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  The American Heritage Museum’s Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, Bureau Number 2459, was named the World War II Grand Champion Warbird at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 on Saturday, July 25. The aircraft’s restoration team, American Aero Services of New Smyrna Beach, Florida , also received the Golden Wrench Award , presented by Snap-on Tools, in recognition…

Seven-year restoration returns the world’s most successful anti-submarine aircraft to authentic World War II configuration ahead of its public debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh One of the most historically significant aircraft of World War II has returned to the sky. The American Heritage Museum’s Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, Bureau Number 2459, successfully completed its first flight…

Rare early American automobiles from take center stage in a vintage Concours d’Elegance-style presentation celebrating American innovation along with vintage tanks and airplanes on Father’s Day weekend. The American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA will host Tanks, Wings & Wheels Father’s Day Weekend on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 9am to…

From April 23–25, 2026, the American Heritage Museum was honored to host an extraordinary three-day symposium in partnership with the Ukrainian Freedom Fund (UFF), bringing together military leaders, Ukrainian defenders, technology specialists, civilian witnesses, policy experts, and members of the public for a powerful program on the future of modern warfare. The symposium, titled “Technology,…

On April 14, 2026, the American Heritage Museum was honored to take part in the 110th Anniversary celebration of Escadron de Chasse 2/4 La Fayette, one of the most storied fighter squadrons of the French Air and Space Force. Held at BA 113 Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air Base in France, the ceremony commemorated more than…

Victor Davis Hanson Features American Heritage Museum Leaders in New Episode on WWII Tank Myths New video explores the real story behind “superior” German armor in World War II The American Heritage Museum is featured in a new episode of Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words on YouTube , where renowned historian Victor Davis…

The American Heritage Museum proud to unveil the installation of a cosmetically restored S-75 Dvina—better known by its NATO designation, SA-2 “Guideline”— in authentic North Vietnamese markings in our Vietnam War gallery, positioned dramatically beside our F-105 Thunderchief configured for the legendary “Wild Weasel” mission. The SA-2 was a devastating anti-aircraft system during the Vietnam…

We are proud to welcome our supporters to check out this episode of the “Learning to Fly” podcast with host Bruce Mittman as he sits down with Rob Collings, President of the American Heritage Museum and the Collings Foundation. Rob shares the remarkable story of how his family’s foundation grew from a small antique car…

The American Heritage Museum is on the hunt for any detailed technical drawings, documentation, or equipment to support the restoration of our Japanese Type 97 Tankette “Te-Ke” that came to the museum last year. Formerly a part of the Hayes Otoupalik collection in Missoula, MT, the “Te-Ke” was acquired by a donor and delivered to…