The thrilling Star Wars saga will be combined with Civil War history for a day of family fun this May 4.
The National Civil War Centre in Newark will play host to ‘May the Fourth Be with You’ — a special Family Saturday event that promises to be a fun day for all — on Saturday, May 4, from 10am to 4pm.
The Star Wars saga of a son who fights in a civil war against his father and a royal who goes on a dangerous mission drew much inspiration from many real historical events like the British Civil War, so the learning team at the National Civil War Centre couldn’t resist a link with the special Jedi date.
There’ll be a chance to ‘use the force’ as a Jedi warrior and learn about 17th century weapons at the same time.
Families can travel through time, if not space, in the Civil War Gallery where they can discover — and handle — historic weapons, make their own sword or lightsaber, and learn some nifty battlefield manoeuvres in the magnificent Tudor Hall.
Rowan Cozens, portfolio holder for heritage, culture and the arts at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “Our family days are extremely popular and are great to bring the people of Newark together on a bank holiday.
“Since May 4 is a special date for Star Wars fans and there are so many parallels with this film and some of the stories in the civil war, the dedicated learning team at the National Civil War Centre have decided to put together this action-packed programme.
“Come along and enjoy all the activities and this bank holiday ‘May the Fourth be With You’ promises to be an unmissable event for the whole family.
“What’s more Newark and Sherwood residents get free entry.”
To book events online, visit: nationalcivilwarcentre.com/seedo/events/.
Family Tours of the Civil War Gallery will take place at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2pm, with drop-in family activities in the learning space all day.
