Rarely has there been a better chance to experience living history up close and personal than is being offered by the American Heritage Museum (AHM) in Hudson over the Columbus Day weekend.

“The Battle for the Airfield: World War II Re-Enactment” will give visitors to the AHM on Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th the opportunity to see over three hundred Allied and Axis re-enactors engage in simulated combat at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 both days.

The Battle for the Airfield is a reflection of campaigns in a long-duration war that are now immortalized for their ferocity and importance; among these, the Battle of the Atlantic (Sept. 1939-May 1945), the Battle of Britain (July-October 1940), the Battle of Stalingrad (August 1942-Feb. 1943), the Battle of Okinawa (April-June 1945), the Battle of Midway (July 1942), the Battle of Berlin (April-May 1945) and the Battle of the Bulge (December 1944-January 1945). 

As part of The Battle for the Airfield, tanks, military vehicles, artillery and encampments will be available for viewing from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days.

A full schedule of happenings connected with The Battle for the Airfield include tank rides, paint-a-tank for children, World War II game and modeling demonstrations and a World War II Veterans Roundtable each day at 1:00 p.m. featuring remarks by vets who were engaged in the actual hostilities eighty years ago.

The Roundtable will include a question-and-answer segment.

The event is a major fundraiser for the American Heritage Museum. Tickets also provide patrons with access to all three buildings on the grounds.

More details can be obtained at http://ahmus.me/events.