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)
Meet the Sd.Kfz. 2 Kettenkraftrad!![]()
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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!
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-...
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
