New rubber on the M4 Sherman road wheels! Getting the tank ready for driving instruction and WWII Tank Demo Weekend - May 27th & 28th www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/tank-demonstration-weekend-may-2023/
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March 21st - Rosie the Riveter Day! Read this interesting article on women in the workforce from WWII onward: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/2023/03/rosie-the-riveter-day-march-21st/
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This Saturday is M1 Abrams day! Join us at the American Heritage Museum for a in-depth talk about America's main heavy tank with Mike Manougian, a docent at the American Heritage Museum. He has recent experience in the US Army and as an Abrams tank company commander. He will discuss the history of the Abrams tank, its capabilities, tactical employment, and lessons learned from recent wars. Mike will also talk about his own experience as Commander of a tank company. 2 PM to 3:30 PM. No reservations needed. See: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/ahm-presentation-history-of-the-abrams-tank/
1 month ago ·
Mark your calendars! This Saturday, February 25th, 2 PM to 3:30 PM, we will host a special presentation on the M1A1 Abrams tank with Mike Manougian, Abrams tanks Company Commander. Mike will discuss the history of the Abrams tank, its capabilities, tactical employment, and lessons learned from recent wars. He will also talk about his own experience as Commander of a tank company. No reservations needed. More information see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/ahm-presentation-history-of-the-abrams-tank/
1 month ago ·
Tomorrow, Friday, February 17th, from 2 PM to 3 PM, we will have author John Magnarelli talk about his book "11B10 - Memories of a Light Weapons Infantryman in Vietnam." Excellent opportunity to hear about Mr. Magnarelli's experiences as a soldier in the Vietnam War and see the new Hanoi Hilton exhibit. See: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-11b10-memories-of-a-light-weapons-infantryman...
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Drive the Famous Iconic Movie Star Medium Tank of WWII
The American Heritage Museum is proud to offer exciting tank driving experiences in the Spring, Summer, and Fall aboard the M4 Sherman Medium tank used throughout World War II. The M4 Sherman is the iconic tank that was used in all theaters of operations, including the offensive campaign that surged toward Berlin in 1944. This M4 Sherman is also a movie star, being the star of the 1982 movie “Tank” with James Garner.
Tank driving programs on the M4 Sherman are a donation of $1495.00 per driving participant aboard the tank for a one hour training experience that includes ground instruction, startup, driving instruction with our instructor, and YOU drive the M4 Sherman for 20 minutes on our tank driving grounds at the American Heritage Museum. If you would like to add an additional rider in the turret during your driving experience, please add a $195 donation to your booking. Most of the cost of the driving program is considered a tax-deductible contribution.
Watch a Video on the M4 Driving Experience
Book Your M4 Sherman Tank Driving Experience Today!
Tank driving experiences on the M4 Sherman are being offered in the mornings of select weekends through the season. Please click the button below for schedules and online booking. We can also accommodate custom tank driving slots during weekdays when available – call us at 978-562-9182 to inquire about weekday driving reservations.
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 to drive. Any additional riders in the turret must be at least 5′ tall to ride. Children under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult in the turret if they meet the height requirement.
Gift Certificates Available
Looking to give a tank driving experience as a gift? We have presentation gift certificates available for gift giving to the tank enthusiast in your family! Tank Driving Gift Certificates are open ended and allow the recipient to schedule their own driving experience at their convenience. Click here to learn more about and purchase an M4 Sherman Tank Driving Experience Gift Certificate at this link.
History of the M4 Sherman
One of the most produced tanks of WWII, the M4 Sherman saw its debut storming across the hot sands of North Africa in 1942, and went on to see combat in every theater. M4s could be seen everywhere, from the island-hopping campaigns in the Pacific to the dangerous hedgerows of Normandy, even fighting in the steppes of the Eastern Front. Packing a 75mm main cannon, the M4 was a strong and reliable tank on the battlefield. Through progressive upgrades the M4 remained the definitive Allied tank throughout the Second World War and into Korea. Loved by crews for its ease of use and maintenance, the M4 Sherman remains a symbol of the Liberation of Europe and a testament to the bravery of the crews that fought in them.
SPECIFICATIONS
Armament: 75mm M3 Cannon, one .50 cal. MG and 2x .30 cal. MGs.
Crew: 5, Commander, Gunner, Driver, Loader, Co-Driver.
Engine: 450 Horsepower Ford GAA, 1,100 cubic inch V-8
Range: 130 miles
