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National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed today, September 17 th (commemorated the third Friday in September). It honors those who were prisoners of war (POWs) and those who are still missing in action (MIA). It is most associated with those who were POWs during the Vietnam War. This day was established by an Act of…

The French-built and designed Nieuport 28 holds an important place in American military aviation history for its service in World War I. Issued to four American squadrons between March and August 1918 until the more powerful SPAD XIII became available, the Nieuport 28 became the first aircraft to see operational service with an American fighter…

Rare and Iconic SBD-5 Dauntless of World War II Coming to the American Heritage Museum Douglas SBD-5 BuNo 36177 to be Moved from Hawaii to Hudson, MA to Become Core Part of Pacific War Exhibit. On the 79 th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway, the turning point of World War II in the Pacific…

The M4 Sherman pushes through the German line. Get ready for your mission as part of our new Summer 2021 Fundraising Sweepstakes for the American Heritage Museum! The Sweepstakes winner will go through driver training in both the M24 Chaffee and the M4 Sherman tanks on the American Heritage Museum grounds.…

Special Father’s Day weekend at the American Heritage Museum – June 19th and 20th. Every year for decades now we host the special Wings and Wheels event over Father’s Day weekend. Of course, since we opened the new American Heritage Museum in May, 2019, it is now called Tanks, Wings and Wheels . This is…

WGBH Executive Arts Editor and host of Open Studio, Jared Bowen visited the American Heritage Museum. See  his interview with AHM President Rob Collings, Lead Docent Colin Rixon and restoration expert Dick Moran. Click here to see video.

It is with deep sorrow to say that veteran Nathan Hall, the driver of the M1A1 Abrams “White 2” currently on display at the American Heritage Museum, passed away at 35 years old from a blood clot during his battle with leukemia on March 2 nd , 2021. On August 3 rd , 2006, while…

Over March we celebrate Women’s History Month. Recognizing woman who have made an impact on our history, culture and society. It is a time to reflect on the progress that has been made and be inspired by the women who have influenced all of us. The American Heritage Museum focuses on the contributions women have…

Marines disembark from their LCVPs onto the shores of Iwo Jima. The Battle of Iwo Jima (meaning sulfur island in Japanese) was a fierce battle in which the United States Navy and Marine Corps landed on and eventually captured the island from the Imperial Japanese forces. The battle lasted from February…