Want to learn more about the Vikings? Then visit Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin on Saturday, March 23rd from 12-4pm for the museum’s annual “Meet the Vikings” event, an afternoon celebration of all things “Viking.”

Reenactors will be on hand to answer questions about Viking history, culture, technology, clothing, and weapons. There will also be several recreated Viking and Anglo-Saxon shields on display. Demonstrations will show band weaving with a rigid heddle backstrap loom, spinning yarn with drop spindles, nalbinding, a type of single-needle knitting; and how silver inlays were made in iron. Visitors can also see several actual Viking era artifacts on exhibit including a spangenhelm, chieftain’s sword, and Danish axe.

Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. Children four and under are free. Members receive a 50% discount. Contact the museum at 608-685-4231 or [email protected] for more details.