Presentations and Library Programs
We specialize in giving educational, exciting, and interactive presentations at all sorts of events and educational facilities. These are great to add to the calendar of events for libraries, schools, conventions, and community events.
Please email academy@swordsmanshipmuseum.org to inquire about bringing us as your next program
Our lectures focus on in-person interactions featuring artifacts, replicas, and physical equipment rather than an impersonal Powerpoint slideshow.
The grand list of all presentaions!
Exciting Presentations
Usually feature a wide variety of replicas and artifacts, with the presenter dressed in historical attire, if relevant. Great for adult or teenage audiences.
Presentations on Historical Warriors and Weapons
Blades of the Caribbean Pirate
Swords of the American Civil War
Swords and Bayonets at the Battle of Gettysburg
Combat of the Vikings
Viking Warrior Societies
Renaissance Irish Warriors
German Mercenary Armory and the Military Revolution (Renaissance)
Samurai and the Warring States of Japan
Interpreting Japanese Swordsmanship
Koshirae: The Art of the Japanese Sword
Blades of the American Revolution
Claymore and Targe: Scottish Highlanders
The English Longbow at War
Other topics on History and Swords
What is HEMA: Historical Swordsmanship
Swords in Media: Myth vs. Reality
Galactic Swordfighitng! Creating LED Saber System
Lumberjacks of Michigan (Lumberjack and Logging Museum)
The Grayling and the Fisherman in Michigan (Fishing Museum & Cultural Center)
Swordsmanship Showcase presentations
Featuring one or two swordsmanship specialists to talk about one particular type of sword and edmonstrate the historical techniques and roles it played in the past. Lasts 1-1.5 hours. Great for adults, teens, or family audiences.
Longswords
Greatswords
Polearms
Curved Swords and Sabers
Swordsmanship Classes
An instructor from the Swordsmanship Museum and Academy will come to your facility or event and bring all relevant training swords. Class lasts about one hour and teaches students the fundamentals of a particular style of historical swordsmanship.
Medieval Longsword
Historical Japanese Katana
Saber of the American Civil War
Pirate Cutlass
Scottish Basket Hilt
Larger Programs
Who Would Win: Warrior v. Warrior
The museum will send 4 trained educators, two representing each of the determined warriors, and will take turns explaining the weapons and techniques of either side, demonstrate the fighting with a sparring match, and then thetwo sides will come together, first with discussion and then with a sparring match, to determine: Who Would Win! Great for audiences of all ages!
Ex. Pirate vs. Viking, Hussar Vs. Highlander, Samurai vs. Mercenary, etc.
Library Exhibits - We set up a Museum Exhibit for a long period of time utilizing your library display cases
- Ex. "Who Were The Vikings?"