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Hello all good people! The American Heritage Museum will be open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 20th, 10am to 5pm. We are looking forward to seeing you soon. ... See MoreSee Less
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The American Heritage Museum is excited to announce the launch of a new restoration project aimed at restoring a rare and historically significant piece of original World War II armor: the Type 97 Tankette “Te Ke,” used by the Imperial Japanese Army.Read the full article at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/2025/01/rare-japanese-type-97-tankette-te-ke-restoration-project-b...The Type 97 Tankette was a light armored vehicle developed and employed by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Introduced in 1938, the Te-Ke was designed as a reconnaissance and infantry support vehicle, embodying Japan’s focus on lightweight, mobile forces. The Type 97 Tankette was powered by a 65 horsepower, inline 4-cylinder diesel engine, giving it a top speed of around 26 mph. It featured a two-man crew: a driver and a gunner/commander. Armament included either a 37 mm Type 94 tank gun or a 7.7 mm Type 97 machine gun, making it effective against lightly fortified positions and infantry but inadequate against heavier tanks.Our particular project vehicle has been determined to be a variant of the Te-Ke that was specifically designed as a gas scattering vehicle to either deploy chemical agents such as mustard gas or other chemical agents offensively or similarly scatter agents to counter poison gasses defensively. Vehicles in this role carried their scattering agents in a towed tracked trailer and though we do not have one of these trailers, we are actively looking for one to add to the restoration.The rare Type 97 Tankette will be restored at the American Heritage Museum by our restoration team over the next 3-4 years and will include a full overhaul of the original and rare Ikegai air-cooled diesel engine that is part of the project. We intend to restore it to operational configuration as a running tank and it will eventually become part of an enhanced exhibit documenting the years leading up to World War II. The restoration team is seeking any technical materials, drawings, or documentation of the Type 97 Tankette type – so if you have any resources to assist, please email us at admin@americanheritagemuseum.org ... See MoreSee Less
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A huge THANK YOU to our hardy re-enactors, dedicated volunteers, and enthusiastic guests for braving the cold and muddy conditions this past weekend for the Battle of the Bulge History Experience! This was our first cold weather outdoor experience and we were happy to welcome so many visitors who took part, deploying in the M3 Half Tracks to our slice of the Ardennes Forest! Please enjoy a selection of photos from Warren Disbrow and Roland Brooks from the weekend! Let us know if you think we should plan another in 2025! #AmericanHeritageMuseum #battleofthebulge #tanklife #WWII #worldwar2 #WorldWarII #WorldWarIIHistory #1944 #visitma #hudsonma ... See MoreSee Less
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Looking for an adventure with the kids during school break? Come visit us at the American Heritage Museum! We are open today (Monday 12/30) and tomorrow (Tuesday 12/31), 10am to 5pm. Fun activities and Jim will have the game board set up. ... See MoreSee Less
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Great time to bring friends and family to the American Heritage Museum. Battle of the Bulge Weekend continues through Sunday and the museum will be open this Monday and Tuesday. Happy New Year to all! ... See MoreSee Less
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Corporate Memberships at the American Heritage Museum

History comes to life at the American Heritage Museum as the stories of those who served is combined with the technologies that emerged from times of war and peace. Our Corporate Members are important annual partners with us to help grow our programs, exhibitions, classes, and events through the year.

As a Corporate Member, you’ll enjoy premium benefits ranging from free and discounted admission as well as enhanced access to special events and exclusive tours and entertaining opportunities. Please explore the Corporate Membership levels below to find the best fit for your organization.

For further information or to enroll, please email or call Ryan Keough, Director of Development, Membership, and Corporate Relations at rkeough@collingsfoundation.org or 978-562-9182 x203.

 

SMALL BUSINESS CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
$650 Annual (Fewer than 30 employees)

2 Corporate Membership Courtesy cards granting free admission, 10% discounts to the Museum store, free entry to summer monthly event weekends, and 5% discount on tank driving and riding experiences.

10 additional Museum admission passes

$5 discount on additional adult ticket purchases, $3 off child/senior with valid corporate ID

Host meetings & gatherings at American Heritage Museum **

Acknowledgement in the Annual Report and on our website

 

CORPORATE SUPPORTER MEMBERSHIP
$3,500 Annual

4 Corporate Membership Courtesy cards granting free admission, 10% discounts to the Museum store, free entry to summer monthly event weekends, and 5% discount on tank driving and riding experiences.

30 Museum single entry admission passes

10 Premium vouchers for Battle for the Airfield in October

$5 discount on additional adult ticket purchases, $3 off child/senior with valid corporate ID

Host meetings at the American Heritage Museum **

Acknowledgement in the Annual Report and on our website

 

CORPORATE PARTNER MEMBERSHIP
$5,000 Annual

6 Corporate Membership Courtesy cards granting free admission, 10% discounts to the Museum store, free entry to summer monthly event weekends, and 5% discount on tank driving and riding experiences.

40 Museum single entry admission passes

20 Premium vouchers for Battle for the Airfield in October

1 private VIP behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum, aircraft hangar, and car collection, exploring interior of three select tanks – good for up to 12 people per tour

1 entertaining opportunities in the Pergola Garden **

$5 discount on additional adult ticket purchases, $3 off child/senior with valid corporate ID

Host meetings at the American Heritage Museum **

Acknowledgement in the Annual Report and on our website

 

CORPORATE LEADER MEMBERSHIP
$10,000 Annual

8 Corporate Membership Courtesy cards granting free admission, 10% discounts to the Museum store, free entry to summer monthly event weekends, and 5% discount on tank driving and riding experiences.

100 Museum single entry admission passes

50 Premium vouchers for Battle for the Airfield in October

2 private VIP behind-the-scenes tours of the Museum, aircraft hangar, and car collection, exploring interior of three select tanks – good for up to 12 people per tour

$5 discount on additional adult ticket purchases, $3 off child/senior with valid corporate ID

10 Exclusive 50% Discount Vouchers on Tank Drive / Tank Ride Programs **

2 entertaining opportunities in the Pergola Garden **

Special events concierge available to help with your events at the Museum

Host meetings at the American Heritage Museum **

Acknowledgement in the Annual Report and on our website

1 print ad in our annual magazine

 

** All additional event costs assumed by the Corporate Member. Details subject to vehicle and staff availability

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OPEN MONDAY for MLK Day - Monday, January 20, 2025

We will be open on Monday, January 20th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day from 10am to 5pm. 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!