

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend - August 2026 - American Heritage Museum Living History
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Our WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend is where you can see some of the American Heritage Museum’s tanks including the M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, M5 Stuart, M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer, and more! Captivating historical narration will bring these amazing machines to life.

Gates open at 9:00am and close at 5:00pm each day. Tank driving demonstrations are ongoing through the entire day with at least 1-2 or more tanks driving on the operation grounds. Don’t miss the WWII Parade of Armor taking place at 11:00am and 2:00pm featuring all the tanks on display with historical narration. WWII re-enactor camps such as the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, Able Company will be here with displays and exhibitions through the weekend.

All three museums will be open: The American Heritage Museum, The Historic Aviation Hangar and Classic Automobile Barn. This is a unique opportunity to see some of the world’s most rare aircraft, extraordinary American classic automobiles, historic tanks, armored vehicles, military artifacts and much more.

There is over 100,000 square feet of space within the American Heritage Museum and Hangar combined.

EVENT SCHEDULE

9:00am – 5:00pm
Gates Open – All museum buildings open to visitors.

9:30am – 4:30pm
Re-enactor encampments open to all visitors.

10:00am – 4:00pm
War Gaming Demonstrations – American Heritage Museum
Guides will be demonstrating tabletop strategy war gaming in the American Heritage Museum through the day, explaining how games are played and how you can get a start in this unique hobby.

10:00am – 4:00pm
Paint-A-Tank – In Front of American Heritage Museum
For kids of all ages – come to the Paint-a-Tank tent in front of the museum to get a 3D printed tank to paint in the battle colors YOU choose! $5 donation per tank.

11:00am – 11:45am
World War II Parade of Armor – Driving Grounds
All World War II tanks in operation on the Tank Driving Grounds with narration by our resident historians and our invited World War II veteran guests. Includes the M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, M5 Stuart, and M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer.

2:00pm – 2:45pm
World War II Parade of Armor – Driving Grounds
Our second presentation of the day with a similar schedule to the 11:00am program.

5:00pm
All museum grounds and buildings close for the day.

ADMISSION TICKETS
Admission for the Saturday and Sunday events are as follows:

$35 Adults
$30 Seniors (62+)
$25 Veterans/Military/First Responders
$20 Students (16 &amp; Under)

Members, WWII/Korean War Veterans and Children Under 3 are Free – No ticket required.

TANK RIDES AND DRIVES AVAILABLE
Tank Driving experiences and Tank &amp; Half Track Rides will be taking place over the weekend. You can register online, by phone, or on-site, but spaces are limited! All donations for ride or drive experiences are tax-deductible donations as the American Heritage Museum is a 501c3 non-profit foundation.

Tank Rides Available:
– M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer (10 minute ride) – $195 per PERSON. Maximum of five (5) seated riders aboard.

– M24 Chaffee (10 minute ride) – $595 per GROUP OF THREE (3) persons – two in the turret, one in the bow gunner position.

– M4 Sherman (10 minute ride) – $595 per GROUP OF TWO (2) persons – one in the turret, one in the bow gunner position.

– M3 Half Track (10 minute ride) $30 per person, max capacity 8 persons - first-come, first-serve availability only. 

Tank Driving Experiences Available:
– M24 Chaffee Light Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $995.00 donation (tax deductible)

– M4 Sherman Medium Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $1495.00 donation (tax deductible)

Schedule your tank driving or ride experience at https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/tank-driving-experiences-and-tank-rides/ or call 978-562-9182 to reserve.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hudson/wwii-tank-demonstration-weekend-august-2026-american-heritage-museum-living-history/200029757605810
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/wwii-tank-demonstration-weekend-august-2026/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=hudson-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hudson
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 568 Main Street, Hudson, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01749
- **lat**: 42.39447
- **long**: -71.50565
- **full address**: 568 Main Street, Hudson, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01749

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: American Heritage Museum (https://allevents.in/org/american-heritage-museum/19180495)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 568 Main Street, Hudson, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01749
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** American Heritage Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, kids, parades, exhibitions
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend - August 2026 - American Heritage Museum Living History ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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