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THIS SUNDAY: PATCON 2026 - ahmus.me/PatCon2026![]()
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Hundreds of incredible scale models, competition, vendors, demonstrations, seminars and activities for young modelers come together this Sunday, September 27, as PatCon 2026 returns to the American Heritage Museum! This event is 100% inside, so escape the rain and join us!![]()
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Now in its third year at AHM, the IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers Annual Scale Model Show & Contest brings together talented modelers from across the region for a full day inside our Annex Aircraft Hangar.![]()
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See an incredible variety of scale models including aircraft, armor, automobiles, ships, Gundam, sci-fi, wargaming and more — from meticulously detailed competition entries to special display-only models and LEGO creations.![]()
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There’s plenty happening throughout the day:![]()
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• IPMS Model Competition with judging by experienced IPMS members![]()
• FREE Kids Make & Take for children under 13, while supplies last![]()
• Figure Painting Roundtable at 10:30am![]()
• Hands-on Weathering with Oil and Enamel Paints seminar at 1:40pm![]()
• Vendors offering model kits, tools and supplies![]()
• Food from Kith and Kin and Lalos Mexican![]()
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PATCON-ONLY ADMISSION IS JUST $5 AT THE DOOR, with children 15 and under FREE with an adult admission. Cash is preferred.![]()
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Want to make a full day of it? Discounted combination tickets are available for both PatCon and the American Heritage Museum.![]()
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AHM Members: Regular museum admission remains free with your membership; the separate $5 PatCon admission still applies.![]()
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PatCon is RAIN OR SHINE and takes place indoors in the Annex Hangar. Parking is in the field, so please plan footwear accordingly.![]()
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27![]()
9:00am–5:00pm![]()
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568 Main Street, Hudson, MA![]()
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Whether you’re an experienced modeler, thinking about getting into the hobby, or simply want to see the extraordinary craftsmanship that goes into these miniature works of art, don’t miss PatCon this Sunday.![]()
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Full details and combo tickets at the link - ahmus.me/PatCon2026
Calling All Local WWII Veterans!![]()
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Every October, as part of our “Battle for the Airfield” WWII reenactment, we host a WWII veterans round table discussion, giving us the unique opportunity to learn about history from those who lived it. ![]()
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This year, we are looking for as many local WWII veterans as possible to attend. The round table will be hosted once a day on both Saturday and Sunday, October 10th and 11th, at the American Heritage Museum, located at 568 Main Street, Hudson, MA. ![]()
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So, if you know a WWII veteran that may be interested in sharing their story, please reach out to our Education Coordinator, Jim Carroll, at Jcarroll@AmericanHeritageMuseum.org for more details. We would be more than happy to host you!![]()
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Meet Maj. Heather Penney this weekend at Historic Aviation Weekend and hear her story from 25 years ago today as America was attacked and she answered the call to protect our nation through extraordinary means. ![]()
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PatCon 2026: IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers Annual Scale Model Show and Contest
$10 – $25
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. Interested in taking part in the competition? See all the details, costs, and entry forms on the IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers PatCon 2026 Website at…
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History After Hours: Hope and Courage – A Vietnam POW’s Story with Captain Mike Penn
Included with Standard Museum Admission
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. Museum Hours: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Presentation: 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Penn 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…
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Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment Weekend
$25 – $40
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.…
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