What is your favorite WWII era Self-Propelled Artillery Piece?![]()
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Coming up May 24th and 25th at the American Heritage Museum - WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend! For a schedule and tickets see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/tank-demonstration-weekend-memorial-day-may-2025/
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 May 7th is an engine hatch handle on our M22 Locust… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from May 7th is the engine hatch handle on our M22 Locust! This handle is one of two used to open the engine hatch when its time maintain the Lycoming O-435T 6-cylinder engine!![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, May 14th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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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 April 30th is a part of the radio system on our Sd.Kfz 222… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
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March 2024
Free with standard museum admission
Speaker Series: Korea – Triumph at Kapyong, Tragedy at Imjin and How Armor Made the Difference
May 2024
June 2024
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…
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November 2024
Tank or Treat: Halloween at the American Heritage Museum
Free – $21
Have a historic Halloween at the American Heritage Museum on Saturday, November 2nd at Tank or Treat Day at the Museum from 10:00am to 5:00pm! Any children in costume get free admission with a standard adult / senior / or veteran admission. Fun activities for kids and trick or treating with candy at your favorite tanks. Awesome photo opportunities around the museum! Discounted Adult, Senior, or Veteran tickets may be purchased online at this link - no need to purchase a…
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Veterans Day Weekend at the American Heritage Museum
The American Heritage Museum honors our veterans and active duty military during the Veterans Day Weekend from Saturday, November 9th through Monday, November 11th from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day. During this weekend and a special opening day on Monday, we welcome all veterans and active duty military to visit and enjoy the museum for free* each day. Because online tickets are $2 less than in-person tickets for others in your party, we encourage you to purchase your tickets online…
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Free with standard museum admission
Speaker Series: WWII and the Use of German Rail Cars in the Holocaust
Battle of the Bulge History Experience Weekend
$20 – $40
Join us on December 28th and 29th for the Battle of the Bulge Commemorative Weekend at the American Heritage Museum to honor the 80th Anniversary of the German offensive siege that surrounded and cut-off the Allies in the Ardennes region of Europe during the Winter of 1944/1945. Over 40 re-enactors of the 101st Airborne and other Allied forces will be entrenched in our woods, encircled by over 40 German re-enactors in opposing positions, recreating the dire weeks of uncertainty that…
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January 2025
Aero Club of New England Evening Icebreaker with Thomas Hudner, III – Son of Korean War MOH Recipient Capt. Tom Hudner, Jr.
$20
The Aero Club of New England's (ACONE) IceBreaker events are a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow aviators (and those who just love planes!) while hearing from fascinating speakers. The American Heritage Museum is proud to partner with ACONE on select events throughout the year. Our next event is Thursday, January 16th at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA. Please join us in this one-of-a-kind setting, to hear a talk by Tom Hudner III, Vice President for Development and Strategic Initiatives at the National…
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February 2025
Free with standard museum admission
Speaker Series: The Six Triple Eight: All-Black, All-Female Battalion That Defied the Odds
April 2025
May 2025
Speaker Series: Through My Father’s Eyes – Untold Stories of Easy Company
Free with standard museum admission
Join us at the American Heritage Museum on May 10th for an amazing talk by George Luz, Jr. about his dad George Luz, Sr., who was part of the original Band of Brothers. George Luz, Sr., was in Company E, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division. Better known as Easy Company—was one of the most famous units of World War II. Their story was popularized by Stephen Ambrose’s book Band of Brothers and the HBO miniseries of the same name. Easy…
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History After Hours: Maj. Carpenter & “Rosie the Rocketer” with Jim Busha
$15 – $20
History After Hours is a Monthly Evening Program for American Heritage Museum Guests and Members to learn more about some of the fascinating stories surrounding the history presented in the museum. History After Hours events are 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Our May 15, 2025 History After Hours Program features Jim Busha, noted aviation historian and journalist and author of Bazooka Charlie: The Unbelievable Story of Major Charles Carpenter and Rosie the Rocketer. Major Charles Carpenter made headlines during the Second World…
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