THIS WEEKEND: WWII IN THE PACIFIC COMES TO LIFE - ahmus.me/Pacific2026![]()
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Join us, rain or shine, this Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23, at the American Heritage Museum for our WWII in the Pacific Re-Enactment Weekend, featuring two full days of living history, historic military vehicles, aircraft, demonstrations, and a dramatic recreation of an island battle in 1944.![]()
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At 1:00 PM each day, American and Imperial Japanese forces will clash on the re-enactment field in a live WWII battle featuring infantry, military vehicles, and aircraft overhead. For the first time, see “Tora 101,” a replica Japanese A6M Zero built for the film Tora! Tora! Tora!, take to the skies alongside our Stinson OY-1 observation aircraft, weather permitting.![]()
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Explore authentic Pacific War encampments throughout the day, meet the re-enactors, experience living history demonstrations, and add a WWII tank or half-track ride to your visit.![]()
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Saturday & Sunday, August 22-23![]()
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM![]()
Battle Re-Enactment at 1:00 PM each day![]()
American Heritage Museum, Hudson, Massachusetts![]()
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Your admission includes access to the American Heritage Museum, Historic Aviation Hangar, and Classic Automobile Barn.![]()
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This weekend only. Make your plans now and get your tickets before you arrive!![]()
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Tickets and event details at: ahmus.me/Pacific2026
How To Climb Onto a German Panther Tank!![]()
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Music - "Black Cats", Call of Duty: World at War OST
TOMORROW — Heritage & Horsepower at the American Heritage Museum! Info & Tickets at: ahmus.me/hhcs26![]()
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Join us Saturday, August 8 for an incredible day of classic, exotic, and specialty automobiles alongside our world-class collection of tanks, military vehicles, historic aircraft, and vintage race cars!![]()
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The Heritage & Horsepower Fundraiser Car Show runs from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with the museum open 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.![]()
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Best of all, event proceeds support our Fuel Our Field Trips program, helping underserved students experience history firsthand.![]()
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Make your plans now and join us tomorrow!![]()
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www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/heritage-horsepower-fundraiser-car-show/
TOMORROW NIGHT — Don’t Miss History After Hours! Info & Tix at: ahmus.me/afhr0826![]()
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Join us at the American Heritage Museum for Evolution of the Main Battle Tank with retired U.S. Army tanker Gregg Pomerleau.![]()
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Explore the progression from the M26 Pershing and Patton series through the M60, M551 Sheridan, and M1A1 Abrams during this special walking presentation through the museum and outdoor tank operations ramp.![]()
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Thursday, August 6![]()
Museum Open: 5:00–8:00 p.m.![]()
Presentation: 6:00–7:30 p.m.![]()
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Included with standard admission. Members attend free. Get your tickets today - link in first comment.
February 2023
AHM Presentation: History of the Abrams Tank
$10 – $20
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…
Find out more »March 2023
AHM Presentation: Tank Technology
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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$10 – $20
Speaker Series: Angels Against The Sun – The battle for the Philippines and occupation of Japan
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023
January 2024
May 2024
June 2024
September 2024
Women In Aviation Weekend: Honor the Past & Inspire the Future
$20 – $30
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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February 2025
May 2025
Free with standard museum admission
Speaker Series: Tracing The Steps Of Father Connors, 9th Inf. Division Pastor
July 2025
Free with standard museum admission
Speaker Series: The Party Dolls – Escape from the Zoo Annex – Vietnam POW Story
September 2025
October 2025
Free with standard museum admission
Speaker Series: Seeds of Victory – Defeat, Triumph and the American Way Of War.
November 2025
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
February 2026
March 2026
May 2026
August 2026
WWII in the Pacific Re-Enactment Weekend
$20 – $35
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 Okinawa campaign, fought from April to June 1945, was one of the bloodiest battles of World War II and the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific Theater. Located just 350 miles from mainland Japan, Okinawa was seen as a critical stepping stone for a potential invasion…
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