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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-... ... See MoreSee Less
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Bob Tyce and the Attack on Pearl Harbor#AmericanHeritageMuseum #VisitMA #militaryhistory #historymuseum #wwii #ww2 #WorldWarII #worldwar2 #army #tanks #worldoftanks #tanknerd #PearlHarbor #neverforget ... See MoreSee Less
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As part of our commitment to community engagement, the American Heritage Museum will offer free admission to all residents of Hudson and Stow this weekend - December 6th and 7th. Hope you can make it! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, December 4th, 2025, marks the 75th anniversary of Captain Thomas J. Hudner Jr's valiant attempt to rescue Ensign Jesse L. Brown in the Chosin Reservoir.On December 4, 1950, Hudner, a native of Fall River, Massachusetts, and Brown, one of the first African-American U.S. naval aviators, were part of a flight of F4U Corsair fighter planes tasked with supporting U.S. Marine ground forces in Korea. During their mission, Ensign Brown's aircraft was struck by small arms fire, forcing him to crash-land in the Chosin Reservoir.Shortly after, Captain Hudner intentionally crash landed his own airplane in the reservoir and rushed to Brown's crash site to try and rescue him. Upon arriving at the now burning wreck, he found that Brown's legs were pinned in the cockpit. A rescue helicopter arrived shortly after and Hudner, accompanied by the pilot, tried for 45 minutes to free Brown to no avail. Ensign Brown passed away shortly after from blood loss and exposure to extreme cold, and Hudner was forced to leave his body and evacuate by helicopter.Captain Hudner was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 13th, 1951, for his actions and met Brown's widow, Daisy, during the ceremony. The two would stay in contact for the next 50 years.The book "Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Brotherhood and Sacrifice " by Adam Makos details the entire ordeal, with a film adaptation which premiered in 2022.Today, we remember and honor Captain Hudner and Ensign Brown for their valiant service and sacrifices made in the pursuit of freedom. ... See MoreSee Less
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from November 26th is the hood ornament on our 1942 Buick! This car was one of the last produced at Buick's plant in Flint, Michigan in 1942. Buick was one of many companies who, after the United States entered WWII, stopped producing civilian goods and began the production of war goods.Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, December 3rd at 10:00 am EST!#americanheritagemuseum #whatisitwednesday ... 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 TODAY for Veterans Day - 10:00am to 6:30pm

The American Heritage Museum is open on Tuesday, November 11th from 10:00am to 6:30pm in honor of Veterans Day. All Veterans and Active-Duty Military are admitted for free today.