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Telge Glíma: Old Scandinavian Folk Games and Sports Demonstration

Telge Glíma
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2:30 pm

ASHM is partnering with Friends of FDR Park to host Telge Glíma! This group has traveled the world putting on displays of traditional physical games played by Scandinavians for centuries.

The free event will be held on the lawn next to the Gazebo near the Boat House in FDR Park from 2:00-3:30 pm. ASHM will be there with Viking artifacts to explore and a rune stone craft activity. The performance will be from 2:30-3:15 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!