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Middle Earth Day10:00 am - 4:00 pmHiggins Armory Museum welcomes the world of J.R.R. Tolkien into its halls.
Some of today's programs: Hobbit Sing-along - 11:00 am Hobbits are known for a few things, such as furry feet, six or more meals a day and their love of song and fellowship. Join us as we channel our inner Hobbit with some songs right out of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Tolkien Tales - 12:00 pm John Ronald Reuel Tolkien created some of the most famous stories and characters of the 20th century. Listen as he tells some of his favourites to children of all ages from the comfort of his wingback chair! Name the 13 Dwarves from the Hobbit! - 12:30 pm Bombur, Bofur, Bifur, Nori, Ori, Dori, Thorin, Balin, Dwalin, Oin, Gloin, Fili, and Kili - Can you remember them all? Can you name them correctly and do it fast? If so, compete to see who is the fastest and most accurate. The winner will get a small bag of Higgins gold. The Riddle Game - 2:30 pm Before you set off on an adventure you need to be properly prepared. You need food, water, a map, a hat, some handkerchiefs, a bit of rope, and a plan. But there are other, less obvious things that may be handy, such as being skilled at riddles. Come test your wits and skill against a host of other would be adventurers and win some Higgins gold! Click here to see a full schedule of the rest of our programs! COST: Most programs Free with Museum Admission RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: All Ages |
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Make-your-own Shield or Pendant10:00 am - 4:00 pmMake-Your-Own Shield Workshop Show your allegiance against the Dark Lord’s forces with a shield! Will you be of Gondor or Rohan? Are you one of the elves? Maybe you fight independently and want to design your own shield, or (gasp!) maybe you fight for Saruman! $5 per shield Make-Your-Own Pendant Workshop In addition to creating new languages, Tolkien created a few new alphabets. Discover the grace and flow of Tengwar, or the strong lines of Cirth, and use them to inscribe your own words or initials into clay pendants that you can take home. $1 per pendant or free when you also make a shield! COST: $5 for shield, $1 for pendant or free with shield RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: Children |
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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 Nancy Huntington 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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Sword Training10:30 am - 11:00 amBeing over 2700 years older than him qualifies Arwen to teach Strider a thing or two – but can she teach him anything about swords? Join them in a training session as Strider sharpens his skills for battle against the forces of Sauron and Saruman. COST: Free with Museum Admission RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: All Ages |
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Axe, Sword, and Spear: The Arms of Tolkien11:30 am - 12:00 pmToday being Middle Earth Day at the Higgins we thought it appropriate to talk about the arms and armor of Middle Earth and compare with the real weapons that inspired Tolkien’s work. COST: Free with Museum Admission RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: All Ages |
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The Uglier Side of Prosthetics: Making an Orc Mask12:30 pm - 1:00 pmLearn some of the tools and techniques used in making Orc-inspired facewear in this informative presentation. Maybe you’ll even get an idea for Halloween! COST: Free with Museum Admission RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: All Ages |
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Arms of Middle Earth Workshop1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ever wanted to wield an axe like a dwarf? Or wondered how to use a wizard’s staff once it’s zapping power runs out? We can teach you! Learn the basics of axe and staff weapons in this one-hour workshop, open to all creatures of Middle earth aged 10 & up.
Class is open to age 14 and up, or age 10 if accompanied by a participating parent. Space is limited. No experience is needed and all equipment is supplied. Workshop participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing with long pants and athletic footgear. All participants must fill out a waiver and participants under 18 will need to have this waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. Space is limited. For questions or to pre-register, please contact Nancy Huntington at (508) 853-6015, ext. 23, or nhuntington@higgins.org.
COST: $10 per person RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: Swordplay Classes Academy of the Sword |
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Sword Training1:30 pm - 2:00 pmBeing over 2700 years older than him qualifies Arwen to teach Strider a thing or two – but can she teach him anything about swords? Join them in a training session as Strider sharpens his skills for battle against the forces of Sauron and Saruman. COST: Free with Museum Admission RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: All Ages |
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Axe, Sword, and Spear: The Arms of Tolkien2:00 pm - 2:30 pmToday being Middle Earth Day at the Higgins we thought it appropriate to talk about the arms and armor of Middle Earth and compare with the real weapons that inspired Tolkien’s work. COST: Free with Museum Admission RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: No CATEGORY: All Ages |
