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Pirate Day at the Higgins
 Saturday, February 16th
Avast ye land lubbers! Pirates are taking over the Higgins! Come dressed as your favorite pirate. Games, crafts, cutlass classes, pirate talking workshops, and more! Prizes for best dressed pirates. Don't be a bilge rat and miss this swashbuckling event.
See a full schedule of programs
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Vacation Week Fun!
 February 17th - 24th
Don't get cabin fever this vacation week; fight boredom at the Higgins! Experience chivalry up close and personal with our amazing collection of arms and armor. Don't just look at it, experience it!
- Encounter armored knights
- Make your own personal shield
- Learn to wield a sword in our Knight Training workshop
See a full schedule of programs
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Join the Battle!
See their Weapons. Hear their Stories. Fight in their Footsteps.
Register today!
Swashbuckling 101 Workshop
February 16th 12:30 pm
Avast ye scurvy dogs! Be prepared to defend your Jolly Roger with the fury of your cutlass and slash of your dagger. Explore what it takes to keep the even most ferocious Barbary pirate foes at bay.
Knight Training Workshops
February 18, 19, 20, 21, & 22 12:30 pm
Learn how knights fought visor-to-visor on the battlefield. Try your hand at the knightly longsword in these 45-minute hands-on workshops.
Youth Summer Swordplay
Week-long sessions begin July 8th
Ever wondered what it would be like to wield a knightly sword, a Viking axe or a pirate's cutlass? Explore the Higgins Armory Museum in a completely new way this summer. Choose from: Knightly Arts Academy, Defending Sherwood, A Viking Adventure, and Introduction to Piracy. Registration now open!
Did you make New Year's Resolution to be more active or get more exercise? Our Salle d'Armes or Viking Training sessions are a great way to get you moving in 2013!
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Homeschool Wednesdays
Go deeper. Explore the Higgins Armory's extensive collection of arms and armor from around the world through programs designed to compliment home based learning for ages 5 and up.
February 13th
April 10th
June 12th
Register now to secure space for your family! Information about Fall 2013 Homeschool programs is coming soon.
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Ready! Aim! Fire!
Siege the Day - Saturday, May 4, 2013
The Higgins invites you to participate in Siege the Day, our 4th annual trebuchet contest!
Gather your friends to build a real working medieval trebuchet, then bring your creation to the museum for a day of outdoor competitive fun.
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CastleKids StoryHour
 Wednesday, February 6th1:00 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 will craft related to the story, and a snack. |
 Mark Your Calendars
These popular events have been scheduled and we are working hard to make them better than ever.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for these and other events throughout the year. Contact Debra Mooney at (508) 853-6015, ext 42, or dmooney@higgins.org for more information. |
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Now open on the 4th Floor
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Birthday Parties
A knight in shining armor
beats a bouncy house any day.
Did you use a knife to slice your last birthday cake? At the Higgins, we use swords!
Your child and guests will always remember the epic birthday parties offered at the Higgins. Two options available for the medieval birthday celebration that best suits your Lord or Lady.
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Support the Higgins!
Donors like YOU provide the spark that is
the Higgins Armory experience. Give now to support our full calendar of 2013 programs.
Thank you!
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Higgins Armory Museum
Museum Galleries & Store Hours
Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday: 12 pm to 4 pm
The Museum will be open on Monday, February 18, 2013 for President's Day.
General Admission
Members: FREE
Adults: $12
Seniors (60+): $10
Children (4-16): $8
Children 3 and under: FREE
Gift Certificates and
Memberships Available
Use your WOO Card and earn great rewards.
Address:
100 Barber Avenue
Worcester, MA 01606
Questions?
(508) 853-6015
higgins@higgins.org
www.higgins.org
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