Knightly Adventures At Higgins Armory Museum In Massachusetts

Knightly adventures and art


Thirty-eight miles from Boston, in the heart of Massachusetts is the city of Worcester, meaning "war-castle". Worcester has a wondrous collection of historic and arts museums, historic architecture, and host major musical and cultural events at the Centrum Centre. The fall is especially a beautiful time to drive through the countryside and admire mother natures painted the hillsides.


You’ll have plenty of Knightly Tales to tell after a visiting to the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts. Find yourself thinking of Ladies-In-Waiting and Knights prepared for a joust as you wander beneath gothic arches. The Higgins Armory Museum features over 70 suits of armor, rare swords, and artifacts. It is also the site of the Annual Medieval Higgins Faire.

The Higgins Armory Museum is wonderful for those who enjoy and want to share the learning of history with their family and friends. Youth and Scout groups can spend the night in Castle Higgins during special “OverKnights.” The unique setting is a popular setting for families and special occasions. Higgins Armory Museum is located at 100 Barber Avenue in Worchester, MA. Call 508-853-6015 during the hours of 10am - 4pm on Tuesday - Saturday, or on Sundays from noon - 4pm for additional information.

While in Worcester explore one of the few remaining examples of eighteenth-century architecture. The Salisbury Mansion, once home to one of Worcester County's wealthiest families was built in 1772 by Stephen Salisbury I. Today the mansion, located at 40 Highland Street in Worcester, MA, is a historical resource and example of the Salisbury family life in the 1830s.

The generous contributions made to the community by three generations of the Salisbury Family helped save the mansion from demolition in the early 1900’s. The mansion has served the community in many ways since then, and not until 1984 did it open as the city's first historic house museum. The Salisbury Mansion is open Thursday from 1 - 8:30pm, Friday and Saturday 1 - 4pm. Call 508-753-8278 for additional information.

By Melody Schubert

Plan Your Trip:

Discover more about the Higgins Armory Museum at the website of the Worcester Art Museum, which opened in 1898 and shares cultural treasures from antiquity to the present day.

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