As 2022 comes to a close, we are excited to present our 2022 Annual Magazine for your reading pleasure - full of news from the past year on the activities of the Collings Foundation and the American Heritage Museum. Please read it online at the link below!
2022 American Heritage Museum / Collings Foundation Annual Magazine
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Just a reminder, Friday, December 16th is the last day to order any items from our online gift shop to make it to you before December 25th! Shop our online store today!
Products Archive - The Collings Foundation
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Last order day to get items by Christmas is December 16th. Wonderful variety of gifts and items for your aviation and history enthusiast. Proceeds go to the American Heritage Museum and Collings Found...
Major progress taking place on the Hanoi Hilton POW Experience Exhibit at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA (a program of the Collings Foundation). Some of the significant design elements have been installed and the plaster treatment and aging of the original reconstructed cells has been completed, resulting in a very somber and humbling appearance when considering the isolation and torture of the POWs who were kept there for years. We look forward to opening this important exhibit in February to honor our veterans and POWs of the Vietnam War. See more photos and learn more at
Filling in the details… — The Hanoi Hilton POW Exhibit at the American Heritage Museum
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The scenic treatments to transform the Hanoi Hilton Exhibit and the original cells into what it looked like in the late 1960’s is quickly taking shape. Read more about it in this story...
We are more than HALF-WAY to our $15,000 Goal for Giving Tuesday to unlock our donor match challenge! Give online, by phone, or by mail today and help us continue our growth by supporting educational programs, new exhibits like the Vietnam POW exhibit, artifact restorations like the B-17, M36 Jackson, and new WWII Japanese Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu (Rex)! Donate today at www.collingsfoundation.org/giving/annual-fund/
The nation and the entire Warbird community is stunned and saddened by the shocking loss of two iconic World War II aircraft owned and operated by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). We join in mourning the CAF crew lost in this tragic accident and offer our heartfelt prayers during this extremely difficult time.
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Battle For The Airfield – WWII Re-enactment and Veteran Roundtable
October 10, 2015 @ 8:30 am - October 11, 2015 @ 4:30 pm
Will the Allied troops be able to gain control of the airfield? Can they further their advancement? Battle for the Airfield is an educational living history event you will never forget.
WHAT: The Collings Foundation is hosting a WWII reenactment and WWII Veterans round-table discussion October 10th and 11th. There will be over 300 re-enactors representing several branches of Allied and Axis military participating in an amazing re-enactment. Fully restored military equipment of all kinds will be on display and participating in an incredible living history event. This includes, tanks, cannons, troop 
carriers, half tracks, aircraft and support supplies. Allied and Axis camps were set up with authentic materials and appearance. People are encouraged to interact with re-enactors who share a wealth of information about life as a WWII military person. WWII Veterans from all ranks and branches of service will participate in a round-table discussion. Each veteran will spend time talking about his and her experiences of survival and perseverance during WWII.
WHERE: The Battle for the Airfield WWII reenactment and Veterans round-table will be held at the Foundation’s Headquarters: 137 Barton Road, Stow MA. For a detailed map see below. **Due to the apple picking traffic – We recommend coming in via main street, Hudson. Suggested donation at gate is $20 for adults and $10 for children. No reservations needed to attend. On location parking subject to close if at capacity. We recommend arriving one hour prior to each reenactment. Fly a reconnaissance mission over the battlefield! We will be offering rides in a legendary WWII aircraft! 20-minute Stearman flights are $200 (aircraft originally used as Tuskegee Airman trainer). WWII Aircraft Flights (PT-17 Stearman) will be conducted at the Stow Minuteman airport. Call to reserve flights or with questions. 800-568-8924
WHEN: The Battle for the Airfield WWII reenactment takes place October 10th and 11th, There will be two battles per day; 11:00 AM and again at 3:00 PM. Grounds open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM both days. Veterans round-table discussion will start at 1:00 PM. Battle outcomes may change from one day to the next.
Suggested donation at entrance: $20 adults / $10 children. Call to reserve you flights or with questions: 800-568-8924.
