Martinmas At Henricus
Schedule
Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Henricus Historical Park | Chester, VA
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~This Is A TENTATIVE Event Only~Centuries before English settlers in America celebrated the harvest and end of the agricultural year with feasting, medieval England celebrated Martinmas with one last feast of fresh food before winter. This weekend, the Paston Project is recreating how Martinmas would have been celebrated by East Anglian gentry and their household in the year 1470. Come and enjoy the sights and smells of a holiday feast while learning from the cook how food was prepared in the fifteenth century, watch an archery demo and learn about warfare from John Paston, observe how some medicines were made to prepare for winter colds, learn about embroidery and dyeing fibers from Lady Margaret and her servant, and make your very own livery badge to demonstrate your loyalty to the Paston family.
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Where is it happening?
Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Rd,Chester,VA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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