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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from November 26th is the hood ornament on our 1942 Buick! This car was one of the last produced at Buick's plant in Flint, Michigan in 1942. Buick was one of many companies who, after the United States entered WWII, stopped producing civilian goods and began the production of war goods.Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, December 3rd at 10:00 am EST!#americanheritagemuseum #whatisitwednesday ... See MoreSee Less
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Their gift to us was freedom. On this Giving Tuesday, your gift ensures their stories are never forgotten.Give today: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/annualfund2025/At the American Heritage Museum, every field trip, veteran visit, and living-history weekend helps a new generation understand that freedom has a real weight—and a real cost. Your Giving Tuesday donation to our 2025–2026 Annual Fund keeps the doors open, the engines running, and the stories of service and sacrifice alive.Their gift to us was freedom. Your gift TODAY preserves their history.Make your Giving Tuesday gift now: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/annualfund2025/#GivingTuesday #AmericanHeritageMuseum #SupportHistory #neverforget #veterans #historymuseum ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet the German Sd.Kfz 251!#AmericanHeritageMuseum #visitma #militaryhistory #historymuseum #WWII #ww2 #tworldwarii #worldwar2 #army #tanks #worldoftanks #tanknerd #germanarmor #sdkfz #halftrack ... See MoreSee Less
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Today and every day, we are grateful for those who have been called to the service of our nation—past and present—and for the families who stand beside them.From all of us at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA, we wish you a warm, meaningful, and peaceful Thanksgiving. May we always remember the bravery, sacrifice, and steadfast devotion that safeguard the freedoms we gather to enjoy. ... See MoreSee Less
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The William A. “Bill” Eagleson Society

The William A. "Bill" Eagleson Society - American Heritage Museum / Collings Foundation Planned and Legacy Giving

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.

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OPEN TODAY for Veterans Day - 10:00am to 6:30pm

The American Heritage Museum is open on Tuesday, November 11th from 10:00am to 6:30pm in honor of Veterans Day. All Veterans and Active-Duty Military are admitted for free today.