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Celebrate the Ides of March @ Swampscott Public Library

Higgins Armory Museum Presents: A Roman Legionary

 

Celebrate the Ides of March at the Swampscott Public Library! 

On Thursday, March 15, at 6:30pm, the Higgins Armory Museum will present A Roman Legionary: Spanning from the Roman Republic to the end of the Empire, this program follows the evolution of a Roman Legionary's arms and armor.

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Learn about the changes in the Roman military by viewing examples of period equipment and participating in hands-on demonstrations. 

Recommended for 5th grade and up.  Admission is free and open to all ages.  The is located at 61 Burrill Street, 781-596-8867.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Swampscott Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

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