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Get a front-row seat to World War II history this weekend at the Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-enactment Weekend at the American Heritage Museum, October 10-11, 2026. Two massive battles daily with real tanks, vehicles, artillery, and even airplanes! Get tickets at the link in our bio or at AmericanHeritageMuseum.org! #WWII #visitma #tanks #MetroWestMA #WorldWarII ... See MoreSee Less
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Get ready for the Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment this Saturday & Sunday, October 10-11, 2026! Get tickets at: ahmus.me/bfta26 ... See MoreSee Less
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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 ... See MoreSee Less
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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 ... See MoreSee Less
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Let's Learn About Water-Cooled Machine Guns!#AmericanHeritageMuseum #visitma #MilitaryHistory #historymuseum #WWII ... See MoreSee Less
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May 2021

$15 – $25

Tank Demo Days at AHM

May 15, 2021 @ 10:00 am, ending May 16, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
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September 2021

$15 – $25

Race of the Century

September 11, 2021 @ 9:00 am, ending September 12, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
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July 2022

Battle of Bunker Hill – Revolutionary War Re-Enactment

July 23, 2022 @ 9:00 am, ending July 24, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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Join us July 23rd and 24th, 2022 at the American Heritage Museum for an extraordinary Revolutionary War re-enactment and living history event unlike anything you have seen! Period encampments and re-enactors will tell the tale of this infamous battle. Action will include bombardment of the redoubt on Breed’s Hill, the landing of troops on the Charlestown peninsula, company flank attacks on the Boston shore, and the multiple assaults up Breeds Hill, all done with pyrotechnic effects! It will be a…

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August 2023

Centuries of the Soldier

August 12, 2023 @ 9:00 am, ending August 13, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

The American Heritage Museum is presenting a time-line living history exhibition – Centuries of the Soldier, August 12th & 13th. This extraordinary living history weekend program allows visitors to see and experience what life as a soldier was like through various eras of warfare. The event showcases many historical encampments laid out chronologically over the great expanse of the museum grounds. Eras being represented include: The Roman Era, American Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War One, World War Two, Korean…

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September 2023

World War One & Aviation Weekend

September 16, 2023 @ 9:00 am, ending September 17, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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The American Heritage Museum presents the World War One and Aviation Event Weekend at our museum and airfield in Hudson / Stow, MA! Real aviation history takes to the skies each day* with flying demonstrations combined with presentations by historians and restorers for our featured aircraft: The original 1918 Nieuport 28 WWI fighter - America's First Fighter. This incredible aircraft is the oldest flying American fighter in existence and is restored in the markings of Douglas Campbell, America's first ace.…

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September 2024

Women In Aviation Weekend: Honor the Past & Inspire the Future

September 21, 2024 @ 9:00 am, ending September 22, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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Inspire the Future! Young people of all ages are welcome! Learn about aviation, meet female aviators, and explore the world of flight. The Boston Chapter of Women in Aviation International will host Girls in Aviation Day all weekend in conjunction with the American Heritage Museum's Historic Aircraft Demonstration weekend. Special Displays and Forums for Girls in Aviation Day All Weekend Women in Aviation Weekend will feature presentations and displays focused on the role of women in aviation history and their…

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April 2026

Technology, Doctrine & Leadership in the Ukraine-Russia War: Public Symposium with the Ukrainian Freedom Fund

April 24 @ 10:00 am, ending April 25 @ 5:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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Technology, Doctrine & Leadership in the Ukraine-Russia War Public Symposium April 24-25, 2026American Heritage Museum The American Heritage Museum is honored to host a two-day symposium for the public presented in partnership with the Ukrainian Freedom Fund, bringing together military leaders, defense experts, and representatives connected to the front lines of the war in Ukraine. The weekend will feature panel discussions, guest speakers, and drone simulator demonstrations focused on the rapidly evolving role of technology, doctrine, leadership, and modern battlefield…

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May 2026

WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend – Memorial Day Weekend

May 23 @ 9:00 am, ending May 24 @ 5:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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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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June 2026

Tanks, Wings & Wheels Father’s Day Weekend – Featuring American Elegance

June 20 @ 9:00 am, ending June 21 @ 5:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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NOTE: EVENT ADMISSION INCLUDES ADMISSION TO MUSEUM THIS WEEKEND'S EVENT IS RAIN-OR-SHINE A fantastic Father's Day weekend event! Many of the American Heritage Museum's astounding classic automobiles will be out in the sunshine in a grandiose automobile presentation at 1:00pm daily called American Elegance. Accompanying colorful vintage radio broadcast narration will be sure to entertain! Several other exhibitions and surprises will be afoot. Historic aircraft and tanks will be on display. The American Heritage Museum will be open along with…

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July 2026

America’s Tank Demo Weekend

July 25 @ 9:00 am, ending July 26 @ 5:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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NOTE: EVENT ADMISSION INCLUDES ADMISSION TO MUSEUM America's Tank Demo Weekend is where you can see some of the American Heritage Museum's tanks spanning the history of American armor including the WWII era M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, and M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer tanks; and the Cold War era M47 Patton, M41 Walker Bulldog, M60 Main Battle Tank, M60A2 "Starship" tanks along with the and M88 Tank Recovery vehicle. Each tank will be featured throughout the day with a detailed overview…

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August 2026

Heritage & Horsepower Fundraiser Car Show

August 8 @ 11:00 am, ending 3:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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Bring your pride and joy out to the American Heritage Museum on Saturday, August 8th from 11am to 3pm for the second 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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WWII in the Pacific Re-Enactment Weekend

August 22 @ 9:00 am, ending August 23 @ 5:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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Infantry representing Japanese and American forces will clash in this extraordinary living history event. Camps will be set up with authentic gear and appearance. WWII aircraft will fly in the battle (weather permitting). The Okinawa campaign, fought from April to June 1945, was one of the bloodiest battles of World War II and the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific Theater. Located just 350 miles from mainland Japan, Okinawa was seen as a critical stepping stone for a potential invasion…

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September 2026

History Takes Flight – Historic Aviation Weekend

September 12 @ 9:00 am, ending September 13 @ 5:00 pm

Join us on Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th from 9:00am to 5:00pm for Historic Aviation Weekend at the American Heritage Museum! Each day will be full of history in the skies and on the ground! Throughout each day, a number of aviation historians and pilots will be featured as they cover amazing stories from the past and present of aviation. Make sure to see the daily flying demonstrations with several of the aircraft from our collection taking to…

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October 2026

Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment Weekend

October 10 @ 8:30 am, ending October 11 @ 5:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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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 with authentic materials and appearance.…

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SAT, OCT. 10 & SUN, OCT. 11 - Battle for the Airfield Event Tickets Available Only

If you are planning to visit the American Heritage Museum on Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th, please be aware that tickets are only available for the Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment special event, which includes museum admission as well as access to the annex buildings and all outdoor displays and performances. General Admission tickets are not accepted for the weekend. Please see the link below for details and to purchase tickets.