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What is your favorite WWII era Self-Propelled Artillery Piece?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! 👇#QuestionOfTheWeek #HistoryBuff ... See MoreSee Less
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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/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?! 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!Good luck on this week’s challenge! #americanheritagemuseum #historymuseum #visitma ... See MoreSee Less
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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!Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, May 14th at 10:00 am EST!#americanheritagemuseum #whatisitwednesday ... See MoreSee Less
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Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?!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!Good luck on this week’s challenge! #americanheritagemuseum #historymuseum #visitma ... See MoreSee Less
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March 2024

Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: Korea – The Now Remembered War

March 16, 2024 @ 1:30 pm, ending 2:30 pm
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Speaker Series: Korea – Triumph at Kapyong, Tragedy at Imjin and How Armor Made the Difference

March 16, 2024 @ 3:00 pm, ending 4:00 pm
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Special Presentation and AHM Tour: Tank Technologies

March 29, 2024 @ 1:00 pm, ending 4:00 pm
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May 2024

Women In Aviation Membership Meeting

May 13, 2024 @ 6:30 pm, ending 8:00 pm
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Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: World War II Massachusetts

May 17, 2024 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
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June 2024

Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: D-Day and the Angels of Mercy

June 1, 2024 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
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Free with standard museum admission

Short Film Showing: Oh, Johnny! Tale of a D-Day Veteran

June 8, 2024 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:00 pm
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Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: Winged Heroes – WWII American Airpower

June 16, 2024 @ 3:00 pm, ending 4:00 pm
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September 2024

9/11 Heroes Run

September 7, 2024 @ 9:30 am, ending 11:30 am
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$5

PatCon 2024: IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers Annual Scale Model Show and Contest

September 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am, ending 5:00 pm
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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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October 2024

$10 – $23

Speaker Series: WWII European Tour

October 25, 2024 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
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November 2024

Tank or Treat: Halloween at the American Heritage Museum

November 2, 2024 @ 10:00 am, ending 5:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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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

November 9, 2024 @ 10:00 am, ending November 11, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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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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December 2024

Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series – V-Mail In WWII

December 7, 2024 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
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Speaker Series: How To Research WWII Veterans

December 13, 2024 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
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Speaker Series: WWII and the Use of German Rail Cars in the Holocaust

December 15, 2024 @ 10:15 am, ending 11:15 am
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Battle of the Bulge History Experience Weekend

December 28, 2024 @ 10:00 am, ending December 29, 2024 @ 4:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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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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Speaker Series: Korea – All Roads Lead To Hagaru

December 28, 2024 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
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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.

January 16 @ 6:00 pm, ending 8:00 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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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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The Romans Are Coming!

January 25 @ 11:00 am, ending 3:00 pm
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Free

Holocaust Remembrance Day Special Ceremony

January 27 @ 12:00 pm, ending 2:00 pm
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February 2025

Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: The Forgotten Angel of Bastogne

February 12 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
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Battle of Iwo Jima Remembered

February 22 @ 10:00 am, ending 5:00 pm
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Speaker Presentation: Firefighting During WWII

February 22 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:00 pm
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Speaker Series: The Six Triple Eight: All-Black, All-Female Battalion That Defied the Odds

February 28 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
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April 2025

Free with standard museum admission

Speaker Series: A Perfect Frenzy by Author Andrew Lawler

April 12 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
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$30

Planks & Tanks: Yoga to Benefit Veterans

April 26 @ 9:00 am, ending 10:00 am
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May 2025

Speaker Series: Through My Father’s Eyes – Untold Stories of Easy Company

May 10 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm

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

May 15 @ 6:00 pm, ending 8:30 pm
American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States
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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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OPEN ALL WEEK FOR SPRING BREAK - Including Patriot's Day on Monday 4/21 and Tuesday 4/22

We will be open all week for MA Spring Break Week from Monday, April 21st through Sunday, April 27th from 10am to 5pm each day. A great opportunity for families to visit on the school break. Buy tickets at the Admissions Desk or save $2 per ticket by buying online!