December at the Higgins

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December 2012

Gingerbread Castle Competition

Saturday, December 15th

Wander the halls of our castle and vote for your favorite in our 3rd Annual Gingerbread Castle Competition. Culinary students, restauranteur, and amateurs all compete for first place. Barbara Houle, writer of the Table Hoppin' column in the Worcester Telegram, and John Lawrence, owner of Pepper's Fine Catering, will be judging the competition.

Enjoy the sounds of the season by Carl Kamp, classical guitarist, and the Master Singers of Worcester performing a capella carols.

See a full schedule of programs for the day.

Want to enter the competition? There's still time to register!

Vacation Week Fun!

December 26th - 30th

See, live and in-person, the toys that knights played with during our week of presentations, workshops, and interactive experiences!

See a knight in full armor as he guards the Higgins Castle. How much does his armor weigh? How old was he when he got his first suit? Can you imagine receiving armor for a gift!?

Try your hand at swordplay in our 45-minute, drop-in workshop, or create a gift for yourself or a loved one in our shield workshop.

See full schedule of shows and activities.

CastleKids StoryHour

Wednesday, December 5th

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.

Holiday Gift Ideas

Looking for unique gifts for the knights, princesses, kings, and queens in your life? The Higgins' Museum Store features Medieval and Renaissance themed gift items, including:

large selection of books for all ages
beautiful jewelry in silver, pewter, steel, and semi-precious stones
selection of unusual games, toys, and play sets
children's costume accessories
replica swords, daggers, and helmets

The Museum Store is open during regular museum hours, and there is never a charge to visit the store. Members save 10% every day!

See a sample of the great gifts we offer.

Membership Sale

Save 10% on a membership for you or 15% on a gift membership!

Memberships make great gifts and they give again and again throughout the whole year!

FREE Admission
No wait to enter on busy days
10% off in Museum Store
Discounts on Academy of the Sword classes, birthday parties, and more
Choose the level that's right for you: one, two, five, or eight people!

Learn more about membership and download a form. Questions? Call Libbie at (508) 853-6015, ext 12.

Academy of the Sword

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

Take a class today!

Knight Training
Dec 26, 27, & 28 12:30 pm
Learn how knights fought visor-to-visor on the battlefield. Try your hand at the knightly longsword in this 45-minute hands-on workshop.

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.

Ancient Identities: Arms and Adornment in the Age of Bronze and Iron

Now open on the 4th Floor

See it on the 2nd Floor

The Higgins' world-class collection of arms and armor was created through the vision and passion of one man, but the enduring strength and magic of the Higgins Armory Museum comes from YOU.

Whether you are a long-time member, visited with family, or just met us for the first time at a special event, YOU can keep the spark alive - by making a gift to the Annual Fund today.

Can we count on you to help keep the magic of the Higgins Armory Museum strong? Give to the Annual Fund today!