Great segment on WCVB Channel 5 Boston featuring our friend, WWII Veteran Caster Salemi, about his experiences in the Pacific Theater as we approach the 80th Anniversary of V-J Day. Caster will be our guest at this weekend's WWII Tank Demo Weekend at the American Heritage Museum, so please come out and meet him!
Mass. veteran shares World War II memories at Hudson museum
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As the 80th anniversary of V-J Day approaches, veteran Caster Salemi reflects on his World War II experiences at Hudson's American Heritage Museum.
Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?! ![]()
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Thanks to everyone who played last week… The answer for August 6th is the tow hitch on our A34 Comet… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from August 6th is the rear tow hitch on our A34 Comet! Something interesting about this tow hitch is that it uses a leaf spring system to give the hitch a little give! Have you ever towed something with a tank?![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, August 13th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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For those of you who might remember the signature we found in the fuselage of the P-47 Thunderbolt during disassembly and our search for the "Rosie the Riveter" from Republic Aircraft in Evansville who wrote it... we found her! Read more at:
Exciting P-47 Thunderbolt Restoration Update - August 2025 - The American Heritage Museum
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Exciting P-47 Thunderbolt Restoration Update – August 2025 August 6, 2025 It’s been some time since we last updated our supporters on the restoration of Republic P‑47D‑40‑RA, serial number 4...
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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! 👇![]()
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August 2025
WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend – with Special Purple Heart Remembrance on Sunday
$20 – $30
A fantastic weekend where you can see some of the American Heritage Museum's tanks including the M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, M36 Jackson, and several M5 Stuart tanks as well as other privately owned military vehicles operating on our tank driving grounds behind the museum. Gates open at 9:00am and close at 5:00pm each day. The daily Parade of Tanks will occur at both 11am and 2pm each day. Tank driving will be ongoing with at least 1-2 or more tanks…
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Heritage & Horsepower Fundraiser Car Show
$25
Bring your pride and joy out to the American Heritage Museum on Saturday, August 23rd from 11am to 3pm for the first annual Heritage & Horsepower Fundraiser Car Show. All Admissions and Event Proceeds from the day benefit the "Fuel Our Field Trips" School Field Trip Grant Fund to help pay for bussing and admission for underserved schools in the region. All museum buildings will be open from 10am to 5pm that day including the main museum with the largest…
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History Takes Flight – Historic Aviation Weekend
$20 – $30
The American Heritage Museum in Hudson, Massachusetts, boasts an impressive aviation collection that captivates enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Among our highlights are the L-5 Stinson OY-1 Sentinel Okinawa campaign medical evacuation plane, Bazooka Charlie's famous L-4 Grasshopper "Rosie the Rocketer", the German Fieseler Fi156 Storch reconnaissance aircraft and the Vietnam War F-105 Thunderchief. The museum also features early aircraft such as the 1909 Curtiss Pusher, representing the pioneering era of flight. Visitors can explore aircraft from various periods, including…
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Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment Weekend
$25 – $40
EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE The American Heritage Museum presents the Battle for the Airfield World War II Re-Enactment, one of the premier events of its type in the United States! There will be over 350+ re-enactors representing several branches of Allied and Axis military participating in encampments and two battles each day. Fully restored military equipment of all kinds will be on display and operating in a captivating living history event. Allied and Axis camps will be set up…
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