Join us today at 1pm for a special presentation by Ed Sweet: World War II in Europe – A Photo Journal Presentation. No reservations needed.
The American Heritage Museum is featured in a new episode of Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words on YouTube, where renowned historian Victor Davis Hanson sits down with American Heritage Museum President Rob Collings and Board Member Bill Boller to tackle one of World War II’s most persistent legends: the supposed battlefield superiority of German tanks. Watch the episode at the link below:![]()
Victor Davis Hanson: Debunking Myths Around WWII German Tank Superiority
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On today’s bonus edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor interviews Rob Collings and Bill Boller of the American Heritage Museum. Located ...
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 November 5th is a door latch on our LCVP "Higgins Boat"… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
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Join us this Friday for a Speaker Series Presentation: ![]()
WWII Europe - A Photo Presentation by Ed Sweet. 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Ed’s compelling photo journal presentation blends powerful archival photographs from the war with present-day images captured during his extensive travels for work throughout the continent.
The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from November 4th is one of the door latches on our LCVP "Higgins Boat"! This is the same type of boat as those used on D-Day, the landings in Italy, and countless landings in the Pacific.![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, November 11th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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July 2022
Battle of Bunker Hill – Revolutionary War Re-Enactment
$15 – $30
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…
Find out more »August 2023
Centuries of the Soldier
$15 – $25
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…
Find out more »September 2023
World War One & Aviation Weekend
$15 – $25
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.…
Find out more »September 2024
Women In Aviation Weekend: Honor the Past & Inspire the Future
$20 – $30
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…
Find out more »May 2025
WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend – Memorial Day Weekend
$20 – $30
NOTE: EVENT ADMISSION INCLUDES ADMISSION TO MUSEUM Our WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend on Memorial Day Weekend is where you can see some of the American Heritage Museum's tanks including the M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, M5 Stuart, M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer, and more! Captivating historical narration will bring these amazing machines to life. Gates open at 9:00am and close at 5:00pm each day. Tank driving demonstrations are ongoing through the entire day with at least 1-2 or more tanks driving on…
Find out more »June 2025
Tanks, Wings & Wheels Father’s Day Weekend – Featuring American Elegance
$20 – $30
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…
Find out more »July 2025
WWII in the Pacific Re-Enactment Weekend – Okinawa Campaign
$20 – $30
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…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »September 2025
History Takes Flight – Historic Aviation Weekend
$20 – $30
Join us on Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th 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…
Find out more »October 2025
Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment Weekend
$25 – $40
SUNDAY Update - 11am Battle Taking Place, 3pm Battle Cancelled with Forecast Rain Storm. All Buildings and Indoor Activities Still Open until 5pm Today Due to the forecast rain storm, the 11am Re-Enactment on Sunday will be taking place, but the 3pm Re-Enactment is being cancelled. Indoor activities still open until 5pm today, including the WWII Veterans Roundtable at 1pm. Pricing has been reduced after 12 noon to: $25 Adults | $20 Seniors/Veterans | $15 Children Under 16 The American…
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