The Panther’s excellent combination of firepower, mobility, and protection served as a benchmark for other nations’ late war and post-war tank designs, and it is regarded as one of the best tanks of World War II. We have been making some interesting discoveries as we assemble the Panzer 1A.
There are just over a dozen Panthers currently on display in the world. Oct 10-11, 2020 Weekend Only ... See MoreSee Less, Restoration work is being done on the German 7.5mm IG18 artillery piece that will go into the War Clouds exhibit around the end of this week. armor, increasing the effective armor depth), superior gun penetration, was lighter and thus faster, and could traverse rough terrain better than the Tigers. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts, the Father's Day Open House / "Tanks, Wings, & Wheels" event in partnership with the American Heritage Museum has been CANCELLED for June 20-21, 2020.
(Does not include October 10-11, 2020), MILITARY HISTORY THROUGH THE AGES TICKETS This portion of the “Hilton” known as “Heartbreak Hotel” was the section where most of the downed flyers spent their first weeks of captivity, enduring the peak of their horrific and grueling physical and mental torture. Give to the Collings Foundation and Keep History Alive! Roughly 6000 Panthers were built between 1943 and 1945. American Heritage Museum Capital Campaign. We are solemnly committed to ensuring the personal war for survival and sacrifice of these brave men shall never be forgotten. The AHM is honored to be able to keep their legacy alive for future generations and look forward to the future opening of this gallery that will preserve their courage, valor, and bravery. The purpose of the Foundation is Though we will be taking admission by credit card or cash at the admissions desk, we highly recommend online ticket purchases. Honoring those who served and lost their lives for our freedom and liberty. interact with our American heritage through the history, the changing technology, Today, we pause to remember the 138,000 POW’s and 83,000 MIA’s from WWII to the present day during this, America’s National POW/MIA Recognition Day. 1) – … General: info@collingsfoundation.org ... See MoreSee Less, Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email, We will never forget. You do not need tickets for children under 2 and WWII and Korean War vets as they are free. to organize and support "living history" events that enable Americans featuring the Jacques M. Littlefield Collection explores major conflicts Phone: (978) 562-9182 or (978) 568-8924
to organize and support "living history" events that enable Americans Website: webmaster@collingsfoundation.org. Stow, MA 01775 The American Heritage Museum is open every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. The American Heritage Museum is a military history museum located on the grounds of the … Designed in 1942 and deployed in 1943, the Panther tank had a V12 engine, 7.5 cm KwK 42 L/70 cannon, Maschinengewehr 34 machine gun and carried a crew of 5 (driver, radio-operator/hull machine gunner, commander, gunner, loader). Stow, MA 01775 As a part of the Reopening Massachusetts Phase III, the American Heritage Museum will be re-opening to the public on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 and will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. PX Sales: pxstore@collingsfoundation.org Gasoline leaks from the fuel pump, as well as oil leaks from gaskets produced fires in the engine compartment. 1) – Click the link below for the ticket type you wish to purchase. to learn more about their heritage through direct participation. 3) – You will receive TWO emails – one is a confirmation email and the second will be an email with a LINK to print your tickets. Phone: (978) 562-9182 Hudson, MA 01749, American Heritage Museum The Collings Foundation is a non-profit, Educational
... & Wheels" event in partnership with the American Heritage Museum has been CANCELLED for June 20-21, 2020.