Janet Arnold’s pioneering research into the cut and construction of clothes from the sixteenth to the early twentieth centuries provide invaluable information on clothing from the past. Her series of publications entitled Patterns of Fashion continues to make a profound impact in many fields, from the re-creation of historic dance and other forms of re-enactment to designs for stage, film and television. For art historians and conservators too, her insights have proved an indispensable aid to historical research.
Southern Crusades just wouldn't be the same without special events.
We all look forward to such things as Torchlight Tourneys, the Bardic Competition, and the Dance and Drum Competition to entertain us, test our mettle, and bring us together with our friends at War. Also, as the war grows bigger, there is a need for exciting new events; perhaps Period Demonstrations or daytime performances on Merchant's row. If you are interested in hosting or running an event at Southern Crusades, please contact Lady Perin ( tyseneschal@gmail.com) so that we can help make that happen!
The Shire of West Dragonshire invites you to attend Drachenwald’s Kingdom University, where knowledge will be shared in the heart of William the Conqueror’s Royal Hunting Grounds, the aptly named New Forest.
There are 64 bunk beds in two nearby buildings (32 beds per building), with additional crash space available. Showers and toilets are located in both buildings. All bunks come with a mattress, pillow and blanket, but sleeping bags are advised. Limited camping is available. Information regarding nearby b&bs and hotels will be available soon. (Note: I have this information. Until the website is ready, please write to me offlist, and I'll email you a Word document with details.)
The Barony of Fenix and the Middle Kingdom are pleased to host the 2008 Known World Academy of the Rapier!
There will be classes for historical rapier combat, classes for SCA rapier combat, classes for A&S of interest to late-period personae, tournaments for all levels of skill and interest! There will be parties to meet and greet your fellow Courtiers. There will be a field trip to the Frazier Arms an Armory Museum - an official depository from the British Royal Armories.
Greetings, all, from the autocrat and staff of the upcoming Fifth Known World Bardic Congress and Cooks Collegium! Below are supplemental announcements related to the event. We hope that you will forward this message far and wide, so that it will be of best service to all who may benefit.
MARK THE DATE! November 7-10, 2008 at Crestfield Camp & Conference Center, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania (15 minutes from Cooper's Lake). Updated announcements and class listings will be posted on our web page, www.cooksandbards.aethelmearc.org
Crestfield Camp & Conference Center, Slippery Rock, PA
Their Majesties Jason and Gerhild have decreed that Their Heirs shall be chosen at this time, in this place. Herald the day, gather the contestants, and let them gird themselves in full panoply, for the winner of the day shall be the one that fights in most worthy fashion for their Consort.
Site: Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center, 804 Cedar Lane, Reidsville, NC 27320. Site opens at 7 PM Friday, September 7 and closes at 10 AM on Sunday, September 9.
Barony of the Sacred Stone (Reidsville, North Carolina)
Gleann Abhann Fall Crown List November 7- 9, 2008 Camp Taloha - 3300 Taloha Road, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Fees / Pricing: Adult / Child
Site, Cabin & Feast: $20.00 / $15.00
Site & Feast: $15.00 / $10.00
Site & Cabin: $13.00 / $8.00
Daytrip (no feast): $8.00 / $3.00
Feast Hall seating is limited to 100
*Non-members add $3 to cost of admission
*Child price is for children under 12 years. Under 5 is free!
Parched for Knowledge? Come take another drink from Mimir's Well. We'll have a wide variety of A&S and martial classes, as well as an open exhibition of the work of our artisans and scholars (particularly around a Crusades theme, in honor of TRM Darius and Alethea, but all works are welcome!), an Artist's Meet-and-Greet during the delicious dayboard prepared by the Freehold Cooks Guild, and a chance to relax and socialize over delicacies donated the Freehold Cooks at our end-of-day reception, including our doorprize raffle!
The Shire of Drygestan cordially invites one and all to attend Fall
Coronation of Prince Alrik and Princess Salomea on November 8, 2008, at the
Alumni Hall at the College of Santa Fe, and be present when father crowns
son.
Feasters will enjoy an incredible meal, cooked by THLady Theresa Cabeza de
Vaca. The feast is limited to 100 people. If you are interested in
enjoying sausages, beef rolls, and elk, along with pottage of cabbage and
Come one and all to this year’s Kingdom Arts, Sciences & Fighting Collegium
held on November 8, 2008. Find out what happens when four groups in Artemisia combine forces to present a most wonderful and exciting event. The Baby Barony of Gryphon’s Lair, the Ancient Barony of Loch Salann, The Stalwart Shire of Cote du Ciel and the newborn Province of Arrow’s Flight will treat you to a magnificent lunch and a day filled with amazing classes.
Come one, come all to the Barony of the Steppes on November 8th to celebrate
the Coronation of Gunthar II and Elizabeth
10 am - Gate opens
12 pm - Step down court
1 pm - Coronation (or half an hour after the end of step down court)
2 pm - Peers meeting (or half an hour after coronation)
2:30 - GOOFS MTG
4 pm - Gate clases, setup for feast begins
5 pm - Feast
8 pm - Clean up / tear down
Feasting season is upon us and now is the time that we join in warm company to listen to poem and song as we bear witness to the competition for the next Bard of the Mists.
The site will open on Saturday November 8 at 10 a.m. for set up with competitions beginning at 1 pm.
The competition this time will consist of the same traditional five rounds:
First: A period piece.
Principality of the Mists (Santa Clara, California)
Have you ever wanted to sail the seas in search of Adventure? Have you ever had a hankering to just dig in the dirt hoping to find "Treasure". Have you ever wished that your sailing could win you riches and perhaps the favor of royalty?
Come one, Come all to an evening of Pirates and Privateers as we
celebrate our nautical heritage. With Song, dance and celebration.
There will be fun for the young and of course the young at heart!!
