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Living History Weekend returns to Eden Camp this Easter

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 12:00

Eden Camp Modern History Museum has announced the return of its Living History Weekend and a series of educational workshops.

Living History Weekend returns to Eden Camp this Easter Eden Camp Modern History Museum has announced the return of its Living History Weekend and a series of educational workshops this Easter. From 25th March to 5th April, Eden Camp near Malton is inviting families to journey back in time and explore the 22 original Prisoner of War (POW) huts with immersive displays. Each hut covers aspects such as The Blitz, Rationing, the Home Guard, and more. During the Easter weekend (29th to 31st March), the museum will transform back to the 1940s, complete with re-enactors, authentic displays and talks for its Living History Weekend. Visitors will witness the life of soldiers in the British and US Armies and hear stories of about Britain's wartime challenges. [caption id="attachment_103747" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Children at Eden Camp Modern History Museum.[/caption] Children can also take part in educational hands-on workshops covering topics such as Evacuation, WW1 Cooking, Rationing, and POW Arts & Crafts: Evacuation Workshop – Wednesday 27 March, 1pm to 2pm (free) WW1 Cooking – Thursday 28 March & Thursday 4 April, 1pm to 2pm (free) Rationing – Wednesday 3 April, 1pm to 2pm (free) POW Arts & Crafts - Friday 29 March & Friday 5 April, 1pm to 2pm (free) Willow Weaving Workshops – Tuesday 26 & Tuesday 2 April, various times, £6.50 per child To find out more about Eden Camp’s Living History Weekend and educational workshops, visit www.edencamp.co.uk Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

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