Do you know a WWII veteran who would like to join the Veteran's Roundtable during this weekend's WWII re-enactment? Email Hunter Chaney at hchaney@collingsfoundation.org
The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from October 1st is the roll of track in our "Arsenal of Democracy" exhibit! These tracks go to the American M4 Sherman. This roll is made up of about 70 track blocks, and 140 end connectors, weighing in at a staggering 2,400 lbs. (1088.6 kg)!![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, October 8th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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Starting to pull out some armor and aircraft for this weekend's Battle for the Airfield WWII re-enactment. The famous L4 "Rosie The Rocketer" will be participating. For more information on the re-enactment and WWII Veterans Roundtable see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/wwii-re-enactment-battle-for-the-airfield-october-2025/
REMINDER: The American Heritage Museum is a private, non-profit museum, not part of the gov't shutdown. Open Wed-Sun, 10am to 5pm.
Join us today at the AHM 2:30 to 3:30 for a special presentation by James Ellman on his book 'Seeds of Victory'. No reservations needed. More information see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-seeds-of-victory-defeat-triumph-and-the-ameri...
M24 Chaffee WWII Light Tank Driving Training Program Gift Certificate
Give the gift of a thrilling experience like no other, the M24 Chaffee 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 light tank that served in three wars! The participant will then spend a thrilling 20 minutes of driving the M24 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.
