January 27th, 1973. The Vietnam War ends for the United States with the Paris Peace Accords. Read more: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/2023/01/january-27th-1973-vietnam-war-ends-with-paris-peace-accords/
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Essay submission deadline for the WWII Normandy history trip scholarship is this Friday, January 27th. An 11-day all expense paid trip for a Junior level high school student to join the WWII Museum's Normandy Academy. For more information see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/2023/01/wwii-normandy-tour-scholarship/
WWII Normandy Tour Scholarship - The American Heritage Museum
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WWII Normandy Tour Scholarship January 11, 2023 In partnership with the WWII Museum’s Normandy Academy in New Orleans, the American Heritage Museum is offering an 11-day expense paid trip for one hi...3 days ago ·
This Friday, 11 AM to 12 PM, join us at the AHM for a wonderful talk about Tank Technologies with former Master Gunner and tank platoon Sergeant Gregg Pomerleau. Mr. Pomerleau will dive deep into the advancement of tank technologies over time, highlighting many tanks currently on display in the museum. No reservations needed.
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The American Heritage Museum will be open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Monday, January 16th, 10 AM to 5 PM.
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We are pleased to announce the Normandy WWII Tour scholarship.![]()
In partnership with the WWII Museum’s Normandy Academy in New Orleans, the American Heritage Museum is offering an 11-day expense paid trip for one high school junior level student to France on June 26th to July 6th, 2023. The student will join the Normandy Academy group to see all the major sites related to the June 1944 landings. He or She will get an up-close view of the events and places involved in the Battle of Normandy. The student will spend several days visiting the landing beaches of D-Day, important sites related to German occupation and/or the Allied invasion, museums, and several cemeteries. He / She will also get to talk to a member of the French Resistance from the war and have dinner with her. Before leaving Normandy, students will visit the American cemetery and give a presentation on the service member they researched before placing flowers on his/her grave. ![]()
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For more information on the Normandy Academy trip see: www.nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/educational-travel/student-travel-national-wwii-museum/...![]()
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How to apply:![]()
Write a one-page letter explaining why you would like to visit the historic Normandy landing sites. ![]()
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Send letter to:![]()
American Heritage Museum![]()
c/o Hunter Chaney![]()
568 Main Street![]()
Hudson, MA 01749![]()
Email is fine. Send to: hchaney@collingsfoundation.org![]()
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Requirements: ![]()
Application deadline is January 27th, 2023.![]()
Student must be 15 years of age by the time of the trip.![]()
Student must present their trip to an audience of peers and public at the American Heritage Museum and their own school.
Normandy Academy 2023 | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans
www.nationalww2museum.org
This course examines leadership and decision-making scenarios during the Battle of Normandy. Through readings, battlefield visits in Normandy, and online discussion forums, students analyze the decisi...3 weeks ago ·
Group Tours
SCHEDULING YOUR GROUP
The American Heritage Museum is open for group tours Wednesday through Sunday each week. Group tour reservations can be made up to one year in advance and should be made at least two weeks in advance if you would like a docent / tour guide during your visitation (subject to availability). Group tours are scheduled throughout the day, so please be prepared to provide several options of times that would work for your group. Please plan between 2 to 3 hours for your visit.
Please select the type of group tour you are planning to start the reservation process:
School / Student Group Tours – Includes Schools, Home Schools, Colleges, etc.
Adult / Child Group Tours – Includes Clubs, Fraternal Organizations, Scouts, ROTC, CAP.
Senior Group Tours – Includes Senior Centers, Communities, Assisted Living, and Clubs
PAYMENT
The American Heritage Museum accepts credit cards, company checks and cash. We do not provide direct billing or receive purchase orders for payment. Deposits are not required. Tickets must be purchased together as a single transaction. Upon arrival and after payment has been received, tickets will be provided.
PARKING
Buses may unload in front of the American Heritage Museum at the entry vestibule on the North side of the building off the access road entering from 568 Main Street. Bus parking is allowed on the West side of the museum building.
For more information about group tours, contact groupsales@collingsfoundation.org or 978-562-9182.
