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Hands-on Spectacular
2 - 5 April
(Easter Weekend)

Join in the fun as we bring history alive this Easter with spectacular re-enactments and hands on activities for all the family over the holiday weekend..

Visit the villagers in Leagrave Cottage where our re-enactors will be cooking a typical meal for an 18th Century family (all weekend).

Marvel as Sharpe’s Rifles practice their drill. Meet the soldiers and their families as they prepare to march to war (Sunday and Monday only).

Join in the Easter Challenge:

  • Visit Jane and Tommy's bedroom at the 1940s prefab
  • Grind the corn at the Iron Age House
  • Explore the RAF briefing room in our newly opened Nissen Hut
  • Make an Easter bonnet and other crafts
  • Find out how strict the Victorian school mistress is by taking part in one of her lessons
  • Discover how our buildings were built
  • Make your own beeswax candle (a small additional charge applies)
  • Try your hand at lace making (Sunday and Monday only)

Complete the Challenge and receive your reward of a chocolate Easter egg.

The Mannered Mob www.manneredmob.com
95th Rifles www.95thrifles.com

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors.
Building Blocks - Be a Traditional Builder
10 - 11 April
How were our houses and barns built?

Get your hands dirty as you learn how to lay a brick, find out what Wytchert is and how to build with this uniquely local building material. You can also try your hand at putting together a model timber frame barn.

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors.
The Diehards - Victorian Soldiers' Training Camp
17 & 18 April

Come along and see the Diehards - Victorian soldiers depicting life in the Boer War - in their training camp for the weekend, practicing drill and rifle firing techniques ready for battle! Meet the soldiers and find out what life was like for men in the army in Victorian times.

http://www.thediehards.co.uk/

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors.

 

 
Best of British Crafts
Local Craft Talents Celebrate St George’s Day
24 & 25 April
Join us as we welcome British craftspeople to the Museum this weekend. This small crafts show housed in our historic buildings around the Museum site, highlights the skill and creativity of our local area. With pickles, treen and jewellery there is something to interest your whole family. Against the backdrop of our beautiful landscape and buildings we will also show you the traditional crafts of the Chilterns. Try your hand at lace making, rag rug making and furniture making, amongst many others.

If you are interested in having a stand at this event please complete and return a booking form to Jeanette Howse (contact details are on the booking form). 

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors.
 
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April - Living History Re-enactments, Demonstrations and Hands-on Activities for all the Family