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What is your favorite armored 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! 👇#history #shareyourthoughts ... 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 April 23rd is the boat hook from our PT-76B… 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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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from April 23rd is the boat hook from our Soviet PT-76B! The PT-76B is an amphibious light tank that can travel at up to 6.5 mph in the water! Got boat hooks for your water toys? 🛥️ Let's hear it!Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, April 30th at 10:00 am EST!#americanheritagemuseum #whatisitwednesday ... See MoreSee Less
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What is your favorite WWI era tank? Is it the small but mighty Renault FT? Or do you prefer the massive 29 ton British Mk.V? 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! 👇#history #shareyourthoughts ... 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 April 16th is a section of spare tracks from our M5A1 Stuart… 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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December 2021

IHI / AHM Symposium – Pearl Harbor: Inevitable or Infamy?

December 4, 2021 @ 10:00 am, ending 4:00 pm
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$10 – $20

Author Talk by Kevin Hymel – Patton’s War

December 10, 2021 @ 2:00 pm, ending 4:00 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

$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

Speaker Series: 11B10-Memories of a Light Weapons Infantryman in Vietnam. By author John Magnarelli

February 17, 2023 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:00 pm

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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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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April 2023

$10 – $20

Speaker Series – Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, the unknown German WWII hero

April 28, 2023 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
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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

$10 – $20

Speaker Series: Botanical History of the Civil War by Judith Sumner

November 10, 2023 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
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March 2024

Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: Korea – The Now Remembered War

March 16, 2024 @ 1:30 pm, ending 2:30 pm
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Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: Korea – Triumph at Kapyong, Tragedy at Imjin and How Armor Made the Difference

March 16, 2024 @ 3:00 pm, ending 4:00 pm
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Free with standard museum admission

Special Presentation and AHM Tour: Tank Technologies

March 29, 2024 @ 1:00 pm, ending 4:00 pm
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May 2024

Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: World War II Massachusetts

May 17, 2024 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
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June 2024

Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: D-Day and the Angels of Mercy

June 1, 2024 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
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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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October 2024

$10 – $23

Speaker Series: WWII European Tour

October 25, 2024 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
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December 2024

Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series – V-Mail In WWII

December 7, 2024 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
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Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: How To Research WWII Veterans

December 13, 2024 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
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Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: WWII and the Use of German Rail Cars in the Holocaust

December 15, 2024 @ 10:15 am, ending 11:15 am
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Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: Korea – All Roads Lead To Hagaru

December 28, 2024 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
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January 2025

The Romans Are Coming!

January 25 @ 11:00 am, ending 3:00 pm
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February 2025

Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: The Forgotten Angel of Bastogne

February 12 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 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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Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: The Six Triple Eight: All-Black, All-Female Battalion That Defied the Odds

February 28 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
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April 2025

Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: A Perfect Frenzy by Author Andrew Lawler

April 12 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
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OPEN ALL WEEK FOR SPRING BREAK - Including Patriot's Day on Monday 4/21 and Tuesday 4/22

We will be open all week for MA Spring Break Week from Monday, April 21st through Sunday, April 27th from 10am to 5pm each day. A great opportunity for families to visit on the school break. Buy tickets at the Admissions Desk or save $2 per ticket by buying online!