Ongoing Events
Tuesdays, 5/20/2008 - 12/31/2009
Senior Days
Every Tuesday come visit the Higgins and take advantage of our special senior citizen admission rate and discount in our gift shop. Any visitor aged 60 and older will be admitted for half price; that's just $4.00 per person! You will also receive a 20% discount on all purchases in our gift shop (excluding clearance). Offer only valid on purchases made on Tuesdays from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm beginning May 20, 2008. You must mention this offer at the admission desk and in the gift shop. No other discounts can be used in conjunction with either discount. Offer does not apply to group or special program admission rates.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Saturday, 6/20/2009 - Monday, 6/20/2011
Exhibit: Beyond Belief: The Curious Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell
- Free with Museum Admission
Enter the Higgins' Department of Curiosities headed by Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell - a professor who has been studying the creatures of mythology for decades, but has been missing for almost as long. Look through the artifacts, specimens, and equipment that the professor sends back in mysteriously marked crates and cases. Discover where the professor must have traveled in order to unearth such items as a Yeti, a Gargoyle skeleton, and the Argonaut probe. Examine the equipment he has sent back, like a Miniscule Winged Specimen Influxator (a fairy vacuum), to see what an explorer needs to use to examine, capture, and preserve these strange objects of study.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
July 2009
Saturday, 7/4/2009
Museum Closed
The Museum will be closed Saturday, July 4, 2009 for Independence Day.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 7/5/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Tuesday, 7/7/2009
School of Swordplay
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
- Registration is $180; $150 for museum members
Have you ever wondered what it is like to wield the knightly longsword or the musketeer's deadly rapier? At the Higgins Academy of the Sword you will receive expert instruction in your choice of rapier, longsword, and/or dueling sabre, as well as classical forms of modern fencing weapons. Classes offer 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 their skill with a blade. Our ongoing series of sessions is taught by internationally recognized swordsman and fencing historian Ken Mondschein: we invite you to join a growing community of men and women exploring the art, science, and spirit of the sword.
The July session will take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8, starting July 7 and ending July 30. Class is open to age 16 and up. Pre-registration is required. Contact Rhonda Houle at (508) 853-6015, ext 20, or higgins@higgins.org for more information.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015x20.
Saturday, 7/11/2009
14th Century Knight: Armor in Transition
11:30 AM-12:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Why did knights change from using mail armor to plate? What were some of the causes? Why did it take nearly 200 years? These are just some of the questions that will be answered in the "Armor in Transition" auditorium show, a show focusing on the evolution of Knightly armor. Armor from mail to plate will be discussed with emphasis on the transitional period of plate and mail in combination.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Legio III Cyrenaica Roman Legion
2:00 PM-2:30 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
A Roman living history group that looks to accurately portray the famous Legion based in Alexandria, Egypt during the Flavian period (60-100 AD/CE). You will meet Legionary and Auxiliary soldiers and learn about the Legion's history, weapons, tactics and daily life in this engaging presentation.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 7/12/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Saturday, 7/18/2009
Viking Invasion
- Free with Museum Admission
The Vikings are invading the Higgins Armory Museum! Learn what it was like to be a Viking warrior or a woman in Viking times. See Viking style combat and even sharpen your own skills with our one-hour workshop. There will also be viking themed crafts and games throughout the day.
Women in Viking Times 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Vikings in Arms! 12:45 pm - 1:00 pm and 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Axe, Sword and Shield! Workshop 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Viking Warrior Presentation 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Meet author William Short as he signs copies of Viking Weapons and Combat Techniques immediately following his Viking Warrior presentation. This exciting new book explores the history of the arms, armor, and individual fighting strategies of medieval Europe's most feared warriors. Dr. William R. Short is an author and student of Viking-age topics, with special interests in medieval Icelandic literature, Viking age material culture, Viking age weapons, and Viking age combat techniques.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 7/19/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Saturday, 7/25/2009
Celtic Warrior Arms & Armor Show
11:30 AM-12:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Who were the Celts? Did they really paint themselves blue? What the heck is a "carnyx"? Find out the answers to these and many other questions about how an ancient Celtic Warrior fought in this exciting and interactive demonstration! Great for kids of all ages!
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Boudica
12:00 PM-12:30 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Come learn about Queen Boudica of the ancient Celts; one of the great forgotten women of history! Hear the story of how this one woman raised an army to fight against the tyranny of Rome in Britain during the 1st century CE.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Live Arms and Armor Show
2:00 PM-2:30 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 7/26/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
August 2009
Saturday, 8/1/2009
Company of the Wolfe Argent
11:30 AM-12:00 PM, 2:00 PM-2:30 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Representing a company of 15th century Burgundian men-at-arms, this group employs period clothing and weaponry to offer a lively glimpse of arms and armor, society, and daily life in the late Middle Ages.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Historic Combat Demonstration
1:00 PM-1:30 PM, 3:00 PM-3:30 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Have at you! Witness the subtle skills of attack, parry, and grapple, as the Higgins Armory Sword Guild brings to life the knightly arts of the sword and buckler, dagger, longsword, rapier, and halberd, revived from the long-lost words of medieval masters, as the Sword Guild recreates a medieval combat school.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 8/2/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Wednesday, 8/5/2009
CastleKids StoryHour
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
- $5.00 member adult/child pair, $9.00 non-member adult/child pair
From damsels in distress to mighty dragons, join us as we share tales of adventure, from well-known fairy tales to modern picture books in the setting of our medieval Great Hall. Includes snack and craft related to the stories.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Saturday, 8/8/2009
14th Century Knight: Armor in Transition
11:30 AM-12:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Why did knights change from using mail armor to plate? What were some of the causes? Why did it take nearly 200 years? These are just some of the questions that will be answered in the "Armor in Transition" auditorium show, a show focusing on the evolution of Knightly armor. Armor from mail to plate will be discussed with emphasis on the transitional period of plate and mail in combination.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Legio III Cyrenaica Roman Legion
2:00 PM-2:30 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
A Roman living history group that looks to accurately portray the famous Legion based in Alexandria, Egypt during the Flavian period (60-100 AD/CE). You will meet Legionary and Auxiliary soldiers and learn about the Legion's history, weapons, tactics and daily life in this engaging presentation.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 8/9/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Saturday, 8/15/2009
Women in Viking Times
11:30 AM-12:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
What did Viking women do when the Viking men were off on a raid? Our famous Viking warrior will set aside his weapons and talk about the softer side of Viking life. Learn how Viking families lived and about the role of women in Viking society.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Viking Warrior Presentation
2:00 PM-2:30 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
A dominant force in Europe for centuries, the Vikings still fascinate our contemporary world. Explore the culture, daily life, and military equipment of this legendary and fearsome society.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Historic Combat Demonstration
1:00 PM-1:30 PM, 3:00 PM-3:30 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Have at you! Witness the subtle skills of attack, parry, and grapple, as the Higgins Armory Sword Guild brings to life the knightly arts of the sword and buckler, dagger, longsword, rapier, and halberd, revived from the long-lost words of medieval masters, as the Sword Guild recreates a medieval combat school.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 8/16/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Saturday, 8/22/2009
Celtic Warrior Arms & Armor Show
11:30 AM-12:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Who were the Celts? Did they really paint themselves blue? What the heck is a "carnyx"? Find out the answers to these and many other questions about how an ancient Celtic Warrior fought in this exciting and interactive demonstration! Great for kids of all ages!
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Boudica
12:00 PM-12:30 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Come celebrate Women's History Month and learn about Queen Boudica of the ancient Celts; one of the great forgotten women of history! Hear the story of how this one woman raised an army to fight against the tyranny of Rome in Britain during the 1st century CE.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Live Arms and Armor Show
2:00 PM-2:30 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 8/23/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Saturday, 8/29/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
11:30 AM-12:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Viking Warrior Presentation
2:00 PM-2:30 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
A dominant force in Europe for centuries, the Vikings still fascinate our contemporary world. Explore the culture, daily life, and military equipment of this legendary and fearsome society.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Historic Combat Demonstration
1:00 PM-1:30 PM, 3:00 PM-3:30 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Have at you! Witness the subtle skills of attack, parry, and grapple, as the Higgins Armory Sword Guild brings to life the knightly arts of the sword and buckler, dagger, longsword, rapier, and halberd, revived from the long-lost words of medieval masters, as the Sword Guild recreates a medieval combat school.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 8/30/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM
- Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
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Ongoing Events
Tuesdays, 5/20/2008 - 12/31/2009
Senior Days
Every Tuesday come visit the Higgins and take advantage of our special senior citizen admission rate and discount in our gift shop. Any visitor aged 60 and older will be admitted for half price; that's just $4.00 per person! You will also receive a 20% discount on all purchases in our gift shop (excluding clearance). Offer only valid on purchases made on Tuesdays from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm beginning May 20, 2008. You must mention this offer at the admission desk and in the gift shop. No other discounts can be used in conjunction with either discount. Offer does not apply to group or special program admission rates.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Saturday, 6/20/2009 - Monday, 6/20/2011
Exhibit: Beyond Belief: The Curious Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell
- Free with Museum Admission
Enter the Higgins' Department of Curiosities headed by Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell - a professor who has been studying the creatures of mythology for decades, but has been missing for almost as long. Look through the artifacts, specimens, and equipment that the professor sends back in mysteriously marked crates and cases. Discover where the professor must have traveled in order to unearth such items as a Yeti, a Gargoyle skeleton, and the Argonaut probe. Examine the equipment he has sent back, like a Miniscule Winged Specimen Influxator (a fairy vacuum), to see what an explorer needs to use to examine, capture, and preserve these strange objects of study.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
July 2009
Saturday, 7/4/2009
Museum Closed
The Museum will be closed Saturday, July 4, 2009 for Independence Day.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 7/5/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Tuesday, 7/7/2009
School of Swordplay
6:30 PM-8:00 PM - Registration is $180; $150 for museum members
Have you ever wondered what it is like to wield the knightly longsword or the musketeer's deadly rapier? At the Higgins Academy of the Sword you will receive expert instruction in your choice of rapier, longsword, and/or dueling sabre, as well as classical forms of modern fencing weapons. Classes offer 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 their skill with a blade. Our ongoing series of sessions is taught by internationally recognized swordsman and fencing historian Ken Mondschein: we invite you to join a growing community of men and women exploring the art, science, and spirit of the sword.
The July session will take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8, starting July 7 and ending July 30. Class is open to age 16 and up. Pre-registration is required. Contact Rhonda Houle at (508) 853-6015, ext 20, or higgins@higgins.org for more information.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015x20.
Saturday, 7/11/2009
14th Century Knight: Armor in Transition
11:30 AM-12:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Why did knights change from using mail armor to plate? What were some of the causes? Why did it take nearly 200 years? These are just some of the questions that will be answered in the "Armor in Transition" auditorium show, a show focusing on the evolution of Knightly armor. Armor from mail to plate will be discussed with emphasis on the transitional period of plate and mail in combination.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Legio III Cyrenaica Roman Legion
2:00 PM-2:30 PM - Free with Museum Admission
A Roman living history group that looks to accurately portray the famous Legion based in Alexandria, Egypt during the Flavian period (60-100 AD/CE). You will meet Legionary and Auxiliary soldiers and learn about the Legion's history, weapons, tactics and daily life in this engaging presentation.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 7/12/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Saturday, 7/18/2009
Viking Invasion
- Free with Museum Admission
The Vikings are invading the Higgins Armory Museum! Learn what it was like to be a Viking warrior or a woman in Viking times. See Viking style combat and even sharpen your own skills with our one-hour workshop. There will also be viking themed crafts and games throughout the day.
Women in Viking Times 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Vikings in Arms! 12:45 pm - 1:00 pm and 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Axe, Sword and Shield! Workshop 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Viking Warrior Presentation 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Meet author William Short as he signs copies of Viking Weapons and Combat Techniques immediately following his Viking Warrior presentation. This exciting new book explores the history of the arms, armor, and individual fighting strategies of medieval Europe's most feared warriors. Dr. William R. Short is an author and student of Viking-age topics, with special interests in medieval Icelandic literature, Viking age material culture, Viking age weapons, and Viking age combat techniques.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 7/19/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Saturday, 7/25/2009
Celtic Warrior Arms & Armor Show
11:30 AM-12:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Who were the Celts? Did they really paint themselves blue? What the heck is a "carnyx"? Find out the answers to these and many other questions about how an ancient Celtic Warrior fought in this exciting and interactive demonstration! Great for kids of all ages!
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Boudica
12:00 PM-12:30 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Come learn about Queen Boudica of the ancient Celts; one of the great forgotten women of history! Hear the story of how this one woman raised an army to fight against the tyranny of Rome in Britain during the 1st century CE.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Live Arms and Armor Show
2:00 PM-2:30 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 7/26/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
August 2009
Saturday, 8/1/2009
Company of the Wolfe Argent
11:30 AM-12:00 PM, 2:00 PM-2:30 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Representing a company of 15th century Burgundian men-at-arms, this group employs period clothing and weaponry to offer a lively glimpse of arms and armor, society, and daily life in the late Middle Ages.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Historic Combat Demonstration
1:00 PM-1:30 PM, 3:00 PM-3:30 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Have at you! Witness the subtle skills of attack, parry, and grapple, as the Higgins Armory Sword Guild brings to life the knightly arts of the sword and buckler, dagger, longsword, rapier, and halberd, revived from the long-lost words of medieval masters, as the Sword Guild recreates a medieval combat school.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 8/2/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Wednesday, 8/5/2009
CastleKids StoryHour
1:00 PM-2:00 PM - $5.00 member adult/child pair, $9.00 non-member adult/child pair
From damsels in distress to mighty dragons, join us as we share tales of adventure, from well-known fairy tales to modern picture books in the setting of our medieval Great Hall. Includes snack and craft related to the stories.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Saturday, 8/8/2009
14th Century Knight: Armor in Transition
11:30 AM-12:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Why did knights change from using mail armor to plate? What were some of the causes? Why did it take nearly 200 years? These are just some of the questions that will be answered in the "Armor in Transition" auditorium show, a show focusing on the evolution of Knightly armor. Armor from mail to plate will be discussed with emphasis on the transitional period of plate and mail in combination.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Legio III Cyrenaica Roman Legion
2:00 PM-2:30 PM - Free with Museum Admission
A Roman living history group that looks to accurately portray the famous Legion based in Alexandria, Egypt during the Flavian period (60-100 AD/CE). You will meet Legionary and Auxiliary soldiers and learn about the Legion's history, weapons, tactics and daily life in this engaging presentation.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 8/9/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Saturday, 8/15/2009
Women in Viking Times
11:30 AM-12:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
What did Viking women do when the Viking men were off on a raid? Our famous Viking warrior will set aside his weapons and talk about the softer side of Viking life. Learn how Viking families lived and about the role of women in Viking society.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Viking Warrior Presentation
2:00 PM-2:30 PM - Free with Museum Admission
A dominant force in Europe for centuries, the Vikings still fascinate our contemporary world. Explore the culture, daily life, and military equipment of this legendary and fearsome society.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Historic Combat Demonstration
1:00 PM-1:30 PM, 3:00 PM-3:30 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Have at you! Witness the subtle skills of attack, parry, and grapple, as the Higgins Armory Sword Guild brings to life the knightly arts of the sword and buckler, dagger, longsword, rapier, and halberd, revived from the long-lost words of medieval masters, as the Sword Guild recreates a medieval combat school.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 8/16/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Saturday, 8/22/2009
Celtic Warrior Arms & Armor Show
11:30 AM-12:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Who were the Celts? Did they really paint themselves blue? What the heck is a "carnyx"? Find out the answers to these and many other questions about how an ancient Celtic Warrior fought in this exciting and interactive demonstration! Great for kids of all ages!
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Boudica
12:00 PM-12:30 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Come celebrate Women's History Month and learn about Queen Boudica of the ancient Celts; one of the great forgotten women of history! Hear the story of how this one woman raised an army to fight against the tyranny of Rome in Britain during the 1st century CE.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Live Arms and Armor Show
2:00 PM-2:30 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 8/23/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Saturday, 8/29/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
11:30 AM-12:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Viking Warrior Presentation
2:00 PM-2:30 PM - Free with Museum Admission
A dominant force in Europe for centuries, the Vikings still fascinate our contemporary world. Explore the culture, daily life, and military equipment of this legendary and fearsome society.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Historic Combat Demonstration
1:00 PM-1:30 PM, 3:00 PM-3:30 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Have at you! Witness the subtle skills of attack, parry, and grapple, as the Higgins Armory Sword Guild brings to life the knightly arts of the sword and buckler, dagger, longsword, rapier, and halberd, revived from the long-lost words of medieval masters, as the Sword Guild recreates a medieval combat school.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
Sunday, 8/30/2009
Live Arms and Armor Show
12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM - Free with Museum Admission
Why armor? Who wore it, who made it, and why are there so many different types? In this interactive program, discover the history of armor; from its evolution from mail to plate armor to its disappearance (and modern reappearance on the battlefield). Volunteers from the audience will have opportunities to help with the demonstration.
For more information, e-mail higgins@higgins.org or call 508-853-6015.
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