Classics Day
An interactive and educational event that allows
people of all ages to engage with ancient cultures.
Crunchy leaves, hot cider and Classics Day
Classics Day, held every other fall, brings hundreds of guests from around the Midwest to campus. The day focuses primarily on ancient Greece and Rome. But it also features demonstrations, exhibitions and representatives from other cultures, time periods and geographic regions, such as like ancient Egypt, classical Japan, classical China, classical India and the indigenous peoples of our local region.
The next Classics Day will be in fall 2021. It is free and open to the public.
Activities and demonstrations include: ancient Greek Olympics (nine events); ancient-style weaving; ancient technology and engineering; Greek, Macedonian and Roman military demonstrations; Greek and Roman art works from the College’s Shields Collection of Art and Antiquities; gladiatorial combat; and Native American artifacts from our archaeology lab.
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A Roman military formation at Classics Day IV. -
Michele Bolling '19 shares her research on Ancient Egyptian Mythology of Death at Classics Day IV. -
Professor Bob Simmons kicks off the festivities of Classics Day. -
A military demonstration at Classics Day IV. -
Students ready to help visitors practice ancient combat sports. -
The "Oracle at Delphi" at Classics Day IV. -
Visitors to Classics Day get advice from the Stoic philosopher Epictetus. -
Fashion show at Classics Day IV.
