News and Updates March, 27th 2008
	A Day in the Life of an Ancient Warrior April 23rd 2008 A Special One-Day Program at the Oakeshott Institute during Passover Vacation EXPLORE THE WORLD OF ANCIENT WARRIORS FROM THE TIME OF MOSES! ⋅ SEE weapons used in battle 3000 years ago ⋅ CREATE a helmet from the Bronze Age ⋅ LEARN about warriors from the time of Moses ⋅ PLUS: FENCING LESSON with MN Sword Club instructor  Download current Camp Registration Form in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Questions? Please email camp@oakeshott.org
Hennepin County Library Events Medieval Knights Rescuing a princess and slaying dragons? Not exactly. Explore the world of the medieval knight with The Oakeshott Institute during these Hennipen County Library events. See actual swords and armor from the middle ages. Rewind the clock 800 years, try on pieces of armor and feel the weight of the metal plates that protected a knight in battle. Learn about a knight's training and what life was like for these heros on horseback. Find out what being a knight would really be like! Join us for these fun spring events! Ridgedale Library March 29th 11am at the Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka Linden Hills Library April 3rd 1pm at Pershing Park, 3523 W. 48th St., Minneapolis
	2007 Knight for a Day Camp Pictures The first "Knight for a Day" summer camps were a great success.See Photos Here
Minneapolis Public Library Discover Saturday Medieval Arms and Armor Can you imagine yourself as a knight in armor? Explore the world of the medieval knight with The Oakeshott Institute during the Minneapolis Public Library's Discover Saturday program. See actual swords and armor from the middle ages and learn about mail armor, plate armor and medieval weapons. Find out what life as a knight would really be like! Join us on two Saturdays in November: November 3rd 2-4 pm at the Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis November 17th 1:30-3:30 pm at Washburn Library, 5244 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis
	Medieval Sword Lecture held on June 28th A great audience attended our first lecture event at The Oakeshott Institute this June. See Photos Here
Lecture on The Medieval Sword An Introduction to the Medieval Sword will be presented at The Oakeshott Institute on Thursday June 28th at 7:00 pm. The medieval sword is an iconic artifact from our past, but much of its history has been obscured by misrepresentation in popular media. This presentation will highlight numerous aspects that define the medieval sword and explore some of the myths that surround it. Discover why the truth behind the sword is far more interesting than what the movies tell us. Admission: 10.00 per person, Institute Members 8.00, 12 and under free.
	New Full Day Option KNIGHT FOR A DAY CAMP A full day camp option from 9am - 4pm, during the week of June 25-29, Cost $300
Make history fun at the KNIGHT FOR A DAY CAMP WEEK-LONG HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMPS FOR AGES 7-14 Explore the past through fun hands-on projects and activities. TRY ON ARMOR CREATE A SHIELD AND HELMET DISCOVER HOW TO MAKE MAIL LEARN ABOUT MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS
	Exciting News from The Oakeshott Institute. We have a new home! See the exciting details Click here for more.
Join us at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts for Arms, Armor, and Amore Family Day. Sunday, February 11, 2007 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, a Free event Last year, our Arms and Armor presentation was one of the most highly attended Family Day events at the MIA! We could barely keep up with the hundreds of visitors eager to try on armor, and handle pieces from the Oakeshott Institute's collection. We are thrilled to be invited back this February for another opportunity to share our knowledge of historical artifacts with children and adults of all ages. It promises to be a fun filled day. We hope to see you there!	Click here for more information. Arms, Armor, and Amore Family Day
Click here to watch the story online.	"On the Road" with Jason Davis showcases Arms and Armor and The Oakeshott Institute In mid-December, Jason Davis and his cameraman came to Arms and Armor to film pieces from the Oakeshott Institute's Collection. The last time Arms and Armor was featured on his show was before the Oakeshott Collection had arrived from England. In the feature Jason Davis shares footage of some of the Collection's wonderful historic pieces and highlights the progress of The Oakeshott Institute. Follow the link to watch the segment online at the "On the Road" on the Channel 5 Eyewitness News web page.
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