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Eighty years ago, veterans of World War II were starting to come home, able to spend the holidays with their families again in peacetime. As we reflect on the happiness they experienced, let us all find peace, joy, and comfort with our loved ones as we share this precious time of year. From all of us at the American Heritage Museum, Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings to you, wherever you are, and our best wishes for a happy and healthy 2026! (Artwork by @djangostudios for the American Heritage Museum) ... See MoreSee Less
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Speaker Series: Cold War Massachusetts - Tomorrow, 12/12 at 2:30.Did you know MIT in Cambridge became one of the most important research centers for U.S. Cold War defense technology, especially through its Lincoln Laboratory, founded in 1951. The lab played a major role in developing the SAGE (Semi-Automatic Ground Environment) air-defense system—one of the earliest large-scale computer networks, and a precursor to modern digital command-and-control and networking technologies. Learn more tomorrow! ... See MoreSee Less
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Don't miss this Friday's Speaker Series - Cold War Massachusetts: Hidden Infrastructure and the Legacy of Preparedness. Dec. 12th, 2:30 to 3:30. See: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-cold-war-massachusetts-hidden-infrastructure-... ... See MoreSee Less
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You can help bring history to life for thousands of Massachusetts students.

The “Help Fuel Our Field Trips” campaign supports the American Heritage Museum’s School Field Trip Grant Fund, which provides critical funding for transportation and admission for financially challenged schools across the region.

Field Trips Make a Huge Difference for Students

Field trips to the American Heritage Museum aren’t just exciting days out — they’re transformational learning experiences. Designed to align with the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework, our exhibits take students on a powerful journey through American and world history — from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts — through authentic artifacts, detailed dioramas, and compelling personal stories. Additionally, our recently added interpretive exhibits on the Holocaust teach about past genocides and other atrocity crimes illustrates the dangers of antisemitism, racism, and all forms of discrimination and dehumanization.

For many students, especially those from under-resourced schools, these visits offer a rare and meaningful connection to the past — the kind of experiential learning that inspires empathy, critical thinking, and a lifelong appreciation for history.

With your support, we can ensure that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to step into history and explore the events, people, and ideas that shaped the world we live in today.

Use the options below to give today and help us make field trips accessible for as many students as we can!

 

Make a Donation to the Fuel Our Field Trips Fund Online

Make a donation online to support the Fuel Our Field Trips Fund to benefit the 2025-2026 school year.

Make a Donation Online

Make a Donation to the Fuel Our Field Trips Fund by Mail / Check

Make a donation by mail to support the Fuel Our Field Trips Fund for trips during the 2025-2026 school year!

Make a Donation by Mail

Other Ways to Donate

Don’t forget that you can also give through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), donate appreciated stock, or even cryptocurrency to support the effort too! Learn how at this link to our Smart Giving website or contact Ryan Keough, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at 978-562-9182 x203 or email rkeough@americanheritagemuseum.org to discuss.

If you are interested in sponsoring a full field trip for a specific school or district, please also contact us to learn how you can do this.

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Open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday - Closed Thursday (New Years Day)

The American Heritage Museum will be open on Monday, December 29; Tuesday, December 30; and Wednesday, December 31 from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. The museum will be closed on Thursday, January 1st.