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January
School of the Seventeenty Century
Soldier Living history camp, practice pike & musket drills and maneuvers/marching,
as well as period camping and cooking. All 17th-century enthusiasts
welcomed! Regular hours are 8 AM Saturday till dark on Sunday, with
early arrivals possible on Friday. No open fires due to local laws
(fires must be on propane, sorry), plus no portable water on site
(please bring drinking water). Contact Muster Master for more info.
February
March
Calaveras Celtic Faire Small living history encampment, drill demos & tactical battle,
and work with public for recruiting purposes. Members must arrive after
4 PM Friday or before 9:30 AM Sat.-Sun. Faire hours are Sat. 10 AM to
9 PM and Sun. 10 AM to 5 PM. [Note: ECWSA is not attending the Celtic
History Day on Friday.] Event Website at: http://www.calaverascelticfaire.com
April
FAC & ARM Primitive
Encampment Large living history camp, drill demos, archery competition, cavalry training, and tactical-style battle. Hosted by the Renaissance Military Society (RMS). Registration/encampment fee will be charged by the Host (TBA). Thirteen groups currently attending including all three California ECWSA groups. Event Website at: http://www.RenaissanceSoldier.com Woodland Scottish Games
May
June Renaissance Re-enactment
Timeline
June 9-10, 2007 Sands Point Museum and Preserve - Port Washington, NY (Long Island) ECWSA Coordinator: Keith Frye, Prince Rupert's Regiment (ECWSA) Phone: 973-838-0073, Email: kmfrye@njaccess.com Sponsored by the Early-Modern Period team of M.S.R., Inc., in association with the Nassau County Dept. of Parks and Museums. Timeline to cover periods 1490 to 1690 (some flex in these dates) with emphasis on Early Modern tactical development and technical innovation. Plans include comparative demos for spectators, drills and multi-period tactical. Units encouraged to set-up encampments, drill, weapons demo and distribute info materials. Wood, straw and modern lavatories are provided. There will be an evening Tavern Tent and reverly in the castle. This will be an opportunity for the smaller units to show what they've got without being lost in the background against the bigger 18th/19th century units. Website: http://www.sandspointpreserve.org The Annual Fair Oaks
Renaissance Tudor Fayre Come join the Montrose's Free Artillerie Company (ECWSA) or the Earl of Stamford's Regt. of Foot (ECWSA) camped with the Cardiff Rose Guild. Shared food (if it ain't too hot to cook!), twice-daily battle and drill using artillery, musket and pike iwth the other Military Guilds (directed by Lt. Thorne, Stamford's - ECWSA). Open for set-up Friday until Midnight. Public hours are Sat. & Sun. 10 AM to 6 PM. Event website at: http//www.pirateproductions.com/tudorfayre.htm July
Old
Fort MacArthur Days August
September
Dixon Scottish Festival
The Ulster Rising -
Irish Rebellion, 1642 October Folsom Renaissance Faire
Marching
Through History November ECWSA Fall Muster - The Garrison of
Tangiers, 1676 The English Civil War Society of America event for the Restoration Period. Fort Mifflin is a real fort that resembles one of the mid-17th century period, complete with moat, bridges/causeways, bombproofs, parade grounds, barracks, and more! Full amenities (wood, modern bathrooms, with a site fee). All daily living history activities will be based around the events of the 1670-90s period, to include brigade drill, tactical engagement, living history, etc. Saturday evening will have a Tavern set-up for gaming and the usual reverly! More details to follow, but muster is also open to all 17th century sutlers. Arrive/set-up Friday after 3 PM.
December
ECWSA
17th Century Christ-Tide Party - Rescheduled to 13 December 2008
December 15th, 2007 Greenbank Mill - Wilmington, DE Contact: Keith Frye, Prince Rupert's Regiment (ECWSA) Phone: 973-838-0073, Email: kmfrye@njaccess.com Presented by the ECWSA. Open to all 17th-century revellers from all units and/or groups with 1670s period clothing (but 1640-70s is ok!) Come and enjoy the holiday merriment!An evening of spirited dance, merrie song, lively music, and passing time with good food, drink and company. Entry fee between $10-15 per adult. More details and final costs in coming weeks. |
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