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Women in Armor
 Saturdays in March
Somewhere between stories of damsels-in-distress and myths of man-killing amazons lies the historical reality of women and warfare. Discover such luminaries as Boudicca, Joan of Arc and Elizabeth I of England as well as the everyday women of Ancient Times and the Viking Age.
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Celtic Women Day
 Saturday, March 16th
Discover the role of Celtic Women through their culture and history. From the days of the Caesars to the Elizabethan Age and beyond come tales of Celtic Women! Tales of defiance, of Boudicca, who stood against the might of Rome, and the legendary Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen of the Irish Sea! |
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Join the Battle!
See their Weapons. Hear their Stories. Fight in their Footsteps.
Register today!
Celtic Warrior Workshop
March 16th 12:30 pm
The Celts were known for their great skill with sword and spear. Join us in this drop-in workshop to discover for yourself some of the techniques they used to torment the Roman Army for centuries!
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 a 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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CastleKids StoryHour
 Wednesday, March 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. |
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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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Homeschool Wednesday
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.
April 10th
June 12th
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 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. |
