Toys for Tots at the American Helicopter Museum Until December 10

December 8, 2023 - West Chester, PA – The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) presents festive holiday cheer for the whole family when Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on Saturday, December 9, at 11 a.m. for the annual SantaFest that begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. PAWS for People Therapy Dogs, fun activities, and music make this annual event enjoyable for everyone! The Museum’s Thomas the Tank Engine and L-shaped O-gauge layouts run by its volunteers continues through New Year’s. 

Additionally, AHMEC is participating in the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Drive for the third consecutive year. Please see the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkOrmoz17lw

The Museum offers discounts on admission, as well as museum gift shop toy purchases to help this worthy cause. Bring or purchase a toy costing $15.00 or more and get one free adult admission (one per group). Earn discounts on any purchase for Toys for Tots until Sunday, December 10. Discounts are only for items purchased and given to Toys for Tots by buying an item and placing it in the collection box. 

“Visitors’ discounts on Toys for Tots purchases are 10% for $8.00 to $11.99, 20% for $12.00 to $19.99, and 25% for $20.00 and higher,” explained David Vanderhoof, AHMEC’s Retail Manager. “We’re proud that we can participate in this drive and hope that everyone who comes to the museum until Sunday, December 10, will donate to make these children’s holidays the best ever!

Contact AHMEC at 610-436-9600 or see the website at www.helicoptermuseum.org for more information.

The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, located at 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, is the nation’s premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. Established in 1996, the nonprofit organization collects, restores, and displays rotary-wing aircraft, including over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogyros, and convertiplanes.