Family event will open doors to ancestors.
Milton Keynes Museum will take history off the page and bring it to life with the return of its popular history festival in May.
The popular venue promises a family-friendly event with a colourful, lively, engaging weekend, on 10th-11th May, walking visitors through the past and letting them get closer to our ancestors who were living, working, fighting and playing during key periods in this area's history.
From the Roman period through to the early 20th century, re-enactors will be giving an insight into how life used to be in the area that is now a bustling new city. The Vicus Romans will visit, and there will even be the opportunity to buy authentic Roman goods from a trader.
You can meet the Chanz des Reis, who will take you back to civilian, military and religious life in the High Medieval age – from the reign of King William the Conqueror to King Henry III.
Robartes Regiment Sealed Knot will lead you into the 17th century, the War of the Roses is represented by the English Free Companye, and the Redcoats and Revolutionaries – or Reds and Revs to their friends – should look dashing in their regimental coats, explaining military life in the 1800s.
The re-enactors will entertain across the site all weekend, taking turns to give demonstrations in the ever popular arena, which will include musket and cannon displays. Meanwhile, highwaymen will be looking for easy targets to strip of their cash and riches.
The Museum's usual attractions will be open too; you can enjoy parlour games, browse the street of shops, discover more about the history of communication and transport, and the newly opened Ancient Gallery, home to the oldest resident of Milton Keynes, is a must-see.
The Museum will be open 10.30am-4.30pm. Standard admission prices apply and give you free entry for a year.
For more information visit: miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk.
