Get out and go back in time

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in downtown Long Beach hosts its Brass Rubbing Medieval Arts Center starting Tuesday, Oct. 20. Outside the newly renovated Great Hall of Cassidy Castle, the Middle Ages are brought to life via historical brass rubbings, docent talks and hands-on crafts.

Visitors to the 34th-annual event will learn about medieval knights and their armor, ladies’ fashion of the time, how life was different (and the same), and about customs that have continued through today. And after learning about the art form, attendees are encouraged to make their own brass rubbings.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is located at 525 E. 7th St., Long Beach; the center is open to walkins on Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Groups of 10 or more, or those wishing to visit Tuesday through Friday, can schedule an appointment via brass.rubbing.lb@gmail. com. The cost per person is $8 and includes all materials. Social distancing and masks are required. The event ends Nov. 14. For more information, visit www.stlukeslb. org/brass-rubbing.html.