The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from April 9th is the oar mounted to the side of our German Type 166 Schwimmwagen! The Schwimmwagen is an amphibious car designed for crossing bodies of water, like ponds and rivers! The downside to this is if you break down, you can't just pull over... Thus the oar! Have you ever broken down on the water?![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, April 16th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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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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Gift Certificates for Tank Driving or Tank Rides or Gift Memberships to the American Heritage Museum!
Give the gift of TANKS with the American Heritage Museum! The history lover in your life will never forget the gift of an annual membership to the American Heritage Museum or a gift certificate for a thrilling ride or driving experience on one of our World War II tanks: the M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, or the M36 Jackson!
All of these make an amazing gift for a loved one and help to support the restorations and growth of the American Heritage Museum featuring the Jacques M. Littlefield Collection of Tanks and Military Vehicles and our growing historic aircraft collection.
Gift Annual Memberships to the American Heritage Museum
Gift memberships make a great gift for individuals, couples, and families! Enjoy a full year of free admission to the American Heritage Museum and most special event weekends, discounts in our Gift Shop, and other great benefits exclusively offered to members. Memberships are available for Students (under 18), Individuals, Dual (two persons), and Families (two adults and all children in household).
If you are giving a membership as a gift, make sure and check the “This membership is a gift” box when you purchase online and whether it should be sent directly to the recipient or to you, the giver, for later in-person giving!
Click here to purchase an American Heritage Museum Membership online.
Tank Experience Gift Certificates
When you order a Gift Certificate for the driving and riding experiences below, you’ll be sent a presentation certificate and booking instructions for scheduling your experience (by mail for M4 & M24 programs, by email for M36 programs). We will be offering driving and riding experiences most weekends through the Spring, Summer, and Fall, so there is plenty of time to enjoy these awesome experiences next year!
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