What is your favorite water-cooled machine gun of all time?![]()
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Join the conversation and share your thoughts! 💭 Each week, We're posing a question about historical military vehicles, and we want YOU to weigh in. Whether you’re a history buff, or just curious—we want to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment below to cast your vote! 👇![]()
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During the American Heritage Museum’s WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend on Sunday, August 17th, we will honor Purple Heart recipients from all eras and branches of service. This powerful event provides a fitting tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. Purple Heart recipients and their families are encouraged to share their experiences and stories with attendees. At 12:00pm we will have a special commemorative gathering and photo opportunity for all Purple Heart participants and the chance to share stories. ![]()
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We would love to highlight some of the Purple Heart recipients prior to Sunday, August 17. If you are a recipient or know of one and would like to share your story please email Hunter Chaney at hunter@americanheritagemuseum.org
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 July 23rd is a wheel on our HMMWV… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
Good luck on this week’s challenge! ![]()
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from July 23rd is the front left wheel on our M1114 HMMWV, or "Humvee"! Have you ever driven a Humvee?![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, July 30th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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🗓️ Celebrating 249 Years of the U.S. Army Medical Corps!![]()
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Today, we honor the 249th birthday of the U.S. Army Medical Corps, and their nearly two and a half centuries of unwavering service, sacrifice, and innovation in battlefield medicine.![]()
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📸 Pictured here: A side-by-side view of a World War I Model T ambulance and a modern-day National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk MEDEVAC helicopter.![]()
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This photo captures more than just machinery — it shows a century of progress in mechanized medical transportation. From navigating triage stations among the muddy trenches of the First World War to rapid air evacuation on today’s modern battlefields, the Army Medical Corps has evolved dramatically, but its mission has remained steadfast: Saving lives and bringing our wounded home.![]()
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A huge thank you to the Massachusetts Army National Guard for bringing one of their UH-60 Blackhawks to our last event!![]()
And to the doctors, medics, nurses, and all medical professionals who have served and continue to serve — we thank you for 249 years of dedication and courage. ⚕️⛑️ ![]()
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(Photo Credit to Matthew Ford, and Keith Reid @madbadger_aviatonlens on IG)
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.
