Who is excited for the Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment Weekend next weekend!? For those of you who have experienced it before, how many years have you attended? (Photos by Roland Brooks) - Get your tickets today at: ahmus.me/bfta26
Coming up tomorrow night, Thursday, October 1st - History After Hours with Vietnam POW Mike Penn at the American Heritage Museum - Tickets and info at: ahmus.me/afterhours1026
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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![]()
American Heritage Museum![]()
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
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