HUDSON – The American Heritage Museum is inviting the community to attend its upcoming World War II Tank Demonstration weekend.
The event will be held July 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition to other rare military vehicles, the weekend will feature some of American Heritage Museum’s tanks, including the M4 Sherman and M24 Chaffee. Special that weekend, the museum will operate M26A1 Pershing, M5 Stuart and M36 Jackson tanks.
There will be historic narration to bring the tanks to life. Additionally, WWII veterans who served in the tanks during the war will be participating in the event.
Tickets cost $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and veterans, $15 for children under 12 and members, WWII and Korean War vets and children under three can enter for free.
Additionally, visitors can also drive and ride in a WWII tank. People can register online, by phone or on site, though spaces are limited.
Driving an M24 Chaffee Light Tank is a $995 donation, or a 10 minute ride is $595 per group of three people. Driving an M4 Sherman Medium Tank is a $1,495 donation, or a 10 minute ride is $595 per group of two people.
The American Heritage Museum, Historic Aviation Hangar and Classic Automobile Barn will be open.
Tickets can be purchased both online and at the entrance of the museum. For more information, visit https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/tank-demo-day-at-ahm-july-2023/ or call 978-562-9182.
