Give a historic gift that's 50 tons of fun with a WWII Tank Ride or Tank Driving Program Gift Certificate! Gift Memberships also make a great gift too! Enter code GIVETANKS2024 at checkout and get 10% off tank experience certificates and gift memberships... but hurry, it ends Saturday, November 30th!
WWII Tank Experience Gift Certificates & Gift Memberships at the American Heritage Museum
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Give the gift of history that is sure to be 50 tons of fun! World War II Tank Ride & Driving Program Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for the history lover in your life! Get a gift membership to...
We thank all Veterans and active duty military today. But let it not be limited to this single day... let our honor and gratitude extend to each and every day for those who have served our nation in the defense of our citizens.
We welcome all Veterans and Active Duty Military to visit the American Heritage Museum this weekend for free in commemoration of Veterans Day. We will be open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (11/9-11/11). Get your tickets online through the link below and use the promo code VETSDAYAHM24 for veteran and active duty tickets. For others in your group, buy tickets online for $2 less than in-person admission.![]()
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The American Heritage Museum will be open on Monday, November 11th from 10:00am to 5:00pm in honor of Veterans Day and we will have a ceremony at 11am in honor of all veterans. ![]()
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*Proof of service is requested on arrival to the museum when using online tickets. This includes: DD214, Common Access Card (CAC), Driver’s License or DMV-Issued State ID with VETERAN endorsement, Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC), or Veteran Identification Card (VIC).![]()
Veterans Day Weekend at the American Heritage Museum - The American Heritage Museum
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The American Heritage Museum honors our veterans and active duty military during the Veterans Day Weekend from Saturday, November 9th through Monday, November 11th from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day. Dur...
Honored to host the 100th birthday of WWII Veteran Joe Landry as a guest of The Greg Hill Show on WEEI this morning at the American Heritage Museum! Thank you for your service, sir!
We are live with the Greg Hill Show on WEEI at the American Heritage Museum to kick off Veterans Day Weekend from 6am to 10am! Come on down to watch live or tune in on 93.7 or online at www.audacy.com/stations/weei
June 2019
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February 2020
October 2020
Military History Through The Ages – *Replaces Battle for the Airfield due to COVID-19 Event Rules*
$15 – $25
The Collings Foundation and American Heritage Museum is hosting a living history exhibition - Military History Through The Ages. The weekend features multiple re-enactors with displays from the Revolutionary War up through the present day. All three Museums will be open: The Collings Foundation Automobile Collection, The Collings Foundation Hangar, and the American Heritage Museum. Fully restored military equipment of all kinds will be on display. Camps will be set up with authentic materials and appearance. Re-enactors act as docents…
Find out more »May 2021
August 2021
July 2022
November 2022
December 2022
AHM Presentation: Remembering Pearl Harbor and U.S. Entry Into WWII
$10 – $20
Join us at the American Heritage Museum for a compelling talk about the attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States' entry into WWII. Hosted by American Heritage Museum President Rob Collings and Lead Docent Colin Rixon, we will discuss "the day that will live in infamy." The motivations of Japan to attack Pearl Harbor, how they executed the raid and its aftermath will be covered. We will also highlight the history of our Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk and Waco UIC…
Find out more »February 2023
AHM Presentation: History of the Abrams Tank
$10 – $20
The M1 Abrams is a third-generation American main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense and named for General Creighton Abrams. Conceived for modern armored ground warfare and now one of the heaviest tanks in service at nearly 68 tons, it introduced several innovative features, including a multifuel turbine engine, sophisticated Chobham composite armor, a computer fire control system, separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment, and NBC protection for crew safety. The M1 Abrams entered service in 1980 and currently…
Find out more »March 2023
AHM Presentation: Tank Technology
Join us at the American Heritage Museum on Friday, March 29th at 1:00 PM, to hear a presentation by AHM docent and former Master Gunner and tank platoon Sergeant Gregg Pomerleau. Mobility, protection and firepower are the main factors considered when designing and operating tanks. Hear Gregg Pomerleau discuss the history and technologies of tanks and how the concepts of building a better tank has advanced over the millennia. Mr. Pomerleau's has an extensive knowledge in tanks of all kinds…
Find out more »June 2023
$10 – $20
Speaker Series: Angels Against The Sun – The battle for the Philippines and occupation of Japan
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023
January 2024
May 2024
June 2024
July 2024
WWII Pacific Re-enactment – Saipan Campaign
$20 – $30
The American Heritage Museum's first WWII Pacific Theater re-enactment. Infantry representing Japanese and American forces will clash in this extraordinary living history event. Camps will be set up with authentic gear and appearance. WWII aircraft will fly in the battle (weather permitting). The Saipan campaign, a pivotal and fiercely contested battle in World War II, unfolded from June 15 to July 9, 1944, as part of the larger Pacific island-hopping strategy employed by Allied forces. Located in the Mariana Islands,…
Find out more »September 2024
Women In Aviation Weekend: Honor the Past & Inspire the Future
$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…
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