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Today, March 25th, is National Medal of Honor Day. In honor of this, we would like to take the opportunity to honor MoH recipient Colonel John Riley “Killer” Kane. “Killer” Kane was a B-24 Liberator pilot who led the 98th Bomb Group in Operation Tidal Wave; a large-scale bombing raid on German run oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania on Aug. 1st, 1943. Thanks to the generous donation of Mr. Curtis Burton, we have the honor and privilege of displaying Col. Kane’s Medal of Honor here at the American Heritage Museum as part of our Italian Campaign gallery. You can read more about Col. John “Killer” Kane at: bit.ly/4iVKYaq#americanheritagemuseum #medalofhonor #moh #usaaf #ploesti #operationtidalwave #wwii #wwiihistory #worldwarii #worldwar2 #b24liberator ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is Rosie the Riveter Day, honoring the iconic symbol of female empowerment during WWII. Rosie represented the millions of women who entered industrial jobs, proving their strength and capability. Despite facing discrimination, they paved the way for workplace rights and gender equality. Rosie’s legacy lives on in today’s fight for equal pay, representation, and opportunity—reminding us: “We Can Do It!”Read our full article about today's importance at: bit.ly/4hDJaly#americanheritagemuseum #rosietheriveter #rosietheriveterday #celebratewomen #womenshistorymonth #inspiringwomentoday #worldwarii #wwii #arsenalofdemocracy ... See MoreSee Less
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One of the goals of the American Heritage Museum is to encourage our visitors to learn about the veterans in your own family and reflect on the experiences they went through during their service. When we first started, our focus was on our World War II veteran community, but sadly, many of our WWII veterans are no longer with us and many family members only learned about their service after their passing. Think of the WWII veteran that was in your life... family or friend. What is the one question you'd ask them today if they were still with us? Such questions may inspire others who have veterans in their life to ask the same and keep their stories alive. Please share your questions in the comments. Photo of WWII B-24 pilot Frank Tedesco (1921-2020), 451st BG and friend of the Collings Foundation via Emily Clark - Wicked Local (2013)#WWII #Veterans #WWIIveteran #veteranlife #AmericanHeritageMuseum ... See MoreSee Less
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Read the full post at: bit.ly/3FkwQZMThat old saying “the devil is in the details” certainly holds true for the ongoing restoration of Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina BuNo 2459 in New Smyrna Beach, FL at American Aero Services. Though the exterior restoration is mostly complete, the interior restoration to bring the aircraft back to accurate 1942 wartime configuration has been an enormous task that has tested the skills of the restoration crew led by project manager Casey Littrell. Because the aircraft arrived from Europe with little original equipment, nearly all of the interior components have either had be found or fabricated. And considering the early vintage of this PBY, original equipment is scarce… so just sourcing the materials is a monumental task in its own right. And for items that need to be fabricated, finding original drawings or photos to accurately reconstruct items is an additional challenge... (continued)Please read the full update with a gallery of photos at: bit.ly/3FkwQZM#PBYCatalina #PBY5A #FlyingBoat #USNavy #NavalAviation #AvGeek ... See MoreSee Less
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The American Heritage Museum is pleased to announce the launch of our first BSA Merit Badge Program for Scouting America for the American Heritage Merit Badge. Learn More at: bit.ly/43DVnDdEvery Scout swears to an oath that includes duty to their country. The American Heritage Merit Badge encourages a better understanding of American heritage, learn the ways in which the past has lead to our present nation, and truly knowing what it means to be an American.The American Heritage Merit Badge at the American Heritage Museum is a three-hour long program, which includes museum admission and a guided tour for scouts and leaders. By the end of the program (prerequisites required) the scout will have completed all requirements to earn the merit badge. The program is conducted by a registered BSA Merit Badge Councilor. A minimum of 10 scouts and 2 BSA registered adults is required per session and adults may be asked to assist.The program cost is $40 per Scout and BSA registered adults are free. To learn more about the program and to schedule, see: bit.ly/43DVnDd ... See MoreSee Less
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Become a Member of the American Heritage Museum & the Collings Foundation

Membership to the American Heritage Museum is your way to assure we keep the collection on display and growing each year. Your donation will provide critical funding to aid in the maintenance, restoration, and operation of our historic collections. Most importantly, you will help us to continue to carry on the mission to honor our veterans and educate future generations about their importance in history.


Annual Memberships

Annual Memberships include one year of unlimited admission as outlined below to the American Heritage Museum, free admission or discounts to special event tickets at the American Heritage Museum, a 10% discount to the museum store or PX, a window decal, and a subscription to member publications.

North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM) Benefits
New for 2025, Annual Memberships of $100 and above and Lifetime Membership includes membership to the North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM) which allows free member admission to over 1,400 reciprocal museums in North America – so your membership goes even farther! Please visit the NARM website for a full list of participating museums, and be sure to contact each museum prior to your visit, as some limitations may apply.

Student Membership – $35 Annually for Students 18 and Under – Membership for one student under 18 years of age.  Includes unlimited admission to the American Heritage Museum for one year, member card, an AHM window decal, free admission or discounted Special Event tickets (see event for specifics), 10% off gift shop purchases, subscription to all member publications, and the opportunity to apply to volunteer at the American Heritage Museum.
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Individual Membership – $60 Annually – Membership for one person. Includes unlimited admission to the American Heritage Museum for one year, member card, an AHM window decal, free admission or discounted Special Event tickets (see event for specifics), 10% off gift shop purchases, subscription to all member publications, and the opportunity to volunteer at the American Heritage Museum.
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Participating Membership – $100 Annually – Membership for one person. Includes unlimited admission to the American Heritage Museum for one year, member card, an AHM window decal, free admission or discounted Special Event tickets (see event for specifics), 10% off gift shop purchases, subscription to all member publications, and the opportunity to volunteer at the American Heritage Museum. Comes with a $50 annual discount on Tank Rides and Drives. Includes North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM) benefits for one member. 
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Dual Membership – $100 Annually – Membership for two adults. Includes unlimited admission to the American Heritage Museum for one year, member cards, an AHM window decal, free admission or discounted Special Event tickets (see event for specifics), 10% off gift shop purchases, subscription to all member publications, and the opportunity to volunteer at the American Heritage Museum. Includes North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM) benefits for two members.
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Family Membership – $140 Annually – Membership for up to two adults and all children 18 and under in the same household. Includes unlimited admission for two adults and all children 18 and under in the same household to the American Heritage Museum for one year, member card, an AHM window decal, free admission or discounted Special Event tickets (see event for specifics), 10% off gift shop purchases, subscription to all member publications, and the opportunity to volunteer at the American Heritage Museum. Includes North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM) benefits for two adults and two children*.
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Lifetime Membership

A Lifetime Membership to the Collings Foundation and American Heritage Museum includes unlimited admission for two adults and all children under 18 in the household and up to five additional guests (family or friends) to the American Heritage Museum, also included are two (2) experience certificates for an AHM Tank Ride Experience on either the M24 Chaffee, M4 Sherman, or M36 Jackson. Also includes special discounts to special event tickets at the American Heritage Museum, a 10% discount to the museum store or PX, an AHM window decal, a subscription to all member publications, public acknowledgement in the museum and in our annual magazine, and the opportunity to volunteer at the American Heritage Museum. Includes North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM) benefits for two members.

Lifetime Membership – $3000 One Time Contribution – Support the Collings Foundation and the American Heritage Museum in a major way while enjoying lifetime benefits. Click the link below to purchase online or call 978-562-9182.
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Corporate Memberships

Annual Corporate Members of the American Heritage Museum are valued partners who help the programs of the museum grow while offering enhanced access to their own employees and business partners. A variety of levels are available for businesses from small to large.

Corporate Memberships (Annual)
Click here for more information on the levels and benefits for annual Corporate Memberships.

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OPEN ALL WEEK FOR MA SCHOOL BREAK - Including Monday and Tuesday

We will be open all week for Presidents Day / MA School Break Week from Monday, February 17th through Sunday, February 23rd from 10am to 5pm each day. A great opportunity for families to visit on the school break. Buy tickets at the Admissions Desk or save $2 per ticket by buying online!