The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from September 3rd is the gunners sight opening in the mantlet of our IS-2! Notice the crude torch cut on the side of the gun mantlet. This is indicative of WWII era Soviet manufacturing. ![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, September 9th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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Before the United States officially entered World War I, a small group of dedicated American volunteers in France formed the American Ambulance Field Service. These young men used donated cars, and their own courage, to drive wounded soldiers from the frontline first aid stations to hospitals. Operating under dangerous conditions, they risked their lives to save others while building a reputation for bravery and selflessness.![]()
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This American Heritage Museum video feature takes a closer look at the origins and impact of the American Ambulance Field Service. From their beginnings in France to the fundraising efforts back home, their story is one of compassion, sacrifice, and service during one of history’s deadliest conflicts.
Unsung Heroes: The Little-know Story of The American Ambulance Field Service
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Before the United States officially entered World War I, a small group of dedicated American volunteers in France formed the American Ambulance Field Service...
A great restoration update on the American Heritage Museum Fairchild PT-19 Recruit that served as a training aircraft for the Tuskegee Airmen from Vintage Aviation News -
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The American Heritage Museum is restoring one of only two surviving Fairchild PT-19A trainers used by the Tuskegee Airmen. Delivered new to Moton Field in 1944, the aircraft is undergoing a full facto...
Enter to Win a WWII Jeep AND a Jerry Can Mini Bar at: ahmus.me/jerrycanfb - Cruise down the "Road to Victory" and help support the American Heritage Museum! Enter to win our grand prize, a 1944 Ford GPW Jeep, and through September 30th, you'll ALSO be entered to win a custom WWII-style Jerry Can Mini Bar! Click the link above and you'll also get 20% more in bonus entries too! Do it now before it drives away!
Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?! ![]()
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Thanks to everyone who played last week… The answer for August 27th is the tailhook on our F6F-3N Hellcat… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
Good luck on this week’s challenge! ![]()
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World War II Tank Driving Experiences and Tank Rides!
The mission of the American Heritage Museum is to bring visitors an immersive experience in history to give a greater appreciation for those who lived it and an excitement to learn more. For the ultimate immersive experience, the American Heritage Museum is offering YOU the opportunity to ride aboard or even DRIVE a real tank from World War II… the M4A3 Sherman Medium Tank, the M24 Chaffee Light Tank, or the M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer.
Being a crew member or driving a tank is not particularly comfortable. These metal beasts are all business, designed to go over most obstacles with ease and destroy anything in its path. Once in a tank, it is clearly evident you are driving a machine with great power. When you’re in a tank, things don’t happen to you – You happen to them!
From April through October, the American Heritage Museum offers tank riding and driving programs in the Sherman, Chaffee, and Jackson right here at our tank training area right behind the museum in Hudson, Massachusetts. You’ll check in for your experience and be transported back to 1944 as you step aboard!
Learn about each tank riding or driving program in the listings below and book online if you desire! You may also call us to book at 978-562-9182 M-F from 9am to 5pm (ET).
All tank driving experiences are considered tax-deductible contributions and 100% of the donations for the experience goes into the upkeep and restoration of the vehicles and growth of the programs at the American Heritage Museum.
World War II Tank Driving Instruction Programs
Hour-Long Training Experience with 20-minutes of you at the controls of the M24 Chaffee or M4 Sherman. Select your tank driving experience below:
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World War II Tank Ride Programs
10-minute ride experiences aboard the M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer, M24 Chaffee light tank, and the M4 Sherman medium tank. Select your tank driving experience below:
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M36 JACKSON
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M24 CHAFFEE
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M4 SHERMAN
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Buy a Gift Certificate!
Do you have a special someone that you’d like to give the gift of a tank driving experience or tank ride to? We have gift certificates available for immediate shipping! Recipients can choose their own date to schedule their experience once they receive our experience certificate package.
