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Eighty years ago, veterans of World War II were starting to come home, able to spend the holidays with their families again in peacetime. As we reflect on the happiness they experienced, let us all find peace, joy, and comfort with our loved ones as we share this precious time of year. From all of us at the American Heritage Museum, Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings to you, wherever you are, and our best wishes for a happy and healthy 2026! (Artwork by @djangostudios for the American Heritage Museum) ... See MoreSee Less
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Speaker Series: Cold War Massachusetts - Tomorrow, 12/12 at 2:30.Did you know MIT in Cambridge became one of the most important research centers for U.S. Cold War defense technology, especially through its Lincoln Laboratory, founded in 1951. The lab played a major role in developing the SAGE (Semi-Automatic Ground Environment) air-defense system—one of the earliest large-scale computer networks, and a precursor to modern digital command-and-control and networking technologies. Learn more tomorrow! ... See MoreSee Less
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M4 Sherman WWII Medium Tank Driving Training Program Gift Certificate

Give the gift of an epic experience in World War II history, the M4A3 Sherman Driving Experience at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA. This hour-long program gives the participant a full lesson in how to start, operate, and drive the most famous and iconic Allied medium tank of WWII! The participant will then spend a thrilling 20 minutes of driving the M4 through our tank course as the sole driver on the left side drivers position with a professional tank instructor teaching you from the right seat! It’s a great arm workout for participants!

Gift Certificates never expire and covers the cost of the ride package, even if prices increase in coming years.

Gift Certificates come in handsome presentation folders with a frameable certificate along with redemption instructions and other materials from the American Heritage Museum – a perfect package for a gift! Certificates are sent as a physical mail package to either the giver for a gift at a later date, or it may be directly mailed to the recipient with a gift message.

All proceeds from our WWII tank experience programs benefits the American Heritage Museum, a 501c3 non-profit organization. All donations for tank experience programs are considered a tax-deductible contribution.

Restrictions: All gift certificates are redeemed at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA. For safety, all driving participants should be 16 years of age or older and be at least 5′ 2″ tall and have good physical strength (especially arms) to drive. All participants must be physically able to board and disembark from the tank without assistance.

Program Cost:
$1,495 Per Person for the Driver Training Package
(tax-deductible donation)

Order a gift certificate at the button below
or call 978-562-9182 to order.
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Open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday - Closed Thursday (New Years Day)

The American Heritage Museum will be open on Monday, December 29; Tuesday, December 30; and Wednesday, December 31 from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. The museum will be closed on Thursday, January 1st.