Today is Rosie the Riveter Day, honoring the iconic symbol of female empowerment during WWII. Rosie represented the millions of women who entered industrial jobs, proving their strength and capability. Despite facing discrimination, they paved the way for workplace rights and gender equality. Rosie’s legacy lives on in today’s fight for equal pay, representation, and opportunity—reminding us: “We Can Do It!”![]()
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#americanheritagemuseum #rosietheriveter #rosietheriveterday #celebratewomen #womenshistorymonth #inspiringwomentoday #worldwarii #wwii #arsenalofdemocracy
One of the goals of the American Heritage Museum is to encourage our visitors to learn about the veterans in your own family and reflect on the experiences they went through during their service. When we first started, our focus was on our World War II veteran community, but sadly, many of our WWII veterans are no longer with us and many family members only learned about their service after their passing. Think of the WWII veteran that was in your life... family or friend. What is the one question you'd ask them today if they were still with us? Such questions may inspire others who have veterans in their life to ask the same and keep their stories alive. ![]()
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Please share your questions in the comments. ![]()
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Photo of WWII B-24 pilot Frank Tedesco (1921-2020), 451st BG and friend of the Collings Foundation via Emily Clark - Wicked Local (2013)![]()
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That old saying “the devil is in the details” certainly holds true for the ongoing restoration of Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina BuNo 2459 in New Smyrna Beach, FL at American Aero Services. Though the exterior restoration is mostly complete, the interior restoration to bring the aircraft back to accurate 1942 wartime configuration has been an enormous task that has tested the skills of the restoration crew led by project manager Casey Littrell. Because the aircraft arrived from Europe with little original equipment, nearly all of the interior components have either had be found or fabricated. And considering the early vintage of this PBY, original equipment is scarce… so just sourcing the materials is a monumental task in its own right. And for items that need to be fabricated, finding original drawings or photos to accurately reconstruct items is an additional challenge... (continued)![]()
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The American Heritage Museum is pleased to announce the launch of our first BSA Merit Badge Program for Scouting America for the American Heritage Merit Badge. Learn More at: bit.ly/43DVnDd![]()
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Every Scout swears to an oath that includes duty to their country. The American Heritage Merit Badge encourages a better understanding of American heritage, learn the ways in which the past has lead to our present nation, and truly knowing what it means to be an American.![]()
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The American Heritage Merit Badge at the American Heritage Museum is a three-hour long program, which includes museum admission and a guided tour for scouts and leaders. By the end of the program (prerequisites required) the scout will have completed all requirements to earn the merit badge. The program is conducted by a registered BSA Merit Badge Councilor. A minimum of 10 scouts and 2 BSA registered adults is required per session and adults may be asked to assist.![]()
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The program cost is $40 per Scout and BSA registered adults are free. To learn more about the program and to schedule, see: bit.ly/43DVnDd
Presentation on the Six Triple Eight today at the American Heritage Museum! Starts at 1pm. Hope you can make it. See: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-the-six-triple-eight-all-black-all-female-bat...
Event Rentals & Meetings
Conveniently located between the Boston, Massachusetts and Worcester, Massachusetts metro areas, and nestled in the rural landscape of Stow, Massachusetts, the American Heritage Museum and facilities of the Collings Foundation are a unique venue for meetings and events for many local, national and international businesses. Our facilities can accommodate a wide variety of gatherings. We currently have the following venues available:
American Heritage Museum Main Galleries
For a memorable event surrounded by history, it is hard to beat the American Heritage Museum main galleries. Guests can interact with our exhibits featuring tanks, military vehicles, and aircraft spanning nearly 100 years under one roof. An installed screen and projector on the East side of the gallery is available for formal programs and presentations.
Capacity: Up to 200 seated dinner, 300 cocktail / appetizer format.
Availability: Daytime Events (9am-5pm) Mondays and Tuesdays only. Evening Events (5pm-11pm) 7 days a week. Year-Round.
American Heritage Museum Conference Room
More intimate gatherings, our conference room with post & beam decor and a glass top table made from the uncovered wing of a WWII biplane trainer is perfect for small meetings and luncheons. Features a 70″ LCD screen with HDMI ports for presentations. Can be combined with discounted admissions tickets for guided tours of the American Heritage Museum.
Capacity: Up to 14 at table. Up to 10 additional seats along walls could be accommodated.
Availability: Daytime Events (9am-5pm) 7 days a week. Evening Events (5pm-11pm) 7 days a week. Year-Round.
Seasonal Aircraft Hangar
Available in fair weather seasons, our Aircraft Hangar is available for informal gatherings and catered events for up to 200 persons. Featuring aircraft and race cars from 1909 through the 1940’s, our seasonal hangar is a fun gathering space that affords visitors the ability to see artifacts not on current display in the American Heritage Museum. The large hangar doors can be opened to expand interior space out to our grass runway.
Capacity: Up to 200 seated, 400 cocktail / appetizer format.
Limitations: Hangar is not climate controlled and subject to changing temperatures. No internal restroom facilities (portable restroom rentals required). Mezzanine levels are not ADA compliant. Lighting for evening events is limited – additional lighting rentals required.
Availability: Daytime Events (9am-5pm) 7 days a week from May through October. Evening Events (5pm-11pm) 7 days a week from May through October.
Outdoor Events
Our expansive outdoor grounds are available for outside events in fair weather seasons, for up to 500 persons in tented or open environments. The flat turf of our grass runway is bordered by tall, mature trees and overlooks parts of the Assabet River. For more intimate gatherings, a pergola garden covered by lush seasonal flora is perfect for outdoor functions of 20-30 persons. An open field with separate access to our entrance road can accommodate parking for up to 300 cars.
Capacity: Up to 300 seated, 400 cocktail / appetizer format.
Limitations: Subject to weather. No permanent restroom facilities (portable restroom rentals required). Tent rentals not included in facility rental.
Availability: Daytime Events (9am-5pm) 7 days a week from May through October. Evening Events (5pm-11pm) 7 days a week from May through October.
Types of Events
Our spaces are ideal for conferences, fundraisers, receptions, private parties, sales meetings and company outings. At this time, the American Heritage Museum does not book weddings.
Contact Us Today!
Our staff will work with you from beginning to end to plan and host your event and can provide recommended caterers and vendors with experience in our facilities to help your planning process. Please contact Ryan Keough, Director of Development, Membership, and Corporate Events at rkeough@collingsfoundation.org or 978-562-9182 to inquire.
