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Browse our calendar of upcoming events to discover what's happening at Higgins. You'll find regularly scheduled events and programs like Arms and Armor shows and Academy of the Sword classes, as well as special occasions like our Festival of Ale, Star Wars Day, Viking Day and more. Click on each event for more details about it.

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Sunday, February 19 2012

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Arms and Armor Show

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

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. 

COST:
Free with Museum Admission

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:
No

CATEGORY:
All Ages

Arms and Armor Show

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

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. 

COST:
Free with Museum Admission

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:
No

CATEGORY:
All Ages