November at the Higgins

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November 2012

Veterans Day

Monday, November 12th

Knights in movies are often clumsy. Did you know fighters in full suits of mail or plate armor can do cartwheels, leap up from the ground, and even sprint? Discover how armor of the past compares with what American soldiers wear today in this family friendly Veterans Day event.

See full schedule for the day...

November Military Discount: US Armed Forces members can show their ID this month to receive half-priced admission for you and four guests. Find out more.

Ancient Identities

Exhibit Opening Celebration

November 23rd - 25th

This new permanent exhibit explores the ancient civilizations that developed around the Mediterranean basin beginning in 2000 B.C.E.

Authentic weapons of war and tools of everyday living illustrate the early, difficult days of our culture. Starting 4,000 years ago and leading up to the first century of our modern calendar, these were the days of the god-king Pharaohs, of warrior elites who fought for the immortality of fame, and emperors who oversaw a state religion that spanned the known world.

Join us opening weekend, November 23rd - 25th, to celebrate some of these rarely and never before seen objects. See full schedule of events.

CastleKids StoryHour

Wednesday, November 7th

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

From damsels in distress to mighty dragons, join us on the first Wednesday of every month as we share tales of adventure, from well-known fairy tales to modern picture books in the setting of our medieval Great Hall. Great for ages 3 to 5.

$12 for adult w/ one child ($8 for museum members). Includes admission, program with craft related to the story, and a snack.

Homeschool Wednesdays

Wednesday, November 14th

Do you homeschool? Join us for Homeschool Wednesdays and go deeper.

Explore the Higgins Armory extensive collection of arms and armor from around the world through programs designed to compliment home based learning for ages 5 and up.

See our full schedule and find out more.

Can't come on the 14th? Don't worry, we're hosting Homeschool Wednesdays throughout the school-year!

Call for Bakers

We are looking for bakers to compete in our 3rd annual Gingerbread Castle Competition on December 15, 2012.

Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges in both the Professional and Amateur divisions. Visitors to the museum will vote for the People's Choice winner.

Check out entries from the last 2 years.

Think you have what it takes to win? Download the rules and entry form now!

Academy of the Sword

See their Weapons. Hear their Stories. Fight in their Footsteps.

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Salle d'Armes

Ongoing class every Tu/Th/Sa

A safe, progressive system of instruction, building overall fitness and coordination as you learn living swordplay traditions handed down from the days when a person's life might depend on skill with a blade.

Viking Training

Ongoing class meets every Tu/Th/Sa

Learn and practice the combat skills of medieval Europe's most fearsome warriors: the Vikings. We draw heavily on the medieval sagas set in Viking-age Iceland, stories that often depict Viking-age fights. Permission of instructor required to join.

Most classes require advance registration. Find out more