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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Today, April 9th 2025, the American Heritage Museum honors National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. ![]()
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April 9th was chosen as a day of remembrance because it marks the anniversary of the Bataan Death March in 1942. During this harrowing event, the Imperial Japanese Army forced between 60,000 and 80,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war to march 65 miles over eight grueling days. Along the way, prisoners were starved, beaten, and tortured—thousands lost their lives.![]()
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At the museum, one way we honor the sacrifices of POWs is through our Hanoi Hilton exhibit. This powerful experience offers a glimpse into the minds of American prisoners of war in Vietnam through firsthand testimonies. It sheds light on the harsh realities and atrocities endured in prisons like the Hanoi Hilton.![]()
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We invite you to take a moment today to reflect on the courage and sacrifices made by POWs throughout history. To those who endured unimaginable hardship in service to our country—we thank you.![]()
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