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Did you know that our TBM-3E Avenger currently on display in our annex hangar during special event weekends operated as a fire bomber / sprayer in civilian service after WWII and before we restored it from 1984-1986? Here is a photo of it in 1978 courtesy of the Warbird Information Exchange (WIX) and Warbird Resource Group as taken by Martin Kyburz - it certainly looks a lot different today! See more photos of the TBM both before and after restoration at: www.warbirdregistry.org/avengerregistry/avenger-91733.html ... See MoreSee Less
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Today we celebrate the birthday of Harriet Quimby, one of America’s great aviation pioneers. Born on May 11, 1875, Quimby became the first American woman to earn a pilot’s license in 1911 and quickly captured national attention with her skill, courage, and unmistakable purple flying suit.In 1912, she made history again as the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel, piloting a Blériot XI, the same type of early aircraft now on display in the American Heritage Museum’s annex hangar. Her achievement came just years after the dawn of powered flight and helped inspire generations of women in aviation.The included photo shows Connie Tobias, pilot and Harriet Quimby re-enactor, flying the AHM Blériot 20 years ago, bringing Quimby’s remarkable legacy back to life.#HarrietQuimby #AviationHistory #WomenInAviation #AmericanHeritageMuseum #BleriotXI #LivingHistory ... See MoreSee Less
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On this day in 1940, Germany launched its invasion of Western Europe. Aircraft, tanks, motorized units, and communications helped change the pace of warfare in the opening phase of the Battle of France. The American Heritage Museum has several notable artifacts on display related to the Battle of France including the German Panzer 1 tank and the British Matilda Mk.II. Additionally, the museum is currently restoring an original German Junkers Ju 87D-5 Stuka in the Czech Republic and a German Heinkel He 111H-3 bomber in Florida for eventual display - both key aircraft used by Germany in its Blitzkrieg tactics. Learn more about the Battle of France by visiting us today! ... See MoreSee Less
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On this day in 1945, Victory in Europe Day marked the end of World War II in Europe. For millions, it meant liberation, relief, grief, and the beginning of rebuilding after years of destruction. The American Heritage Museum has one of the largest collections of tanks, military vehicles, and artifacts from the European Campaign and we invite you to come and explore more! ... See MoreSee Less
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Armor Sponsors and Plane Sponsors

There is no better way to support your special aircraft, tank, vehicle, or museum exhibit than to become an Armor Sponsor or Plane Sponsor. Your donation goes right to the program that you are most dedicated to, and your directed support helps us fund new restoration or expansion.

Armor Sponsor or Plane Sponsor Details

$7000 One-Time Contribution
Membership for one person includes lifetime unlimited admission for the member and up to five (5) additional people to the American Heritage Museum, a 50% discount to Re-Enactment Events at the American Heritage Museum, Free Admission for six (6) to other select special event weekends at the American Heritage Museum, a 10% discount to the museum store or PX, a window decal, and a subscription to member publications.

Armor and Plane Sponsors may also choose one gift from the following added benefits:

A) A personalized A-2 Bomber Jacket with a hand-painted leather patch of the sponsored artifact as well as a personalized name plate.

B) Mahogany desktop model of the aircraft or tank sponsored.

C) Framed and matted photograph of the aircraft or tank sponsored.

Due to IRS donation guidelines, the fair-market value of the added gifts outlined above reduces the tax-deductibility of the donation, please contact us for more details on this. Not all benefit gifts may be immediately available and may require special orders once the donation is made.

To become an Armor Sponsor or Plane Sponsor, please call Ryan Keough, Director of Development, at 978-562-9182 or email rkeough@collingsfoundation.org for details.

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OPEN ALL WEEK FOR SPRING BREAK - Including Patriots Day on Monday 4/20 and Tuesday 4/21

The American Heritage Museum is open all week, Monday 4/20 through Sunday 4/26 for the MA Schools Spring Break Week. The museum is open 10am to 5pm daily.