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
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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 ...
Don't miss the special Speaker Series presentation by author Andrew Lawler tomorrow, Saturday, April 12th, 1pm to 2:30pm, here at the American Heritage Museum. He will discuss his book 'A Perfect Frenzy' which offers a striking new perspective on the American Revolution that reorients our understanding of its causes, highlights the radically different motivations between patriots in the North and South, and reveals the seeds of the nation’s racial divide. More information see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-a-perfect-frenzy-by-author-andrew-lawler/
What is your favorite tank gun caliber 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, a tank enthusiast, or just curious—we want to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment below to cast your vote! 👇
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 2nd is a handwheel from a machinist's lathe… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
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Planks & Tanks: Yoga to Benefit Veterans
April 26 @ 9:00 am, ending 10:00 am
$30
You’re invited to a truly one-of-a-kind yoga class set amidst military aircraft and tanks at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA.
The 60-minute all-levels class will be led by Steve Cannon, USAF Veteran and Board Member of non-profit, Warrior Within Yoga Project.
Proceeds from this event support the 501(c)3 and helps to bring trauma-informed yoga to veterans first responders in locations across Massachusetts, including a weekly class at the American Heritage Museum.
The $30 admission includes a discounted pass (a $21 value) to the museum so you can explore all the exhibits after the yoga class. ($25 of admission goes directly to Warrior Within Yoga Project)
DATE: Saturday, April 26th @ 9:00am (arrive by 8:55am)
American Heritage Museum | Hudson, MA
Please bring your own yoga mat. A few extra will be on site for those who don’t have one.
*Ticket sales are final and for the date purchased. No refunds if you can no longer attend, but we greatly appreciate your donation to WWYP.
**Veterans, Active Duty Service Members and First Responders can take $10 off admission using code ISERVE at check out
