What is your favorite WWII era naval aircraft and why?![]()
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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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Looking for an epic museum experience with the family over April school break? Bring them to the American Heritage Museum! We will be open all next week.
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 April 9th is an oar from our German Type 166 Schwimmwagen… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
Good luck on this week’s challenge! ![]()
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from April 9th is the oar mounted to the side of our German Type 166 Schwimmwagen! The Schwimmwagen is an amphibious car designed for crossing bodies of water, like ponds and rivers! The downside to this is if you break down, you can't just pull over... Thus the oar! Have you ever broken down on the water?![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, April 16th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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Coming up on Thursday, May 15th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm is our new History After Hours program. Our speaker for May is Jim Busha, author of "Bazooka Charlie: The Unbelievable Story of Major Charles Carpenter and Rosie the Rocketer". Busha will be speaking about how Carpenter transformed an un-armed observation airplane into one of the most effective tank-killers of WWII - a real "David vs. Goliath" story. The actual aircraft used by Carpenter will be on display as well! $20 non-members, free for AHM members with promo code (email or message for details).
History After Hours: May 15, 2025 - Maj. Charles Carpenter & "Rosie the Rocketer" with Jim Busha
www.americanheritagemuseum.org
Learn the amazing story of Maj. Charles Carpenter and his innovative strategy to take an L-4 Grasshopper observation aircraft and make it into a tank killer. A true "David & Goliath" story from World ...
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Women In Aviation Weekend: Honor the Past & Inspire the Future
September 21, 2024 @ 9:00 am, ending September 22, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
$20 – $30
Inspire the Future!
Young people of all ages are welcome! Learn about aviation, meet female aviators, and explore the world of flight. The Boston Chapter of Women in Aviation International will host Girls in Aviation Day all weekend in conjunction with the American Heritage Museum’s Historic Aircraft Demonstration weekend.
Special Displays and Forums for Girls in Aviation Day All Weekend
Women in Aviation Weekend will feature presentations and displays focused on the role of women in aviation history and their impact on the aviation industry through all facets today. We will feature hands-on activities, career panel, and inspiring speakers. All presentations will take place in the Historic Aircraft Hangar and tables representing various industries, programs, and groups will be available within the hangar to answer questions and learn more!
American Heritage Museum Flying Demonstrations Each Day
Also, this weekend will feature select flying and ground demonstrations of aircraft like the AT-6 Texan trainer, L-5 Sentinel, Waco UIC Pearl Harbor Survivor, PT-17 Stearman, 1909 Curtiss Pusher, Bleriot XI and others. We hope to provide these flying and ground demonstrations each day but all operations are weather permitting.
American Heritage Museum and Annex Buildings Open
The American Heritage Museum will be open along with the two additional annex buildings on our campus: the AHM aircraft hangar and the AHM automobile collection. The hangar features 12 aircraft from 1909 to 1945 and a collection of Midget, Sprint, and Indy Cars. The automobile collection features over 25 rare automobiles from 1900 through 1946. These additional buildings on the American Heritage Museum campus are only open for special event weekends such as this one – all museum buildings and outdoor events are covered with this admission.
Daily Event Schedule
9:00 AM – Event Begins. Women In Aviation activities.
10:00 AM – Career Panel
11:00 AM – Women in Aviation Guest Speakers
12:00 PM – Lecture by US Air Force Veteran Mel Bloom (Sat. 9/21)
1:00 PM – American Heritage Museum Historic Aircraft Flying Demonstrations and Exhibitions.
3:30 PM Sat. / 2:30 PM Sun. – WASP in WWII (Women’s Airforce Service Pilots) – Women Pioneers in the military. Presented by WASP daughter Margaret DiBenedetto.
Vendors offering food and beverage will be available and Picnics are allowed.
Event Admission & Registration
All event tickets include admission to the American Heritage Museum and all buildings, no additional ticket needed.
Adults – $30
Seniors (62+) – $25
Veterans & Active Duty – $25
Students 18 and under – Free with advance registration* / $20 day of event
Children 3 and under – Free
WWII/Korean Veterans – Free
AHM Members – Free.
*All Students 18 and under are FREE with advance purchase or registration only. Please click on the date below you will be attending below to register.
Free admission for Students 18 and under will not be offered for admissions at the gate.
Purchase Tickets & Register Online:
Day of Event Admission: Tickets may also be purchased the day of the event by Credit Card or Cash at the entry gate on the access road as well. Note: Free admission for Students 18 and under is not available at the gate – pre-registration at the links above is required.
Tank Driving Experiences and Tank Rides Available
Tank Driving experiences and Tank & Half Track Rides will be taking place over the weekend. You can register online, by phone, or on-site, but spaces are limited!
Tank Ride Experience Prices:
– M36 Jackson (10 minute ride) – $195 per person – Maximum of five (5) riders per trip (four in turret, one in bow gunner position. Click here to book.
– M24 Chaffee (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Three (3) persons – two in the turret, one in the bow gunner position. Click here to book.
– M4 Sherman (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Two (2) persons – one in the turret, one in the bow gunner position. Click here to book.
Tank Driving Experience Prices:
– M24 Chaffee Light Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $995.00 donation (tax deductible) Click here to book.
– M4 Sherman Medium Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $1495.00 donation (tax deductible) Click here to book.
Schedule your tank driving or ride experience above or call 978-562-9182 to reserve.
