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Events at the County Museum
Events at the County Museum include historic re-enactments, murder mystery, children's
activity weeks and the ever-popular transport event. Our exciting events programme for 2008 is
listed below.
2008 Events
All events are from 11am-5pm unless stated otherwise
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Tue 12 - Fri 15 February (10.30am-4.30pm) February Festivals Get creative as we explore celebrations that take place around the world in February
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| March |
Sun 2 March Mummies Day Learn about the Mummies of Ancient Egypt and help to recreate one! You can also make your mum a Mother’s Day card and gift or celebrate the day with a special meal in the Café ***************************** Sat 22 - Fri 28 March Easter Extravaganza Sat, Sun & Mon An egg-citing weekend of activities, trails and entertainment for all the family --------- Tue-Fri, (10.30am-4.30pm) The fun continues with traditional fun and games for springtime
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| April |
Sat 19 & Sun 20 April Your Food – From Plough to Plate Join us to celebrate Food and Farming Year with a look at what we grow, cook and eat
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| May |
Sun 25-Fri 30 May Medieval Merrymaking Sunday & Monday Return to the days of chivalry with our medieval encampment in Old Moat Coppice - Sir William Gascoigne's Fellowship will show you how ordinary folk lived in the 1400s. All the fun with none of the diseases! Tuesday-Friday, (10.30am-4.30pm) Find out more about life in the Middle Ages with our themed activity week
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| June |
Sun 8 June A Festival of Transport From bicycles to tractors, cars to steam engines - see history in motion as all types of historic transport come to Hartlebury, including over 150 MG cars from the Arden MG Heritage Run.
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| July |
Sat 19 & Sun 20 July Exploring Archaeology Join us for two exciting days of archaeology-based activities and fun - meet archaeologists, learn how to process 'finds', try on our new Roman armour plus lots more
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| August |
Tue-Fri, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29 August (10.30am-4.30pm) Summer Fun Lots of fun activities for children throughout the summer holidays ************************** Sat 23 - Sun 25 August Teddy Time Fun and games for all the family – and don’t forget to bring Teddy along too!
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| September |
Sat 13 & Sun 14 September Heritage Open Days Free Entry Learn more about what goes on behind the scenes in your museum!
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| October |
Sun 19 October All About Apples Traditional cider making, craft demonstrations, fun activities and of course…apples! ********************************** Tue 28 - Fri 31 Oct (10.30am-4.30pm) Mist and Mayhem Seasonal crafts to make and enjoy
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| November |
Sun 16 November Murder Mystery A murder has taken place at Hartlebury Castle. Can you work out who dunnit?
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| December |
Sat & Sun, 6 & 7, 13 & 14 December Christmas at the Castle Join us for a traditional Christmas celebration including Father Christmas, sleigh rides, seasonal gifts, craft demonstrations, children’s activities and performances by local choirs
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The Worcestershire Guild of Designer Craftsmen have a permanent display and sales area in the museum shop. Their unique craft work includes jewellery, homeware, clothing and decorative pieces using wood, metal, glass, ceramics and textiles. Every month there is also an In Focus display highlighting an area of their work. For 2008 the In Focus themes will be: February & March – Glass April & May – Textiles June & July – Wood August & September – Jewellery & Metalwork October & November – Ceramics December – Gift Solutions
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Page Information:Last modification: 16:37:54, 04th January, 2008 by Rachel Robinson Review date: 03rd April, 2008
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