Richard III in Worcester MA - Annual Meeting

Redfeather Theatre will be mounting a production of Shakespeare's Richard III in Worcester, MA from August 1-19, 2007.

And the Richard III Society, American Branch has selected Worcester MA as the site for its Annual General Meeting, which will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn September 28-30, 2007. Plans for the three-day event include a tour of the Higgins Armory, a keynote address by Lorraine C. Attreed, professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, a banquet in medieval garb, and a look at Richard III in fiction. [details, register online]

Archaeological Dig at Leicester Burial Site

Word has reached us that the University of Leicester may be conducting an archaeological examination of portions of the site of Greyfriars, Leicester, where the remains of Richard III were buried following his death at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. These excavations have the potential to yield information about a site in which all Ricardians have a great interest.

We understand that the Richard III Society (meaning in this case the parent organization in England) is in contact with the appropriate authorities about this important project.

Richard III Society, American Branch

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