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 June 25th is a part of the running gear on our LVT(a)-4… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
Good luck on this week’s challenge! ![]()
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Coming this Saturday at AHM, don't miss the great talk by George Hayward on his book The Party Dolls. A tragic story of two Americans who attempted to escape from a Hanoi POW camp during the Vietnam War. 1pm to 2:30pm. No reservations needed. More information see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-the-party-dolls-escape-from-the-zoo-annex/
The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from June 25th is a part of the track tensioning system on our LVT(a)-4! Have you ever tensioned a tank track?![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, July 2nd at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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Today, June 27th is National PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Day. This is an especially important date for us to acknowledge here at the American Heritage Museum, due to the immense number of veterans that suffer from this terrible condition. ![]()
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As reported by the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs), in 2022, 6,407 veterans took their own lives. That's 17.6 veterans every day. Many of these were related to struggles with PTSD.![]()
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So as we close out Men's Mental Health Month, we would like to urge a gentle reminder. Check in on your family, friends and loved ones. These struggles are often silent and overlooked, and sometimes all it takes to help someone is for them to know that someone cares.![]()
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If you are struggling with your own mental health problems, there are people who can help. ![]()
Call 988 or text TALK to 741741 to reach a representative at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 💚
What is your favorite Anti-Tank 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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M36 Jackson WWII Tank Destroyer Ride Gift Certificate
Give the gift of a tank ride experience aboard the 1944 M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA. The M36 Jackson is booked on a per-seat basis as it can accomodate up to five (5) passengers per ride. One rider will be assigned to the hull gunner position and the other four riders will be positioned in the turret for a thrilling 10 minute ride around our tank operating course by one of our professional tank drivers. It’s a simple and easy digital gift certificate that is perfect for the World War II enthusiast in your life!
Gift Certificates never expire and covers the cost of the ride package, even if prices increase in coming years.
M36 Jackson Gift Certificates are purchased online and are emailed to the giver to either print or email as a gift to the recipient. It’s great for a last-minute gift without having to wait for something in the mail!
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 riders must be at least 5′ tall and be physically able to board and disembark from the tank without assistance. Due to physical constraints, all riders must have good mobility. All riders under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
