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Rain or shine, join us this weekend, May 23–24, for WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA. See legendary armor like the M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, and M36 Jackson come to life on our tank driving grounds and have the opportunity to explore all three buildings on our campus, including the aircraft hangar and vintage car barn!![]()
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Bring the family, bring your camera, and get ready for the rumble of history in motion!![]()
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Get tickets today: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/wwii-tank-demonstration-weekend-may-2026/![]()
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Did you know that our TBM-3E Avenger currently on display in our annex hangar during special event weekends operated as a fire bomber / sprayer in civilian service after WWII and before we restored it from 1984-1986? Here is a photo of it in 1978 courtesy of the Warbird Information Exchange (WIX) and Warbird Resource Group as taken by Martin Kyburz - it certainly looks a lot different today! See more photos of the TBM both before and after restoration at: www.warbirdregistry.org/avengerregistry/avenger-91733.html
Today we celebrate the birthday of Harriet Quimby, one of America’s great aviation pioneers. Born on May 11, 1875, Quimby became the first American woman to earn a pilot’s license in 1911 and quickly captured national attention with her skill, courage, and unmistakable purple flying suit.![]()
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In 1912, she made history again as the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel, piloting a Blériot XI, the same type of early aircraft now on display in the American Heritage Museum’s annex hangar. Her achievement came just years after the dawn of powered flight and helped inspire generations of women in aviation.![]()
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The included photo shows Connie Tobias, pilot and Harriet Quimby re-enactor, flying the AHM Blériot 20 years ago, bringing Quimby’s remarkable legacy back to life.![]()
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On this day in 1940, Germany launched its invasion of Western Europe. Aircraft, tanks, motorized units, and communications helped change the pace of warfare in the opening phase of the Battle of France. The American Heritage Museum has several notable artifacts on display related to the Battle of France including the German Panzer 1 tank and the British Matilda Mk.II. Additionally, the museum is currently restoring an original German Junkers Ju 87D-5 Stuka in the Czech Republic and a German Heinkel He 111H-3 bomber in Florida for eventual display - both key aircraft used by Germany in its Blitzkrieg tactics. Learn more about the Battle of France by visiting us today!
July 2022
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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$10 – $20
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…
Find out more »September 2023
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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November 2023
December 2023
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…
Find out more »November 2024
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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January 2025
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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April 2025
May 2025
History After Hours: Maj. Carpenter & “Rosie the Rocketer” with Jim Busha
$15 – $20
History After Hours is a Monthly Evening Program for American Heritage Museum Guests and Members to learn more about some of the fascinating stories surrounding the history presented in the museum. History After Hours events are 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Our May 15, 2025 History After Hours Program features Jim Busha, noted aviation historian and journalist and author of Bazooka Charlie: The Unbelievable Story of Major Charles Carpenter and Rosie the Rocketer. Major Charles Carpenter made headlines during the Second World…
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PatCon 2025: IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers Annual Scale Model Show and Contest
$5
The American Heritage Museum is proud to host PatCon 2025, the Annual Scale Model Show and Contest sponsored by IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers. This is the second 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 2025 Website at…
Find out more »December 2025
Stow and Hudson Community Weekend – Free Admission for Residents
Free with proof of residency
Voted as one of the top 10 military history museums in the world by National Geographic, the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, Massachusetts is one of the nation’s most extraordinary collections of military vehicles, aircraft, and artifacts chronicling America’s fight for freedom from the Revolutionary War through today. Operated by the Collings Foundation, the museum immerses visitors in powerful exhibits that bring history to life — from the trenches of World War I and the beaches of D-Day to the…
Find out more »January 2026
Battle of the Bulge History Experience Weekend
$25 – $35
NOTE: History Experiences on Saturday and Sunday are SOLD OUT for the Weekend, but the museum is still open for General Admission. Please note that access to the encampment area is ONLY available to experience participants. General Admission visitors are not allowed to walk to the encampment area due to capacity and safety restrictions. Join us on January 17th and 18th for the Battle of the Bulge History Experience Weekend at the American Heritage Museum to honor the 81st Anniversary…
Find out more »February 2026
Free for Members / Veterans / First Responders
Warrior Yoga at the AHM 2/11/26 (Weekly Recurring, Wednesday Nights)
Free for Members / Veterans / First Responders
Warrior Yoga at the AHM 2/18/26 (Weekly Recurring, Wednesday Nights)
Free with standard museum admission
Learn About Armor Scale Modeling: Minuteman AMPS Chapter Monthly Meeting & Build Day
Free for Members / Veterans / First Responders
Warrior Yoga at the AHM 2/25/26 (Weekly Recurring, Wednesday Nights)
March 2026
Free for Members / Veterans / First Responders
Warrior Yoga at the AHM 3/4/26 (Weekly Recurring, Wednesday Nights)
Special Presentation and AHM Tour: Tank Technologies
Free with standard museum admission
Join us at the American Heritage Museum on Friday, March 6th at 12:00 PM, for a presentation and personal guided tour by AHM docent and former Master Gunner and tank platoon Sergeant Gregg Pomerleau. Mobility, protection and firepower are the main factors considered when designing and operating tanks. Hear Gregg Pomerleau discuss the history and technologies of tanks and how the concepts of building a better tank has advanced over the millennia. Mr. Pomerleau's has an extensive knowledge in tanks…
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Free with standard museum admission
Learn About Armor Scale Modeling: Minuteman AMPS Chapter Monthly Meeting & Build Day
April 2026
ACONE “De-Icer” Event featuring Patrik Muzila – Owner & Operator of Pivotal HELIX eVTOL
$20
Re-scheduled from March - Now April 2nd! Join the Aero Club of New England and the American Heritage Museum for a rare, first-hand look at the rapidly emerging world of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. On Thursday, April 2nd, ACONE and AHM welcomes Patrik Muzila, one of the earliest private owners and certified operators of the Pivotal HELIX eVTOL, for an in-depth discussion on what it's really like to own, operate, and fly a next-generation electric aircraft. Weather permitting, Patrik will have…
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Free with standard museum admission
Learn About Armor Scale Modeling: Minuteman AMPS Chapter Monthly Meeting & Build Day
Technology, Doctrine & Leadership in the Ukraine-Russia War: Public Symposium with the Ukrainian Freedom Fund
Included with Standard Museum Admission
Technology, Doctrine & Leadership in the Ukraine-Russia War Public Symposium April 24-25, 2026American Heritage Museum The American Heritage Museum is honored to host a two-day symposium for the public presented in partnership with the Ukrainian Freedom Fund, bringing together military leaders, defense experts, and representatives connected to the front lines of the war in Ukraine. The weekend will feature panel discussions, guest speakers, and drone simulator demonstrations focused on the rapidly evolving role of technology, doctrine, leadership, and modern battlefield…
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