Two great presentations at the American Heritage Museum this Saturday: Baker Company, 21st Marines, and 3rd Navy Medical Battalion re-enactors will have a presentation and table displays of equipment, weapons, and gear to educate the public on the Battle of Iwo Jima that took place February 19- March 26, 1945.![]()
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From 1pm to 2pm there will be a lecture by Jason Cleary about US firefighting during WWII. Hope to see you here! More information see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/events/
The American Heritage Museum is open 10am to 5pm all this week for school break. Hope to see you soon!
The American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA will be open ALL WEEK next week (Feb 17-23) for the Massachusetts School Vacation Week, including Presidents Day on Monday, February 17th and Tuesday, February 18th. We are open 10am-5pm daily and you can save $2 per ticket by buying online at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/purchase-tickets-online/
Feeling the cold of winter? Think of the guys caught in the Battle of the Bulge!![]()
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Join us tomorrow, February 12, 1:00pm to 2:30pm, for an engaging talk by Dr. Michael Hirsh about Battle of the Bulge with a particular focus on a nurse whose important role in helping Allied soldiers survive was never given its proper due until 10 years ago.![]()
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Dr. Hirsh will discuss the development of this battle and how this ultimate Allied victory could have turned into a defeat. He will also talk about the role of some “unsung heroes” in helping secure the victory using their medical skills. See: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-the-forgotten-angel-of-bastogne/
82 years ago this week marks the pivotal end of the Battle of Stalingrad, a major turning point in World War II. On February 2nd, 1943, the German 6th Army surrendered to Soviet forces, marking the end of the fierce and bloody battle. The American Heritage Museum features a rare Soviet T-34-76 tank and other artifacts in our Eastern Front Gallery to recount this historic WWII clash.
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.
