The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from April 23rd is the boat hook from our Soviet PT-76B! The PT-76B is an amphibious light tank that can travel at up to 6.5 mph in the water! Got boat hooks for your water toys? 🛥️ Let's hear it!![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, April 30th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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What is your favorite WWI era tank? ![]()
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Is it the small but mighty Renault FT? Or do you prefer the massive 29 ton British Mk.V? ![]()
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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 April 16th is a section of spare tracks from our M5A1 Stuart… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
Good luck on this week’s challenge! ![]()
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from April 16th is spare tracks mounted to the back left side of our M5A1 Stuart! Have any of you ever changed tank tracks?![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, April 23rd at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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Patriots’ Day, observed annually on the third Monday of April, is a holiday with deep roots in American history. It commemorates the beginning of the American Revolutionary War and honors the brave individuals who took the first steps toward the founding of the United States. Though it originated in New England, its meaning resonates far beyond state borders, serving as a reminder of the enduring values of courage, resistance to tyranny, and the pursuit of liberty.![]()
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Patriots’ Day was first proclaimed in 1894 by the Massachusetts legislature, replacing the state’s April 19th Fast Day. It was created to honor the battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775—events often called “the shot heard ’round the world.” These skirmishes marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War, when colonial militias stood up against British troops in defense of their rights and homes.![]()
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Read More at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/2025/04/patriots-day-and-why-we-celebrate-it/
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Battle of Bunker Hill – Revolutionary War Re-Enactment
$15 – $30
Join us July 23rd and 24th, 2022 at the American Heritage Museum for an extraordinary Revolutionary War re-enactment and living history event unlike anything you have seen! Period encampments and re-enactors will tell the tale of this infamous battle. Action will include bombardment of the redoubt on Breed’s Hill, the landing of troops on the Charlestown peninsula, company flank attacks on the Boston shore, and the multiple assaults up Breeds Hill, all done with pyrotechnic effects! It will be a…
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Speaker Series: 11B10-Memories of a Light Weapons Infantryman in Vietnam. By author John Magnarelli
$10 – $20
Mr. Magnarelli will talk about his experiences as a young soldier in the Vietnam War and the processes he went through in writing his captivating book. 11B10 is a memoir on what Army life was like from boot camp through combat through the eyes of a young man just out of high school. Without glorification or exaggeration it reflects the experience of the author’s time in the service specifically his year as an infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division and…
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Speaker Series: Angels Against The Sun – The battle for the Philippines and occupation of Japan
August 2023
Centuries of the Soldier
$15 – $25
The American Heritage Museum is presenting a time-line living history exhibition – Centuries of the Soldier, August 12th & 13th. This extraordinary living history weekend program allows visitors to see and experience what life as a soldier was like through various eras of warfare. The event showcases many historical encampments laid out chronologically over the great expanse of the museum grounds. Eras being represented include: The Roman Era, American Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War One, World War Two, Korean…
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World War One & Aviation Weekend
$15 – $25
The American Heritage Museum presents the World War One and Aviation Event Weekend at our museum and airfield in Hudson / Stow, MA! Real aviation history takes to the skies each day* with flying demonstrations combined with presentations by historians and restorers for our featured aircraft: The original 1918 Nieuport 28 WWI fighter - America's First Fighter. This incredible aircraft is the oldest flying American fighter in existence and is restored in the markings of Douglas Campbell, America's first ace.…
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Swedish Christmas at the Museum – Sponsored by SWEA Boston
$8 – $15
SWEA Boston presents Swedish Christmas at the Museum on December 2nd, 2023 at the American Heritage Museum from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The museum will have Christmas music, Swedish food and sweets to eat, along with some vendors offering gifts for sale! A Lucia featuring the students from the Swedish School will also be featured in this fun day! Museum admission is included with the event ticket. Event day date admission is $20 Adults / $18 Seniors / $10 Children Under 12…
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Tank or Treat: Halloween at the American Heritage Museum
Free – $21
Have a historic Halloween at the American Heritage Museum on Saturday, November 2nd at Tank or Treat Day at the Museum from 10:00am to 5:00pm! Any children in costume get free admission with a standard adult / senior / or veteran admission. Fun activities for kids and trick or treating with candy at your favorite tanks. Awesome photo opportunities around the museum! Discounted Adult, Senior, or Veteran tickets may be purchased online at this link - no need to purchase a…
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Veterans Day Weekend at the American Heritage Museum
The American Heritage Museum honors our veterans and active duty military during the Veterans Day Weekend from Saturday, November 9th through Monday, November 11th from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day. During this weekend and a special opening day on Monday, we welcome all veterans and active duty military to visit and enjoy the museum for free* each day. Because online tickets are $2 less than in-person tickets for others in your party, we encourage you to purchase your tickets online…
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Battle of the Bulge History Experience Weekend
$20 – $40
Join us on December 28th and 29th for the Battle of the Bulge Commemorative Weekend at the American Heritage Museum to honor the 80th Anniversary of the German offensive siege that surrounded and cut-off the Allies in the Ardennes region of Europe during the Winter of 1944/1945. Over 40 re-enactors of the 101st Airborne and other Allied forces will be entrenched in our woods, encircled by over 40 German re-enactors in opposing positions, recreating the dire weeks of uncertainty that…
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Aero Club of New England Evening Icebreaker with Thomas Hudner, III – Son of Korean War MOH Recipient Capt. Tom Hudner, Jr.
$20
The Aero Club of New England's (ACONE) IceBreaker events are a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow aviators (and those who just love planes!) while hearing from fascinating speakers. The American Heritage Museum is proud to partner with ACONE on select events throughout the year. Our next event is Thursday, January 16th at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA. Please join us in this one-of-a-kind setting, to hear a talk by Tom Hudner III, Vice President for Development and Strategic Initiatives at the National…
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