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Great segment on WCVB Channel 5 Boston featuring our friend, WWII Veteran Caster Salemi, about his experiences in the Pacific Theater as we approach the 80th Anniversary of V-J Day. Caster will be our guest at this weekend's WWII Tank Demo Weekend at the American Heritage Museum, so please come out and meet him!
Mass. veteran shares World War II memories at Hudson museum
www.wcvb.com
As the 80th anniversary of V-J Day approaches, veteran Caster Salemi reflects on his World War II experiences at Hudson's American Heritage Museum.
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 August 6th is the tow hitch on our A34 Comet… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
Good luck on this week’s challenge! ![]()
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from August 6th is the rear tow hitch on our A34 Comet! Something interesting about this tow hitch is that it uses a leaf spring system to give the hitch a little give! Have you ever towed something with a tank?![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, August 13th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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For those of you who might remember the signature we found in the fuselage of the P-47 Thunderbolt during disassembly and our search for the "Rosie the Riveter" from Republic Aircraft in Evansville who wrote it... we found her! Read more at:
Exciting P-47 Thunderbolt Restoration Update - August 2025 - The American Heritage Museum
www.americanheritagemuseum.org
Exciting P-47 Thunderbolt Restoration Update – August 2025 August 6, 2025 It’s been some time since we last updated our supporters on the restoration of Republic P‑47D‑40‑RA, serial number 4...American Heritage Museum Volunteer Information Center
For Currently Registered Volunteers
Below is the link for currently registered volunteers to login to the American Heritage Museum Volunteer Information Center for volunteer profile management, scheduling, and time tracking.
Click here to Login to the
AHM Volunteer Information Center
NEW: Volgistics now available as an App on both Apple iOS and Google Play – just install “VicNet – Volunteer Portal” at the links below:
If you have not registered to become a volunteer, please first become a member of the American Heritage Museum at this link, then sign up to become a volunteer at this link and then our Volunteer Manager will contact you to schedule an interview time.
If you have any issues, please contact Colin Rixon at crixonvet@gmail.com.
Get familiar with the American Heritage Museum’s collection! See below for artifact and exhibit descriptions and origins:
Docent Handbook Pgs. 1-25
Docent Handbook Pgs. 26-50
Docent Handbook Pgs. 51-75
Docent Handbook Pgs. 75-110
