Want to learn more about the Vikings? Then visit Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin on Saturday, October 21st from 12-4pm for the museum’s annual “Meet the Vikings” event, an afternoon celebration of all things “Viking.”
Reenactors will be on hand to answer questions about Viking history, culture, technology, clothing, and weapons. There will be programs in the museum theater on Vikings 101 at 12:30pm, The Role of Women in Viking Culture at 1:30pm, Viking Weapons and Tactics at 2pm, and Viking Navigation at 3pm.
Demonstrations will include spinning/weaving, turning wooden bowls with a spring pole lathe, and showing how silver inlays were made in steel. Visitors can also see several actual Viking era artifacts on exhibit including a spangenhelm, chieftain’s sword, and Danish axe.
Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. Children four and under are free. Members receive a 50% discount. Contact the museum at 608-685-4231 or [email protected] for more details.