Arms and Armor Show12:30 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
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Knighting of the Fathers1:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Looking for something unique this Father’s Day? Bring Dad to the Higgins to have him become a Knight of the Higgins’ Order of the Steel. You’ll even get a certificate proving his new knightly status!
COST:
Free with Museum Admission
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:
No
CATEGORY:
All Ages
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Knight Training Workshop1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Learn how knights fought visor-to-visor on the battlefield. In this 45-minute hands-on workshop you will sample the martial arts training of the medieval knight with such weapons as the poleaxe, dagger, and the knightly longsword.
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. For questions or to register, please contact Nancy Huntington at (508) 853-6015, ext. 23, or nhuntington@higgins.org.
COST:
$10 per person
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:
Yes
CATEGORY:
Swordplay Classes
Academy of the Sword |
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Arms and Armor Show2:30 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
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Knighting of the Fathers3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Looking for something unique this Father’s Day? Bring Dad to the Higgins to have him become a Knight of the Higgins’ Order of the Steel. You’ll even get a certificate proving his new knightly status!
COST:
Free with Museum Admission
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:
No
CATEGORY:
All Ages
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