American Heritage Museum Education

The American Heritage Museum features an extraordinary collection of historical artifacts. There are military vehicles and rare aircraft displayed in chronological order from the Revolutionary War to the present time. Our country’s military history is presented through a series of dioramas and immersive exhibits within our 67,000 square foot facility. Each exhibit has reader rails and other forms of media designed to engage, educate, and inspire. In addition, we will have a WWI lesson plan and ambulance that is available to schools in the area (see pages 15 and 16). This program is designed to engage students in WWI history and American Field Service. Scheduling for school trips and the WWI Ambulance outreach has begun. Please contact the American Heritage Museum for more information and to schedule your school trip. We are excited to have received initial education funding to use for student transportation and resources.

The American Heritage Museum’s exhibits incorporate over 26 lesson plans aligned with the Massachusetts History and Social Science Framework. We have an extensive range of subject matter pertaining to US History. For example, students can explore themes and events surrounding the Treaty of Versailles, President Wilson’s Fourteen Points, and frustrated efforts at post-war diplomacy including the establishment of the League of Nations. History from Korean War, Cold War, Vietnam War, Gulf War and War on Terror are also represented with unique displays.