Preparations are in full swing for the 2019 Lichfield Heritage Festival.
Free entertainment and entry to historic venues across the city will be on offer on 14th and 15th September.
The celebrations will also coincide with the 310th birthday of one of Lichfield’s most famous sons, Samuel Johnson.
The programme of entertainment on Lichfield’s Market Square on Saturday will feature dancing, live music and performances, as well as the Samuel Johnson Birthday celebrations and the mini town crier competition.
Venues taking part alongside the museum are Erasmus Darwin House, Wade Street Church, Dr Milley’s Hospital, the old prison cells at the Guildhall, St Michael on Greenhill Church and Letocetum Roman Site and Museum.
The History Access Point in Lichfield Library will be hosting an exhibition on the city’s role during the English Civil War on Saturday, while Georgian Jono will also be signing copies of his A to Z of Lichfield book in the library between 1pm and 3pm.
Visitors to the city can also stop off at the King’s Head on Bird Street to find out more about the Staffordshire Regiment and how it was formed.
A number of tours will take place over both days of the weekend, including a series of Discover Lichfield walks, a behind the scenes tour of the Lichfield Garrick, the chance to hear poetry at Monks Walk Garden, a walk to find out more about St Chad along Pool Walk, and a walk to Sandfields Pumping Station and Lichfield Canal led by Lichfield Waterworks Trust and Lichfield Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust.
Councillor Iain Eadie, Cabinet member for tourism at Lichfield District Council, said: “After seeing the city bustling recently with Lichfield Food Festival and One Small Step at the cathedral, I am really looking forward to seeing another fascinating side of Lichfield come alive.
“I am sure people are going to enjoy the programme of events on the Market Square, as well as those happening around the city, in places we may not normally get to see.
“It is going to be a great weekend with the Community Games happening in Beacon Park as well.”
For a full list of what’s on go to www.visitlichfield.co.uk/heritagefestival or call 01543 308924.