Please join us tomorrow (September 10th) for a presentation and commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with WTC 3 survivor Joyce Ng. Presentation begins at 3:00pm - www.facebook.com/events/1581950360610145
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Operating the .50 Cal on an M4A3 Sherman Tank in First-Person!![]()
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NEXT WEEKEND: HISTORY TAKES FLIGHT! - Info and Tix at: ahmus.me/aviation2026![]()
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Join us Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13, for Historic Aviation Weekend, two full days celebrating the people, aircraft, and stories that shaped aviation history.![]()
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This year’s event will feature a very special appearance by Maj. Heather “Lucky” Penney, USAF (Ret.), one of two F-16 pilots from the DC Air National Guard launched on September 11, 2001 to intercept United Flight 93.![]()
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With their F-16s not yet armed, Penney and her commanding officer took off knowing they might have only one way to stop the hijacked aircraft from reaching Washington, D.C. They were prepared to ram Flight 93 in what could have become a one-way mission.![]()
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As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Maj. Penney will share her remarkable firsthand story and reflect on the service, sacrifice, and heroism of those who answered the call that day.![]()
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PLUS, experience historic aircraft in action with daily presentations and flying demonstrations featuring aircraft including the PT-17 Stearman, Stinson L-5/OY-1 Sentinel, German Fieseler Fi-156 Storch, AT-6 Texan, and, for the first time, our WWII U.S. Coast Guard Grumman JRF-5 Goose flying boat. Flying demonstrations are weather permitting.![]()
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12-13![]()
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Maj. Heather “Lucky” Penney Presentation & Q&A: 2:30 PM each day![]()
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Your admission includes access to the American Heritage Museum, Historic Aviation Hangar, and Classic Automobile Barn.![]()
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Don’t miss one of our biggest aviation weekends of the year. Make your plans now and get your tickets in advance!
THIS THURSDAY: THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED NAVAL WARFARE - www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/history-after-hours-first-battle-of-the-ironclads-uss-monito...![]()
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On March 9, 1862, two radically different warships met at Hampton Roads, Virginia. When USS Monitor faced CSS Virginia, their historic clash became the first battle between ironclad warships and helped signal the end of the age of wooden fighting ships.![]()
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Join us this Thursday evening, September 3, at the American Heritage Museum for History After Hours: First Battle of the Ironclads, featuring Senior Docent and historian Michael Manning.![]()
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Through historic images, maps, and firsthand accounts, Manning will explore the remarkable transformation of USS Merrimack into the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia, the revolutionary design of USS Monitor, the dramatic Battle of Hampton Roads, and the technological revolution in naval warfare that followed.![]()
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Museum Open: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM![]()
Presentation: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM![]()
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Included with standard museum admission. American Heritage Museum members are admitted FREE.
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Join the American Heritage Museum for a special History After Hours presentation exploring one of the most consequential encounters in American naval history—a story with important origins here in M...
Meet the M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun!![]()
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November 2025
December 2025
Stow and Hudson Community Weekend – Free Admission for Residents
Free with proof of residency
Voted as one of the top 10 military history museums in the world by National Geographic, the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, Massachusetts is one of the nation’s most extraordinary collections of military vehicles, aircraft, and artifacts chronicling America’s fight for freedom from the Revolutionary War through today. Operated by the Collings Foundation, the museum immerses visitors in powerful exhibits that bring history to life — from the trenches of World War I and the beaches of D-Day to the…
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Free with standard museum admission
Speaker Series – Cold War Massachusetts: Hidden Infrastructure and the Legacy of Preparedness
January 2026
February 2026
Free for Members / Veterans / First Responders
Warrior Yoga at the AHM 2/11/26 (Weekly Recurring, Wednesday Nights)
Speaker Series: Mud Pies and War Planes By Ashlen Hyatt Nunnery
Free with standard museum admission
"What happens to a family when a war steals not just a person, but the future they imagined together?" Told through the eyes of a young girl coming of age during the Vietnam War, Mud Pies and Warplanes is a powerful and intimate memoir of love, loss, and legacy. As her father disappears into the unknown skies of Southeast Asia, she watches her mother struggle to hold their world together and begins to navigate a complex landscape of silence, strength, and survival.…
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Free for Members / Veterans / First Responders
Warrior Yoga at the AHM 2/18/26 (Weekly Recurring, Wednesday Nights)
Speaker Series: The Warriors Table
Free with standard museum admission
Discover how meals can connect, heal, and strengthen us—especially through change, uncertainty, and the demands of military life within the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. Join author and Executive Director/Founder of Military Special Operations Family Collaborative, KaLea Lehman, as she reveals how the simple act of family meals strengthens the health, resilience, and well-being of America’s most elite warfighters. Gain practical tools to stay connected, thrive under pressure, and build resilience—both for those who serve and for civilian families navigating…
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Free with standard museum admission
Learn About Armor Scale Modeling: Minuteman AMPS Chapter Monthly Meeting & Build Day
Free for Members / Veterans / First Responders
Warrior Yoga at the AHM 2/25/26 (Weekly Recurring, Wednesday Nights)
March 2026
Free for Members / Veterans / First Responders
Warrior Yoga at the AHM 3/4/26 (Weekly Recurring, Wednesday Nights)
Special Presentation and AHM Tour: Tank Technologies
Free with standard museum admission
Join us at the American Heritage Museum on Friday, March 6th at 12:00 PM, for a presentation and personal guided tour by AHM docent and former Master Gunner and tank platoon Sergeant Gregg Pomerleau. Mobility, protection and firepower are the main factors considered when designing and operating tanks. Hear Gregg Pomerleau discuss the history and technologies of tanks and how the concepts of building a better tank has advanced over the millennia. Mr. Pomerleau's has an extensive knowledge in tanks…
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Free with standard museum admission
Learn About Armor Scale Modeling: Minuteman AMPS Chapter Monthly Meeting & Build Day
April 2026
ACONE “De-Icer” Event featuring Patrik Muzila – Owner & Operator of Pivotal HELIX eVTOL
$20
Re-scheduled from March - Now April 2nd! Join the Aero Club of New England and the American Heritage Museum for a rare, first-hand look at the rapidly emerging world of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. On Thursday, April 2nd, ACONE and AHM welcomes Patrik Muzila, one of the earliest private owners and certified operators of the Pivotal HELIX eVTOL, for an in-depth discussion on what it's really like to own, operate, and fly a next-generation electric aircraft. Weather permitting, Patrik will have…
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Free with standard museum admission
Learn About Armor Scale Modeling: Minuteman AMPS Chapter Monthly Meeting & Build Day
Technology, Doctrine & Leadership in the Ukraine-Russia War: Public Symposium with the Ukrainian Freedom Fund
Included with Standard Museum Admission
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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WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend – Memorial Day Weekend
$20 – $35
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
$20 – $35
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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History After Hours: Oral Histories of American Patriotism with Dr. Kevin P. Wallace and L. Wright Wallace featuring 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Marc Fucarile
Included with Standard Museum Admission
On July 2, 2026 at 6:00 P.M., just 48 hours before the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the American Heritage Museum will host a singular event bridging the battlefields of the past and the veterans of today. Retired senior master sergeant, Bronze Star with Valor and Purple Heart recipient Dr. Kevin P. Wallace; and Harvard Extension School student, anthropologist and author L. Wright Wallace will present "Oral Histories of American Patriotism" for their new book,…
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America’s Tank Demo Weekend
$20 – $35
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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History After Hours: Evolution of the Main Battle Tank with Gregg Pomerleau
Included with Standard Museum Admission
Join the American Heritage Museum for a special History After Hours presentation exploring the evolution of the main battle tank from the closing years of World War II through the modern era. Museum Hours: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Presentation: 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Sergeant First Class Gregg Pomerleau, U.S. Army (Ret.), the museum’s resident specialist on Cold War-era armored vehicles, will lead guests on a walking tour through the museum’s galleries and outdoor tank operations ramp. Using historic tanks from the…
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Heritage & Horsepower Fundraiser Car Show
$20 – $40
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
$20 – $35
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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DLX Events: Boston’s Biggest Supercar Show
$20 – $37
The American Heritage Museum is proud to be the new venue partner for Boston's Biggest Supercar Show from DLX Events on Saturday, August 29th from 10:00am to 1:00pm Following a record-breaking May event, DLX Events is thrilled to announce the first fall rendition of Boston’s premier supercar showcase—a curated gathering of rare machines, exceptional people, and an atmosphere built around passion and purpose. Guests will enjoy an elevated automotive experience featuring world-class supercars, premium food offerings, and a community brought…
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History After Hours: First Battle of the Ironclads — USS Monitor Versus CSS Virginia with Michael Manning
Included with Standard Museum Admission
Join the American Heritage Museum for a special History After Hours presentation exploring one of the most consequential encounters in American naval history—a story with important origins here in Massachusetts. Museum Hours: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Presentation: 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. The Boston Navy Yard in Charlestown, located approximately 30 miles from the museum, designed, built, and supported many notable American warships. Among them was the USS Merrimack, one of six steam frigates ordered by the U.S. Navy in 1854. Combining…
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