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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PatCon 2024: IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers Annual Scale Model Show and Contest
September 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am, ending 5:00 pm
$5
The American Heritage Museum is proud to host PatCon 2024, the Annual Scale Model Show and Contest sponsored by IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers. This is the first year that PatCon will be taking place at the American Heritage Museum and the event will take place in the AHM Annex Hangar adjacent to the main museum.
Interested in taking part in the competition? See all the details, costs, and entry forms on the IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers PatCon 2024 Website at this link.
What you’ll see!
IPMS Model Competition!
All categories including armor, aircraft, Gundam, cars, wargaming, ships, sci-fi, and more! See some of the most amazing scale models on display from talented competitors from the region!
Display Only Tables!
Non-judged area to show off your projects, including a table for LEGOs!
Kids Make and Take!
Those under 13 can make a model to take home for free! (while supplies last)
Seminars!
Learn something new from experienced modelers!
Vendors!
Loads of model kits, tools, and supplies for sale from our attending vendors.
DOWNLOAD THE FLYER WITH COMPETITION RULES
EVENT ADMISSION
PatCon 2024 General Admission at the door is $5 with children 15 & under admitted for free with an adult admission.
Planning to visit the American Heritage Museum as well? Buy a combo ticket online that includes discounted museum admission and PatCon admission!
$25 Adults / $22 Seniors & Veterans / $10 Children 16 and Under
