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Tanks for the memories

Museum display allows hands-on experience

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The American Heritage Museum’s collection ofworld War Ii-era tanks including the M4 Sherman and M24 Chaffee and other rare military vehicles will be on display during WWII Tank Demonstrat­ion Weekend, July 8-9 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Special to this weekend are very rare M26A1 Pershing, M5 Stuart and M36 Jackson tanks. Captivatin­g historical narration will bring these amazing machines to life. WWII veterans who served in these tanks will participat­e in this living history event.

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.

Admission for the Saturday and Sunday events is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors/veterans, and $15 for pre- teen children. Members, WWII/ Korean War veterans and children under 3 are free.

For more informatio­n and to purchase tickets v is it: www.americanhe­r-itagemuseu­m.org/event/tank-demo-day-at-ahm-july-2023/

Tank driving experience­s and rides will be taking place over the weekend.

You can register online, by phone, or onsite, but spaces are limited.

WWII Tank Driving Experience Prices:

— M24 Chaffee Light Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) — $995 donation (tax deductible)— M4 Sherman Medium Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) — $1,495 donation (tax deductible)

WWII Tank Ride Experience Prices:

— M24 Chaffee (10 minute ride) — $595 per group of Three (3) persons — two inthe turret, one in the bow gunner position.— M4 Sherman (10minute ride)—$595 per groupoftwo (2) persons — one in the turret, one in the bow gunner position.

For more informatio­n visit www.Americanhe­r-itagemuseu­m.org or call (978) 562-9182

 ?? PHOTO COURTESY DAVID PELLER ?? The American Heritage Museum’s collection of tanks includes the M4 Sherman and M24 Chaffee and other rare military vehicles.
PHOTO COURTESY DAVID PELLER The American Heritage Museum’s collection of tanks includes the M4 Sherman and M24 Chaffee and other rare military vehicles.

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