Want to learn more about the Vikings? Then visit Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin on Saturday, March 21st 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 be a wide variety of reproduction weapons and several shields on display that visitors will be able to see up close.

Demonstrations will show band weaving with a rigid heddle backstrap loom, spinning yarn with drop spindles, 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.