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Join us Saturday, October 31 for TANK or TREAT at the American Heritage Museum from 10am to 5pm! Free admission for children in costume with an adult admission. Trick or Treating around the museum all day! www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/tank-or-treat-halloween-at-the-american-heritage-museum/
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ONE OF WWII’S MOST DARING AIR RAIDS. ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT AT AHM.![]()
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On Thursday, November 5, the American Heritage Museum welcomes New York Times bestselling author Adam Makos for a special History After Hours presentation celebrating his new book, “Tidal Wave”.![]()
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Released just two days earlier, “Tidal Wave” tells the gripping story of the August 1, 1943 raid on Ploesti, Romania, when American B-24 Liberator crews flew at extremely low altitude through fighters, flak, smoke, and fire to strike critical Axis oil refineries.![]()
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If you know Makos from “A Higher Call”, “Spearhead”, or “Devotion”, you know how powerfully he brings military history to life.![]()
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Now hear the story directly from him.![]()
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📅 Thursday, November 5![]()
🎤 Presentation: 7:00–8:00 PM![]()
✍️ Book signing immediately following![]()
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Copies of Tidal Wave will be available through event registration, and Adam Makos will personally sign books after the presentation.![]()
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🎟️ Advance registration is strongly recommended.![]()
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Reserve your tickets and copy of “Tidal Wave” at AmericanHeritageMuseum.org or the link in our bio.![]()
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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
February 2026
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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25th Anniversary Commemoration of 9/11 Attacks with Joyce Ng, 3 World Trade Center Survivor
Included with Standard Museum Admission
To commemorate the upcoming 25th anniversary of September 11, 9/11 survivor Joyce Ng will donate a rare Ground Zero artifact to the museum's permanent exhibit and talk about her escape from the World Trade Center during a special event on Thursday, September 10th from 3:00pm to 4:30pm at the American Heritage Museum. On September 11, 2001, Joyce found herself trapped inside 3 World Trade Center, the Marriott World Trade Center hotel—when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower,…
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History Takes Flight – Historic Aviation Weekend
$20 – $30
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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PatCon 2026: IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers Annual Scale Model Show and Contest
$10 – $25
The American Heritage Museum is proud to host PatCon 2026, the Annual Scale Model Show and Contest sponsored by IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers. This is the third year that PatCon will be taking place at the American Heritage Museum and the event will take place in the AHM Annex Hangar adjacent to the main museum. Interested in taking part in the competition? See all the details, costs, and entry forms on the IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers PatCon 2026 Website at…
Find out more »October 2026
History After Hours: Hope and Courage – A Vietnam POW’s Story with Captain Mike Penn
Included with Standard Museum Admission
Join the American Heritage Museum for a special History After Hours presentation with Captain Mike Penn, a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot, Vietnam War prisoner of war, airline pilot, and author of Hope and Courage. Museum Hours: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Presentation: 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Penn dreamed of becoming a military aviator from an early age. After completing college and earning his commission, he entered the demanding world of naval aviation, where discipline, teamwork, leadership, and attention to detail were…
Find out more »Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment Weekend
$25 – $40
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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Tank or Treat: Halloween at the American Heritage Museum
Free – $21
Have a historic Halloween at the American Heritage Museum on Saturday, October 31st 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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