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The American Heritage Museum is pleased to announce the launch of our first BSA Merit Badge Program for Scouting America for the American Heritage Merit Badge . Every Scout swears to an oath that includes duty to their country. The American Heritage Merit Badge encourages a better understanding of American heritage, learn the ways in…

The American Heritage Museum is excited to announce its new partnership with the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) , joining an expansive network of over 1,400 cultural institutions across the nation. This collaboration enhances the museum’s membership benefits, offering our supporters unparalleled access to an extensive array of museums, historical sites, botanical gardens, and…

African American Heroes in U.S. Military History African Americans have played vital roles in every major American war, often fighting against both external enemies and internal injustices. Despite systemic discrimination, these men and women demonstrated remarkable courage, skill, and leadership. In honor of Black History Month, we highlight six African Americans who made a significant…

The American Heritage Museum is excited to announce the launch of a new restoration project aimed at restoring a rare and historically significant piece of original World War II armor: the Type 97 Tankette “Te Ke,” used by the Imperial Japanese Army. The Japanese Type 97 Tankette was a light armored vehicle developed and employed…

In honor of the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in the Winter of 1944-45, the American Heritage Museum proudly hosted both Allied and Axis re-enactors in our new wooded encampment area on December 28th and 29th for the Battle of the Bulge History Experience Weekend for visitors to travel back in time…

The Battle of the Bulge, fought between December 16, 1944, and January 25, 1945, was a pivotal moment in World War II. It marked Adolf Hitler’s last major offensive on the Western Front, where German forces aimed to split Allied lines, capture Antwerp, and disrupt supply chains. The battle unfolded in the dense forests of…

Once restoration is complete, the aircraft will be one of two airworthy and accurately restored WASP Stearman’s in existence. The American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA is proud to announce the discovery of a Boeing PT-17 Stearman, c/n 75-1805, USAAF s/n 41-8246, which has a documented history as a trainer for the Women Airforce Service…

Each month, the American Heritage Museum features a spotlight on the volunteers who help keep our mission alive each and every day. This month we feature the following article on David Weatherby, a U.S. Army Veteran and Volunteer Docent from Hampton, NH.  I grew up in Hampton, New Hampshire, where my family’s strong military tradition…

Though the weather was a little wet the first day, the inaugural World War II in the Pacific Re-Enactment Weekend was a great new addition to our summer special event schedule! Our thanks to the dedicated re-enactors who helped make the history of the Pacific Theater come alive and the AHM volunteers who helped support…