World War I aircraft will take center stage at the American Heritage Museum, 568 Main St., Hudson on September 17th and 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days.

A special treat for visitors to the AHM that weekend will be the unveiling of the museum’s original 1917 Nieuport 28 restoration project and plans to fly the craft each day. The AHM is also working with several organizations to bring and display their accurate World War I aircraft and original rotary engines as well.

As a bonus, original rare WWI uniforms and flight clothing worn by World War I aviators will be available for viewing. These are part of the Parks Collection that has been moved to the AHM. Such uniforms as that of Douglas Campbell, American’s first ace, can be seen, as well as the original leather flight coat of Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker.

Douglas Campbell was an American aviator and WWI flying ace. He was the first American aviator flying in an American-trained air unit  to achieve the status of ace. 

Gates open at 9;00 a.m. for the shows.

All three museums will be open: the AHM, the Historic Aviation Hangar and the Classic Automobile Barn.

This is a rare opportunity for visitors to see some of the world’s rarest aircraft, classic American automobiles, historic tanks, armored vehicles, military artifacts and more.

Tank driving experiences and tank rides will also be available over the weekend.