SCA
50 year is upon us! What started out as a backyard party in
1966
has grown into an international organization with over 30,000
members, and perhaps that many more non-member participants.
In
celebration of the 50 years of living history, the Society for Creative
Anachronism will be hosting a 50 Year Celebration in Danville, Indiana,
June 17-27, 2016.
The 50 Year Celebration is hosted by the SCA
for the SCA...to
come and share what we know and enjoy with our brothers and sisters
from across the Known World. This is a Society-wide event, sponsored by
and for YOU!
Welcome to the SCA 50 Year Celebration !
Not only will there be great
bouts, fine
artisan classes, delicious foods and unbelievable equestrian
activities, BUT, at the 50 Year event, you will also find some very
interesting and thought provoking items. Here are just a few
for you to find and enjoy ~
A Historic Sutton Hoo Presentation ~
Duke
Talymar has worked to create a complete, life sized, recreation of the
Sutton Hoo dig as it would have been first layed out. Come
and see history as it was made, the moving example of reverance for one
laid to rest and sent upon their final journey.... As
important as the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb was to Egyptian
archeology, so was the discovery of the ship burial at Sutton Hoo Farm
to Anglo-Saxon archeology. The presentation will take place
beside the full-scale model of the burial chamber with the items
discussed
‘in situ’.
When: Tuesday, June 21st, 1pm-3pm
Where: A&S Hall
The Wonder of The Great Machine ~
This dog-powered 8-ft diameter treadwheel will be displaying the glory of Calontir at the SCA 50 year celebration.
The machine is a 16th c tread-wheel ran by dogs. The Tread-wheel like windmills, water wheels and so forth, were called prime movers. It in turn powers a grinding wheel, power hammer, and bellows for a blacksmith shop.
When: Througout the 50 Year Event
Where: Artisans Square
The Sounds of the Joust ~
The
50 Year event
is host to a myriad of equestrian activities - but many find the most
thrilling the combat of the joust. Riders and horses become
one to test their skill against another foe, to see who can best the
other. There will be a few of these, but the Finals of the
Foam Lance should prove to be a great event. And, for those
who wish to see the thrill of the Wood Lance - the Invitational event
is also likely to get a few Ooohs and Ahhhs!
When: Foam Lance Joust - Wednesday, June 22, 2:30-5pm
Wood Lance Joust - Thursday, June 23, 2-5pm
Where: Equestrian Pavillion
A Historic Sutton Hoo Presentation ~
Duke
Talymar has worked to create a complete, life sized, recreation of the
Sutton Hoo dig as it would have been first layed out. Come
and see history as it was made, the moving example of reverance for one
laid to rest and sent upon their final journey.... As
important as the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb was to Egyptian
archeology, so was the discovery of the ship burial at Sutton Hoo Farm
to Anglo-Saxon archeology. The presentation will take place
beside the full-scale model of the burial chamber with the items
discussed
‘in situ’.When: Tuesday, June 21st, 1pm-3pm
Where: A&S Hall
The Wonder of The Great Machine ~
This dog-powered 8-ft diameter treadwheel will be displaying the glory of Calontir at the SCA 50 year celebration.
The machine is a 16th c tread-wheel ran by dogs. The Tread-wheel like windmills, water wheels and so forth, were called prime movers. It in turn powers a grinding wheel, power hammer, and bellows for a blacksmith shop.
When: Througout the 50 Year Event
Where: Artisans Square
The Sounds of the Joust ~
The
50 Year event
is host to a myriad of equestrian activities - but many find the most
thrilling the combat of the joust. Riders and horses become
one to test their skill against another foe, to see who can best the
other. There will be a few of these, but the Finals of the
Foam Lance should prove to be a great event. And, for those
who wish to see the thrill of the Wood Lance - the Invitational event
is also likely to get a few Ooohs and Ahhhs!When: Foam Lance Joust - Wednesday, June 22, 2:30-5pm
Wood Lance Joust - Thursday, June 23, 2-5pm
Where: Equestrian Pavillion
ALL THE THINGS are happening ....
at 50 Year!
Be part of the Celebration!
Be part of the Celebration!
