Several times a year, you can hear the roar of a powerful engine and the clank of tracks as the Allen County Historical Society’s 1944 M4-A3 Sherman Tank roams the streets of Lima and other communities in parades. 

   The tank is one of the most completely restored tanks of its kind in existence.  Acquired by the Allen County Historical Society in 1957, the tank was displayed outside the Allen County Museum until 1987 when volunteers from Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center, (maker of the modern M1 Abrams Tank), and the Lima Ford Engine Plant, completely restored the Sherman to mint running condition including a completely reconditioned "spare" engine. Since then, volunteers from The Joint Systems Manufacturing Center and Husky Lima Refinery, (formerly Valero), maintain an important piece of history while honoring veterans and supporting the Allen County Museum.

   The Allen County Historical Society is deeply grateful to the many talented and committed volunteers that care for the Sherman and proudly share it with communities all over the state.

2008 Schedule

May 17, 18, 19:  20th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration, Findlay, OH

May 26th - Memorial Day Parade, Lima, OH

June 14th - Sandusky Bike Week Parade, Sandusky, OH

June 21, 2008 - Wapakoneta 175th Anniversary Parade

September 20 - 21 - Ohio Veterans Hospital, Sandusky, OH

November 7 - Veterans Day Parade, Columbus, OH