for an opportunity to hear their stories of combat and service during the war over 80 years ago. As most of our veterans are 100 and older\, this is a wonderful opportunity to honor them and ask them more about what their experiences were like.. \n3:00pm – 3:45pm -“Battle for the Airfield” – WWII Re-Enactment #2 – Performance Area / Airfield – Over 300 Allied and Axis WWII re-enactors clash on the airfield in a historic onslaught featuring operating tanks\, halftracks\, military vehicles\, and artillery! Battles are fully narrated and feature amazing pyrotechnics!. \n5:00pm – All museum grounds\, buildings\, and encampments close for the day.\n.\n \nEvent Map\n\n\nLink to Event Map \n. \nEvent Day Admission Tickets\nAdmission for the Saturday and Sunday events are as follows: \n$40 Adults\n$35 Seniors (62+)\n$30 Veterans/Military/First Responders\n$25 Students (16 & Under)\n\nMembers\, WWII/Korean War Veterans and Children Under 3 are Free – No ticket required. \nClick to Get Tickets for Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 \nClick to Get Tickets for Sunday\, October 11\, 2026 \nWeekend Pass – Two-Day Admission\nWeekend Pass pricing for the Saturday and Sunday events together are as follows: \n$70 Adults\n$60 Seniors (62+)\n$50 Veterans/Military/First Responders\n$40 Students (16 & Under) \nClick to Get Weekend Passes for October 10-11\, 2026 \nTickets may also be purchased the day of the event by Credit Card or Cash at the entry gate on the access road as well. \nMEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT PRICING\nMembers: 25% off event tickets. \nTank Rides Available\nTank and Half Track Rides will be taking place over the weekend. You can register online\, by phone\, or on-site\, but spaces are limited! No tank driving experience programs available this weekend. \nTank Ride Experience Prices:\n– M24 Chaffee (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Three (3) persons – two in the turret\, one in the bow gunner position. \n– M4 Sherman (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Two (2) persons – one in the turret\, one in the bow gunner position. \nSchedule your tank  driving or ride experience above or call 978-562-9182 to reserve.
URL:https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/wwii-re-enactment-battle-for-the-airfield-october-2026/
LOCATION:American Heritage Museum\, 568 Main Street\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Heritage Museum,Special Event Weekend
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SUMMARY:History After Hours: Tidal Wave with New York Times Bestselling Author Adam Makos
DESCRIPTION:Join the American Heritage Museum for a very special History After Hours presentation with New York Times bestselling author Adam Makos\, introducing his newest book\, Tidal Wave\, an extraordinary true story of courage\, survival\, and unexpected humanity during World War II. \nMuseum Hours: 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | Presentation: 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.\nReleased just two days before this special event\, Tidal Wave takes readers into one of the most daring and dangerous air operations of World War II: the August 1\, 1943 low-level B-24 Liberator raid against the vital oil refineries at Ploesti\, Romania. \nIn Tidal Wave\, Makos brings together the remarkable true stories of individuals whose lives converged around this extraordinary mission. Lieutenant Ernie Poulson\, a 22-year-old American airman from Utah\, finds himself at the controls of a B-24 bomber sent to North Africa for a top-secret assignment. Across Europe\, Romanian fighter ace Lieutenant Constantin Cantacuzino battles Soviet aircraft on the Eastern Front while serving a nation increasingly trapped within Nazi Germany’s orbit. \nMeanwhile\, Princess Catherine Caradja walks a dangerous line between loyalty to Romania and quiet resistance\, while the young King Michael of Romania struggles against a Nazi-backed government and considers how his country might escape a war that threatens to consume it. Their stories ultimately intersect with the American airmen who flew directly into one of the most heavily defended targets in Europe. \nAt the center of the story is the massive American air raid against the Ploesti oil complex. Flying at extremely low altitude\, American B-24 crews attempted to cripple a resource essential to the Axis war effort. What began as a mission of extraordinary risk would set in motion a much larger story of survival\, enemies becoming allies\, and moments of humanity that crossed the boundaries of nations at war. \nDuring this special History After Hours presentation\, Adam Makos will take guests behind the story of Tidal Wave\, sharing the years of research that uncovered these remarkable individuals and exploring the real people\, aircraft\, decisions\, and acts of courage that shaped their experiences. \nFollowing the presentation\, Makos will be available to personally sign copies of Tidal Wave for guests attending the program. \nPublished by Ballantine Books\, the 448-page Tidal Wave will be released on November 3\, 2026. It follows Makos’s acclaimed books A Higher Call\, Spearhead\, and Devotion\, each of which has brought deeply personal stories of military service\, combat\, sacrifice\, and unexpected humanity to readers around the world. \nThis special evening at the American Heritage Museum offers an opportunity to experience the museum after hours and hear one of today’s leading military history authors tell the story behind an extraordinary chapter of World War II history. \nAbout Adam Makos\nAdam Makos is the New York Times bestselling author of A Higher Call\, Spearhead\, and Devotion\, the latter of which became the basis for the major motion picture of the same name. \nInspired by the military service of his grandfathers\, Makos has built his career around preserving and sharing the personal stories of veterans. His work combines extensive historical research with firsthand accounts and narrative storytelling that places readers alongside the men and women who experienced history. His research has taken him aboard a World War II bomber\, alongside U.S. Special Forces in Iraq\, and into North Korea in search of information about a missing American airman. \nWith Tidal Wave\, Makos turns his attention to the skies over Romania and a wartime story that stretches far beyond a single bombing mission\, revealing how courage\, loyalty\, sacrifice\, and humanity could emerge even among people separated by opposing sides of a world at war. \nImportant Visitor Information\nAdmission for this special History After Hours event includes General Admission to the American Heritage Museum and the evening presentation by Adam Makos. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and explore the museum before the program begins. \nEvent Admission:\nAdult: $21\nSenior Age 62+: $18\nVeteran / Active Duty Military / First Responder: $18\nChild Age 16 and Under: $10\nAmerican Heritage Museum Members: FREE event admission with valid Member ID \nBecause this is a special book signing event\, the purchase of at least one copy of Tidal Wave for $35 is required with each ticket order. One book purchase may cover multiple guests registered within the same transaction\, and additional copies may be purchased for $35 each. American Heritage Museum members receive free admission to the event\, but the required book purchase still applies. Members should enter their Member ID number when registering for the event through the link below for the admission waiver. \nAll copies purchased through the event registration will be available at the event\, with Adam Makos signing books in person following his presentation. \nAdvance registration is strongly recommended for this special event.\nGet Tickets for History After Hours – Thursday\, November 5th
URL:https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/history-after-hours-tidal-wave-with-new-york-times-bestselling-author-adam-makos/
LOCATION:American Heritage Museum\, 568 Main Street\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\, United States
CATEGORIES:History After Hours,Speaker Series
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