Friday 16 August 2024 - Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as The Military Museums proudly presents Summer Skirmish 2024! Join us on August 17th and 18th for a spectacular journey through 2000 years of warfare, featuring thrilling re-enactments, interactive demonstrations, and engaging displays. Event Highlights: Viking Raids: Watch the Sons of Fenrir Vikings in action, showcasing their battle tactics and the intensity of Viking skirmishes. Mediaeval Duels: Witness knights from the Lethbridge Mediaeval Club and Society for Tilt and Lance Cavalry engage in duels and jousting matches. Gladiatorial Combat: Travel back to ancient Rome with the Alberta 18th Century group as they recreate dramatic gladiatorial fights. Musketry Skills and Cannonades: Experience the roar of cannons and precision musketry demonstrations by the Alberta World War Living History Association. Interactive Displays: Engage with re-enactors from the Society for Creative Anachronisms, Calgary, and the First Special Service Force Living History Association. Try on period costumes and handle replica weapons. Modern Military Exhibits: Explore displays by the Prairie Motor Brigade and Strathcona's Mounted Troop, highlighting advancements in military technology and tactics. -
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