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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #15 on: 2013-10-05, 03:31:09 »
Would definitely be up for a trip/other group action.  I wonder if they have discussed giving part of the collection to other museums who might be able to accommodate (i.e., Smithsonian or NY).
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #16 on: 2013-10-05, 04:52:53 »
Quote from: Gareyth on 2013-10-05, 03:31:09
Would definitely be up for a trip/other group action.  I wonder if they have discussed giving part of the collection to other museums who might be able to accommodate (i.e., Smithsonian or NY).

I've suggested they give some to me, but as of now, that request has not been fulfilled. :(

Some of it is getting sold, and while a large chunk of it is getting moved to another museum, whether it goes into the archives or actually gets displayed is one of my main concerns. I'm hoping to get some "behind closed doors" peeks at some things, but no promises.
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #17 on: 2013-10-06, 21:41:55 »
A fraction got sold privately at auction. Most is going to Worcester Art Museum for a new wing display there. 7 of 9 staff as well. So let's do a road trip. :) All in favor???
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #18 on: 2013-10-15, 02:13:51 »
Aye!
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #19 on: 2013-10-15, 16:57:18 »
Still in favor, just need to coordinate and fund :)
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #20 on: 2013-10-22, 18:43:39 »
There's a FB event for some people to meet up and visit Higgins in full harness. Dec 21st, saturday.

https://www.facebook.com/events/659245204100232/?ref=3&ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

Not sure if it's a public thing or not. But I believe that'll be my target date for the trip now.
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #21 on: 2013-10-22, 21:24:42 »
I'm in of course. :)
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #22 on: 2013-10-28, 13:27:53 »
Quote from: James Anderson III on 2013-10-22, 18:43:39
There's a FB event for some people to meet up and visit Higgins in full harness. Dec 21st, saturday.

https://www.facebook.com/events/659245204100232/?ref=3&ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

Not sure if it's a public thing or not. But I believe that'll be my target date for the trip now.

Oh MAN! There is no way I can do that date! That is my granddaughter's FIRST birthday! - Only the rapture of the church would make me miss her Birthday party!
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #23 on: 2013-10-28, 14:36:32 »
Quote from: Sir Brian on 2013-10-28, 13:27:53
Quote from: James Anderson III on 2013-10-22, 18:43:39
There's a FB event for some people to meet up and visit Higgins in full harness. Dec 21st, saturday.

https://www.facebook.com/events/659245204100232/?ref=3&ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

Not sure if it's a public thing or not. But I believe that'll be my target date for the trip now.

Oh MAN! There is no way I can do that date! That is my granddaughter's FIRST birthday! - Only the rapture of the church would make me miss her Birthday party!

You're thinking backwards. There is NO WAY your grand-daughter's 1st birthday should not be at the Higgins, as it will literally be a once-in-her-lifetime opportunity since it closes in a few months. :D
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #24 on: 2013-12-06, 19:55:53 »
Game time!! Who wants to go to HIGGINS this month before closing?? I can arrange my timeshare for those you wanting to come needing a place to stay for 2-3 days. Oak & Spruce Resort in South Lee, MASS right off Exit #2 of Rt. 90 (MASS PIKE). Conveniently on the way to Worcester (HIGGINS) if you drive up through New York going towards Albany then switch to Rt. 90 EAST into MASS. Anyone interested, let me know & let's get a date. And bring armor with favorite toys. My timeshare can accommodate 4 people at least. 2 bed, 2 bath condo unit. So no excuses. :) Knight up!!!
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #25 on: 2013-12-09, 20:57:20 »
Ack! I had something else on the 21st but I'm not committed to it, just a local event. I can skip that. Let me check in with my nephew and see if he can/wants to go then too. Anybody else up for the trip? We can carpool - I think - and still fit some armor. Maybe max of 3 to have space for armor.

Does Higgins allow us to wear swords/sharps??
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #26 on: 2013-12-09, 21:45:08 »
i bet not. check laws for the state, then email the armoury
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #27 on: 2013-12-09, 22:36:54 »
Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2013-12-09, 21:45:08
i bet not. check laws for the state, then email the armoury

We're talking about North Koreachusetts here....
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #28 on: 2013-12-10, 02:16:02 »
then by way of thinking you are already illegal cause you own them in your own state
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #29 on: 2013-12-10, 09:32:24 »
I am the law for the state. Keep the toys locked in your trunk until you get there. It is private property that caters to medieval weaponry, etc. You will be welcomed as guests. But let us make arrangements for a special group thing for us. I'm sure they would love the hooplah of it on their last days of having armoured knights.
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