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/
So, You Want to be an M18 Hellcat Gunner?![]()
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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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🎤 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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#visitma #AdamMakos #b24liberator #WWII #ploesti
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
Get ready for the Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment this Saturday & Sunday, October 10-11, 2026! Get tickets at: ahmus.me/bfta26
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