May showers are bringing a lot of green… olive drab green, that is! ![]()
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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!
February 2020
August 2020
August Special Event Weekend – Automobile & Aircraft Museums Open
$15 – $25
*We ask that everyone wear face masks and adhere to social distancing protocols. The American Heritage Museum will host the Tanks, Wings and Wheels weekend on August 15th and 16th. All three amazing museums will be open: The American Heritage Museum, The Historic Aviation Hangar and Classic Automobile Barn. This is a unique opportunity to see some of the world’s most rare aircraft, extraordinary American classic automobiles, historic tanks, armored vehicles, military artifacts and much more. There is over 100,000 square…
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Military History Through The Ages – *Replaces Battle for the Airfield due to COVID-19 Event Rules*
$15 – $25
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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