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Romance and Shakespeare10:00 am - 4:00 pmLearn how to woo, court, and fight for your love. Make a valentine and experience love in our medieval great hall. Shakespeare's most romantic couple, Romeo and Juliet, will be making an appearance and our visitors are invited to participate when the fued between the Capulets and Montagues comes to blows. Hear poetic tales of romance and learn how to court the one you love as in 1595. COST: Free with Museum Admission RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: All Ages |
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Salle d'Armes Class10:30 am - 12:00 pmHave 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 rapier, longsword, and dueling sabre, as well as the classical forms of modern fencing weapons. We invite you to join a growing community of men and women exploring the art, science, and spirit of the sword in a safe, progressive system of instruction. Build 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. Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 and Saturday mornings from 10:30 to noon. Monthly tuition rate of $100 applies. Individual classes are $20 each. The class is open to age 16 and up. No equipment is required. To enroll, please contact Heather Feland at (508) 853-6015 or higgins@higgins.org. COST: Monthly tuition rate of $100 applies. Individual classes are $20 each. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Yes CATEGORY: Swordplay Classes Academy of the Sword |
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Balcony Scene from Romeo and Juliet10:45 am - 11:00 amSneak into the Capulet’s court yard with Romeo and watch him attempt to win the love of Juliet. COST: Free with Museum Admission RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: All Ages |
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Join in the Fight!11:00 am - 11:15 amDiscover the tongue twisting insults of Shakespeare and put your sword fighting skills to the test. Watch the Capulets and Montagues fight; then learn some basic sword moves to impress your family and foes. COST: Free with Museum Admission RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: All Ages |
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Arms and Armor Show11:30 am - 12:00 pmWhy 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. COST: Free with Museum Admission RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: All Ages |
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Balcony Scene from Romeo and Juliet1:00 pm - 1:15 pmSneak into the Capulet’s court yard with Romeo and watch him attempt to win the love of Juliet. COST: Free with Museum Admission RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: All Ages |
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Join in the Fight!1:15 pm - 1:30 pmDiscover the tongue twisting insults of Shakespeare and put your sword fighting skills to the test. Watch the Capulets and Montagues fight; then learn some basic sword moves to impress your family and foes. COST: Free with Museum Admission RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: All Ages |
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Legio III Cyrenaica Roman Legion2:00 pm - 2:30 pmA 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. COST: Free with Museum Admission RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: All Ages |
