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At the AHM this weekend! WWII Pacific War Re-enactment – Battle of Okinawa, July 12th & 13th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMThe American Heritage Museum will host a WWII Pacific Theater re-enactment. 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 Battle of Okinawa, fought from April to June 1945, was the largest and bloodiest battle of the Pacific Theater in World War II. The intense combat was marked by kamikaze attacks, brutal ground fighting, and high civilian casualties. The battle was the fiercest in the Pacific Theater, with some 50,000 Allied and 100,000 Japanese casualties, not including the local Okinawans who were conscripted into the Japanese Army. It is estimated that over 149,000 Okinawan people were killed. The Allied victory at Okinawa provided a critical staging ground for a potential invasion of mainland Japan, but the staggering loss of life and the fierce Japanese resistance significantly influenced the U.S. decision to use atomic bombs to end the war swiftly. Okinawa underscored the heavy cost of victory in the Pacific and hastened the final chapter of the war. Pacific war camps and aircraft will be set up and on display throughout the day. The battle re-enactment starts around 1 PM.For tickets see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/wwii-pacific-re-enactment-saipan-campaign-2025/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Starting at 1pm at the AHM: Author George Hayward will talk about his book The Party Dolls. He delves into a dramatic and morally charged episode from the Vietnam War: the daring 1969 escape attempt—code-named “The Party”—by U.S. Air Force Captains John Dramesi and Ed Atterberry from Hanoi’s notorious Annex prison camp. ... See MoreSee Less
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Start your 4th of July celebrations with a visit to the American Heritage Museum! We will be open July 4th from 10am to 5pm. ... See MoreSee Less
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What is your favorite military car of all time?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! 👇#QuestionOfTheWeek ... See MoreSee Less
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Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?! Thanks to everyone who played last week… the answer for June 25th is a part of the running gear on our LVT(a)-4… see the previous post for the full details!Good luck on this week’s challenge! #americanheritagemuseum #historymuseum #visitma ... See MoreSee Less
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June 2019

$15 – $25

Tanks, Wings & Wheels

June 15, 2019 @ 8:30 am, ending June 16, 2019 @ 4:30 pm
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July 2019

$20.00

Presentation: Restoring the Churchill Tank

July 7, 2019 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
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February 2020

$20

Renowned History & Aviation Artist Rob Brun – Talk and Battle of the Bulge Painting Debut

February 1, 2020 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:00 pm
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October 2020

Military History Through The Ages – *Replaces Battle for the Airfield due to COVID-19 Event Rules*

October 10, 2020 @ 9:00 am, ending October 11, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States

The Collings Foundation and American Heritage Museum is hosting a living history exhibition - Military History Through The Ages. The weekend features multiple re-enactors with displays from the Revolutionary War up through the present day. All three Museums will be open: The Collings Foundation Automobile Collection, The Collings Foundation Hangar, and the American Heritage Museum. Fully restored military equipment of all kinds will be on display. Camps will be set up with authentic materials and appearance. Re-enactors act as docents…

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May 2021

1812 Marine Guard At AHM

May 22, 2021 @ 10:00 am, ending 5:00 pm
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August 2021

$10 – $20

The Rifle – Book Signing and Talk by Andrew Biggio

August 1, 2021 @ 3:00 pm, ending 6:00 pm
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$10 – $20

Learn to draw a tank with artist Robert Brun

August 28, 2021 @ 1:00 pm, ending 3:00 pm
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July 2022

$10 – $20

Speaker Series: “Black Entry Operations” beyond the Iron Curtain in the Late ‘40s – Early ‘50s by Alessandro Giorgi

July 8, 2022 @ 2:00 pm, ending 4:00 pm
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November 2022

Tri Chamber Veterans Appreciation Event

November 10, 2022 @ 4:00 pm, ending 7:00 pm
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$10 – $20

Speaker Series – Becoming FDR

November 18, 2022 @ 2:00 pm, ending 4:00 pm
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December 2022

AHM Presentation: Remembering Pearl Harbor and U.S. Entry Into WWII

December 7, 2022 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm

Join us at the American Heritage Museum for a compelling talk about the attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States' entry into WWII. Hosted by American Heritage Museum President Rob Collings and Lead Docent Colin Rixon, we will discuss "the day that will live in infamy." The motivations of Japan to attack Pearl Harbor,  how they executed the raid and its aftermath will be covered. We will also highlight the history of our Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk and Waco UIC…

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February 2023

AHM Presentation: History of the Abrams Tank

February 25, 2023 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm

The M1 Abrams is a third-generation American main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense and named for General Creighton Abrams. Conceived for modern armored ground warfare and now one of the heaviest tanks in service at nearly 68 tons, it introduced several innovative features, including a multifuel turbine engine, sophisticated Chobham composite armor, a computer fire control system, separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment, and NBC protection for crew safety. The M1 Abrams entered service in 1980 and currently…

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March 2023

AHM Presentation: Tank Technology

March 31, 2023 @ 1:00 am, ending 3:00 pm

Join us at the American Heritage Museum on Friday, March 29th at 1:00 PM, to hear a presentation 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 of all kinds…

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June 2023

$10 – $20

Speaker Series: Angels Against The Sun – The battle for the Philippines and occupation of Japan

June 30, 2023 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
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September 2023

$10 – $20

Speaker Series: MacArthur Reconsidered

September 22, 2023 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
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October 2023

$10 – $20

Speaker Series – The Rifle 2 by Andrew Biggio

October 28, 2023 @ 1:00 pm, ending 3:00 pm
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November 2023

Salute To Our Troops – Tri-Chamber Event

November 9, 2023 @ 4:00 pm, ending 7:00 pm
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January 2024

$10 – $20

Living History Presentation – Life as a Roman Soldier

January 20, 2024 @ 11:30 am, ending 3:30 pm
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May 2024

Women In Aviation Membership Meeting

May 13, 2024 @ 6:30 pm, ending 8:00 pm
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June 2024

Free with standard museum admission

Short Film Showing: Oh, Johnny! Tale of a D-Day Veteran

June 8, 2024 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:00 pm
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Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: Winged Heroes – WWII American Airpower

June 16, 2024 @ 3:00 pm, ending 4:00 pm
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September 2024

9/11 Heroes Run

September 7, 2024 @ 9:30 am, ending 11:30 am
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$5

PatCon 2024: IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers Annual Scale Model Show and Contest

September 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am, ending 5:00 pm
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Women In Aviation Weekend: Honor the Past & Inspire the Future

September 21, 2024 @ 9:00 am, ending September 22, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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Inspire the Future! Young people of all ages are welcome! Learn about aviation, meet female aviators, and explore the world of flight. The Boston Chapter of Women in Aviation International will host Girls in Aviation Day all weekend in conjunction with the American Heritage Museum's Historic Aircraft Demonstration weekend. Special Displays and Forums for Girls in Aviation Day All Weekend Women in Aviation Weekend will feature presentations and displays focused on the role of women in aviation history and their…

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January 2025

The Romans Are Coming!

January 25 @ 11:00 am, ending 3:00 pm
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Free

Holocaust Remembrance Day Special Ceremony

January 27 @ 12:00 pm, ending 2:00 pm
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February 2025

Free with standard museum admission

Battle of Iwo Jima Remembered

February 22 @ 10:00 am, ending 5:00 pm
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Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Presentation: Firefighting During WWII

February 22 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:00 pm
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May 2025

Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: Tracing The Steps Of Father Connors, 9th Inf. Division Pastor

May 29 @ 2:30 pm, ending 3:30 pm
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July 2025

Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: The Party Dolls – Escape from the Zoo Annex – Vietnam POW Story

July 5 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
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OPEN FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY - FRIDAY, JULY 4TH

Come celebrate Independence Day at the American Heritage Museum on Friday, July 4th. The museum will be open during normal business hours, 10:00am to 5:00pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Save $2 by purchasing your tickets online at the link below.