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A historic victory for an extraordinary aircraft.![]()
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The American Heritage Museum’s PBY-5A Catalina, BuNo 2459, has been named the World War II Grand Champion Warbird at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. American Aero Services also received the prestigious Golden Wrench Award for its remarkable seven-year restoration.![]()
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Discover the story behind this historic achievement and the dedicated team that returned the world’s highest-scoring anti-submarine aircraft to the sky.![]()
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Read the full story at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/2026/07/american-heritage-museums-historic-pby-5a-catalina-wins-wo...![]()
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Photos: Al Sauer, Jim Harley, Doug Birkey
America’s Tank Demo Weekend starts today at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA! See our WWII tanks in operation along with our new Cold War Era tanks for their first running display! See the M4 Sherman, M5 Stuart, M24 Chaffee, and M36 Jackson along with the M41 Walker Bulldog, M47 Patton, M60 Main Battle Tank, M88 Recovery Vehicle, and the M60A2. Gates open at 9am and live demos at 11am and 2pm. Lots to see and do - all three museum buildings are open, and speakers in the main museum on tank topics all day. Buy tickets and get info at the link in our bio or at americanheritagemuseum.org. #americanheritagemuseum #visitma #tanks #worldoftanks #hudsonma
If you haven't already had a chance to see our PBY-5A Catalina at EAA AirVenture, there's still time! Come on out and pay us a visit before the show is over!![]()
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This Weekend! America's Tank Demo Weekend - Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th! Learn More: ahmus.me/atdw2026 - Here's a sneak preview of the incredible new Cold War Era tanks that will be featured including the new M41 Walker Bulldog, M47 Patton, M60 Main Battle Tank, and M88 Recovery Vehicle and M60A2. These will be joined by our WWII tanks: M5 Stuart, M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, and M36 Jackson! You don't want to miss it! Get Tickets at ahmus.me/atdw2026
Impact the future of the American Heritage Museum and the Collings Foundation with Planned Giving through your will, trust, or beneficiary designation.
Your dedication to our living history mission can become a part of your own personal legacy through planned giving. As you work though these plans with your family, please look through the resources we have provided below to help you determine how to best add the American Heritage Museum and Collings Foundation into your giving plans.
You are ready to write a will or trust…If you are ready to write a will or trust, we can help through our partnership with FreeWill to create or update a will. Learn how you can support the American Heritage Museum and Collings Foundation through your will. |
You have already included us in your will…If you have already made provisions in your will or trust, naming the American Heritage Museum or Collings Foundation as part of your plans, please let us know at this link to become a part of our planned giving society. |
You’d like to name us as a beneficiary…Outside of a will, assets like IRAs, 401(k)s, pensions, life insurance policies, and certain bank and brokerage accounts can have beneficiaries named to make transfer faster than assets through probate. |
You need bequest language to add to your will…As you develop your will or trust, you have a number of bequest options to name the American Heritage Museum and Collings Foundation as a beneficiary. See examples of bequest language to add to your existing plans here. |
The William A. “Bill” Eagleson Society
The William A. “Bill” Eagleson Society honors our supporters who have told us of their plans to leave a legacy through the American Heritage Museum and the Collings Foundation. To learn more about the William A. “Bill” Eagleson Society, please click here.
Questions? Reach out to us.
If you have any questions about this process or what might work best for your needs, please contact Ryan Keough, Director of Development at rkeough@americanheritagemuseum.org or call 978-562-9182 x203.
