On Saturday, 18 September the Vikings are back in Dublin as we step back in time at St Anne's Park, Dublin
St Anne's Park Community Archaeology Project launches with with The Big Dig and Claíomh Living History with thanks to the Heritage Council, Dublin City Council and Creative Ireland.
The event will help to give children a better understanding the Vikings' time in Ireland, and it is the first of an upcoming series of events online and in person.
The Living History event is all about Viking Age Ireland and the Battle of Clontarf with three historians showing off artefacts, costumes and skills such as sword fighting, textile production and leather craft.
The Big Dig replica Viking house and workshop excavation will give children the chance to experience being an archaeologist, as they excavate a replica Viking house packed with exciting artefacts.
The programme is tailored to all levels of knowledge and interest, with events suitable for all ages. It is designed to be inclusive, accessible and suitable for a wide audience and is free of charge for all participants.
The event run from 12 noon until 5pm on Saturday.
You can register for this and upcoming events here!
For more info on what's coming up follow:
Twitter: @AnnesParkArch
Facebook: @StAnnesParkCommunityArchaeology
Instagram: @annesparkarch
The Programme aims to promote both the significance of the park as a historic 19th century designed landscape and to provide an opportunity for communities to learn about the diverse archaeology of Dublin City and engage in archaeological practices.
This project is also part of the Know Your 5k initiative from The Heritage Council and National Museum of Ireland where people are asked to find out about their own locality.
