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American Helicopter Museum and Education Center

Jean Jennings Bartik and Francis Bilas Spence with ENIAC at press demonstration, February 1946; Image courtesy of University of Pennsylvania
Technology

ENIAC at 80: West Chester Museum Celebrates Birth of the Computer Age

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — Eighty years after the unveiling of the world’s first electronic, general-purpose programmable digital computer, a West Chester museum is marking the moment many historians credit as …

ENIAC at 80: West Chester Museum Celebrates Birth of the Computer Age Read More

AHMEC Staff Delivering Food Donations
Social Services

Museum Food Drive Shatters Goal, Delivers Nearly 800 Pounds to County Food Bank

December 14, 2025December 13, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center turned a modest November food drive into a major windfall for families in need, collecting 787 pounds of non-perishable …

Museum Food Drive Shatters Goal, Delivers Nearly 800 Pounds to County Food Bank Read More
American Helicopter Museum Food Drive
Social Issues

American Helicopter Museum Launches Food Drive to Support Chester County Families

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center is taking flight in the fight against hunger this November, partnering with the Chester County Food Bank to collect …

American Helicopter Museum Launches Food Drive to Support Chester County Families Read More

Model Train Weekend
Family Fun

Holiday Trains Take Flight at the American Helicopter Museum

November 5, 2025November 4, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — The holiday season lifts off in spectacular fashion as the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center welcomes the return of its beloved Model Train Weekend, running …

Holiday Trains Take Flight at the American Helicopter Museum Read More
American Helicopter Museum Presents - SantaFest
Family Fun

Santa Takes to the Skies: A High-Flying Holiday Celebration at SantaFest

November 5, 2025November 7, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — This holiday season, Santa is trading in his sleigh for something a little more high-tech—a helicopter! The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center invites families to …

Santa Takes to the Skies: A High-Flying Holiday Celebration at SantaFest Read More

Telescope under blue and black sky
Family Fun

Explore the Cosmos at the American Helicopter Museum’s Family Astronomy Night

November 1, 2025November 1, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — The American Helicopter Museum is inviting families to look beyond the horizon and into the stars with its upcoming “Family Astronomy Night” on Saturday, November 8, …

Explore the Cosmos at the American Helicopter Museum’s Family Astronomy Night Read More
Haunted Helis
Family Fun

Spooky STEM Takes Flight at American Helicopter Museum’s Haunted Helis Night

October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center will host its popular Halloween event, Haunted Helis, on Saturday, October 25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., offering …

Spooky STEM Takes Flight at American Helicopter Museum’s Haunted Helis Night Read More

Rainbow Helicopters PRIDE
LGBT

Celebrate Courage and Inclusion: Don’t Miss PRIDE in Aviation on June 28!

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) is set to host an inspiring event, PRIDE: LGBTQ+ Voices in Aviation!, on Saturday, June 28, from 1 …

Celebrate Courage and Inclusion: Don’t Miss PRIDE in Aviation on June 28! Read More
Black Leaders in Aviation
African American Interests

Discover the Untold Stories of Black Aviation Heroes at This Inspiring New Exhibit

June 8, 2025June 8, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) is set to debut a permanent exhibit titled “On the Wings of Freedom: Black Leaders in Aviation” on …

Discover the Untold Stories of Black Aviation Heroes at This Inspiring New Exhibit Read More
American Helicopter Museum
Entertainment

Discover Art, Music, and Local Beer at the Helicopter Museum After Hours

May 16, 2025May 15, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — The American Helicopter Museum is set to host its inaugural Art Show After Hours, offering an evening of art, music, and refreshments. The event will take …

Discover Art, Music, and Local Beer at the Helicopter Museum After Hours Read More

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