THIS SUNDAY: PATCON 2026 - ahmus.me/PatCon2026![]()
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Hundreds of incredible scale models, competition, vendors, demonstrations, seminars and activities for young modelers come together this Sunday, September 27, as PatCon 2026 returns to the American Heritage Museum! This event is 100% inside, so escape the rain and join us!![]()
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Now in its third year at AHM, the IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers Annual Scale Model Show & Contest brings together talented modelers from across the region for a full day inside our Annex Aircraft Hangar.![]()
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See an incredible variety of scale models including aircraft, armor, automobiles, ships, Gundam, sci-fi, wargaming and more — from meticulously detailed competition entries to special display-only models and LEGO creations.![]()
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There’s plenty happening throughout the day:![]()
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• IPMS Model Competition with judging by experienced IPMS members![]()
• FREE Kids Make & Take for children under 13, while supplies last![]()
• Figure Painting Roundtable at 10:30am![]()
• Hands-on Weathering with Oil and Enamel Paints seminar at 1:40pm![]()
• Vendors offering model kits, tools and supplies![]()
• Food from Kith and Kin and Lalos Mexican![]()
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PATCON-ONLY ADMISSION IS JUST $5 AT THE DOOR, with children 15 and under FREE with an adult admission. Cash is preferred.![]()
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Want to make a full day of it? Discounted combination tickets are available for both PatCon and the American Heritage Museum.![]()
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AHM Members: Regular museum admission remains free with your membership; the separate $5 PatCon admission still applies.![]()
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PatCon is RAIN OR SHINE and takes place indoors in the Annex Hangar. Parking is in the field, so please plan footwear accordingly.![]()
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27![]()
9:00am–5:00pm![]()
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568 Main Street, Hudson, MA![]()
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Whether you’re an experienced modeler, thinking about getting into the hobby, or simply want to see the extraordinary craftsmanship that goes into these miniature works of art, don’t miss PatCon this Sunday.![]()
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Full details and combo tickets at the link - ahmus.me/PatCon2026
Calling All Local WWII Veterans!![]()
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Every October, as part of our “Battle for the Airfield” WWII reenactment, we host a WWII veterans round table discussion, giving us the unique opportunity to learn about history from those who lived it. ![]()
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This year, we are looking for as many local WWII veterans as possible to attend. The round table will be hosted once a day on both Saturday and Sunday, October 10th and 11th, at the American Heritage Museum, located at 568 Main Street, Hudson, MA. ![]()
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So, if you know a WWII veteran that may be interested in sharing their story, please reach out to our Education Coordinator, Jim Carroll, at Jcarroll@AmericanHeritageMuseum.org for more details. We would be more than happy to host you!![]()
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Meet Maj. Heather Penney this weekend at Historic Aviation Weekend and hear her story from 25 years ago today as America was attacked and she answered the call to protect our nation through extraordinary means. ![]()
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Get ready for some "Air Time" this weekend at History Takes Flight – Historic Aviation Weekend! Flying demos take place from 12:00pm to 1:30pm and Maj. Heather Penney, one of the F-16 pilots sent to intercept Flight 93 on 9/11, speaks at 2:30pm about her experiences that day, 25 years ago. More info and tickets at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/history-takes-flight-historic-aviation-weekend-september-2026/
Please join us tomorrow (September 10th) for a presentation and commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with WTC 3 survivor Joyce Ng. Presentation begins at 3:00pm - www.facebook.com/events/1581950360610145
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