FROM ancient Greece to the Second World War, more than 2,000 years of history will come to life at Worcester’s Commandery this February.
Organised by The Commandery in partnership with The Worcester Re-enactors, 150 re-enactors will bring living history encampments, military drill displays, crafts and vintage vehicles to one of Worcester’s oldest buildings.
From February 13 to 14, visitors can enjoy a weekend filled with indoor and outdoor entertainment, including 17th Century, Napoleonic, WWI and WWII encampments, military and vitage vehicles, Elizabethan surgeon displays with demonstrations of surgical techniques as well as period dance displays and Victorian Prize fighters.
Living History in Worcester marks the start of the Love Worcester Heritage Festival, a week of events in heritage venues across the City.
Helen Large, Marketing and Events Manager at Museums Worcestershire, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be hosting the Living History weekend at The Commandery. It is the perfect setting for 2,000 years of history to come to life!
“We would like to thank all those involved, in particular The Worcester Re-enactors. A part of the Love Worcester Heritage Festival, Living History in Worcester is a key event in the city’s annual calendar and we look forward to welcoming residents and visitors from further afield.”
Brian Bullock from The Worcester Re-enactors said: “The Living History event offers the chance to celebrate history in the heart of Worcester. The re-enactors all come along on a voluntary basis, are extremely enthusiastic about the period they portray and have a wealth of knowledge for visitors to tap into. Come along and join in!”
The event will be on from Saturday, February 13 until Sunday, February 14 at 10am-5pm on both days and is free for all Commandery cardholders or for those who bring evidence that they pay their Council Tax to Worcester City Council.
For further information about the Living History at The Commandery event please visit www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk or see The Commandery’s Facebook page.
