Magna Fest: Storytelling
Saturday 24th May, 11am – 3pm
Join Justine Boussard: Amateur Ancestor for an immersive storytelling experience here at the Roman Army Museum.
Justine will take you on a journey through the stories of one of our most incredible artefacts – the Hair Moss Helmet Crest. This is the only surviving example of a helmet crest, and Justine will explore the fascinating stories hidden within this ancient object.
The story will begin at: 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, & 2:30pm.
But that’s not all! Magna Fest is packed with activities and hands-on experiences for you to dive into!
What to Expect during the Week:
- Embark on a hands-on journey as you explore how does climate change affect objects buried underground? Discover the impact on archaeology with our engaging timeline activity!
- Digging into the past on our accessible sensory projector, OMI. See if you can find the artefacts hidden beneath the soil!
- Learn more about our research into climate change and archaeology.
- Add your own personalised link to our giant paperchain as part of a collaborative effort to celebrate our 2025 event theme, ‘Earth’.
- Contribute to our giant temperature weaving station and help us chart how the temperature at Magna Fort changes each day. See how the climate affects the world around us in real-time!
Each day brings new activities, so be sure to check our schedule and plan your visit around the exciting events happening every day!
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to discover, learn, and have fun as we explore the past and look to the future together. See you at Magna Fest!
