Middle Earth Day at Higgins Armory Museum
| Venue: | Higgins Armory Museum CLOSED |
| Hours: | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Special Events |
Join us for the last stand of men and elves at Higgins on our final Middle-earth Day.Pretend our Great Hall is a fortress against the Necromancer; build a shield and learn how to fight like the men of Gondor!
Are you more Shire-minded? Then you’ll love our Hobbit Sing-a-long.
There’s something for everyone – even the orcs!
So dust off your traveling cloaks and study up on your runes, or just comb your feet and join us for a day of fun and fellowship.
See a full schedule for the day
Make-your-own Shield or Pendant
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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
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!
Activity Fee:
$5 for shield, $1 for pendant or free with shield
Academy of the Sword
Hobbit Sing-along
11:00 am - 11:30 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. Presented as part of Middle Earth Day
Axe, Sword, and Spear
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Arms and Armor of Tolkien’s Middle Earth would be familiar to the warriors of the dark and middle ages. Come see weapons and armor that inspired and shaped the imagery of Tolkien’s world and how they really worked.
Tolkien Tales
12:00 pm - 12:30 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!
Arms of Middle-earth Workshop
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Ever wanted to wield an axe like a dwarf or swordflight like Strider? Have you found yourself wondering how to use a wizard's staff once its zapping power runs out? We can teach you! Learn the basics of these various weapons in this one-hour workshop, open to all creatures of Middle-earth.
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. For questions or to pre-register, please contact Nancy Huntington at (508) 853-6015, ext. 23, or nhuntington@higgins.org.
Activity Fee - $10 per person
Reservations are required
Axe, Sword, and Spear
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
The Arms and Armor of Tolkien’s Middle Earth would be familiar to the warriors of the dark and middle ages. Come see weapons and armor that inspired and shaped the imagery of Tolkien’s world and how they really worked.
The Uglier Side of Prosthetics: Making an Orc Mask
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn 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!
Presented as part of Middle Earth Day
| COST | ↑ top |
Adults (age 17+) $12.00 Seniors (age 60+) $10.00 College Students (with ID) $9.00 Children (age 4 to 16) $8.00 Children age 3 and under are FREE
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.higgins.org/middle-earth-day-1
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
100 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA, 01606 map
Phone: (508) 853-6015
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