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Upcoming Events: 2007

January

School of the Seventeenty Century Soldier
January 15-16, 2007
Crossroads Riverview Park - Corona, CA
Muster Master: Kim Calvert, Col. John Hampden's Regt. (ECWSA)
Phone: 714-280-9807; E-mail: Cavalierman@Juno.com

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
March 10-11, 2007
Calaveras County Fairgrounds - Angel's Camp, CA
Muster Master: Dale Shinn, Montrose's Free Artillerie Company (ECWSA)
Phone: 916-488-4244; E-mail: dgshinn@earthlink.net

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
April 12-15, 2007
Brush Creek - Beal AFB, CA
Muster Master: Dale Shinn, Montrose's Free Artillierie Company (ECWSA)
Phone: 916-488-4244; E-mail: dgshinn@earthlink.net

The FAC will join the American River Muzzleloaders in their premier pre-1840 primitive encampment and shooting event. Camp life to be maintained from set-up till tear-down. Drilling and tactical live fire exhibitions. Bring your own water, port potties on site, limited food plan. FAC members can participate in live fire competion offered on the "Trail Walk" by our hosts. Work with public for recruiting purposes. New members are welcome to attend if they have kit. Set-up on the 12th; tear-down on the 15th. Come have some fun and enjoy camp life and camaraderie! Contact Muster Master (see above) for directions.


"Actions in the Low Countries III" - RMS School of the Renaissance Soldier
April 20-22, 2007
Gibson Ranch Regional Park - Elverta, CA
Muster Master: David Luckhardt, Earl of Stamford's Regt. (ECWSA)
Phone: 510-233-5065; E-mail: David@Luckhardt.com

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
April 23-24, 2007
Yolo County Fairgrounds - Sacramento, CA
Muster Master: Dale Shinn, Montrose's Free Artillerie Company (ECWSA)
Phone: 916-488-4244; E-mail: dgshinn@earthlink.net

This is the largest area Scottish Games and our attendance is to portray 17th century life (a Montrose Army tradition for 6 years!) Drilling, impromptu demos, interactions and processions for recruitment purposes. A "Walk Through History" public demo is held daily. New members are very welcomed to attend this event (contact Muster Master) prior to event. Open for set-up Friday night. Public hours are Sat. & Sun. 9 AM to 5 PM. Event flyer at: http://www.saccaledonian.org/images/SGAd.2002.pdf

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
June 23-25, 2007
Fair Oaks Park - Fair Oaks, CA
Muster Master: Dale Shinn, Montrose's Free Artillerie Company (ECWSA)
Phone: 916-488-4244; E-mail: dgshinn@earthlink.net

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
July 7-8, 2007
Fort MacArthur - San Pedro, CA
ECWSA Muster Master: Kim Calvert, Col. John Hampden's Regt. (ECWSA)
Phone: 714-280-9807; E-mail: Cavalierman@Juno.com
POC: Greg Marshall; 562-522-6137 (evenings); ggafermgreg@aol.com

Timeline event - 1st Century Romans to present - on large, nice site (historical Coast Defense fort on high bluff overlooking the Pacific.) Seventeenth century presence will be Col. John Hampden's Regt. of Foot (ECWSA) plus another unit. Overnight camping permitted, cooking permitted; set-up allowed Friday, July 6. Event website: www.fortmac.org

August


September

Dixon Scottish Festival
September 30, 2007
Dixon, CA
Muster Master: Dale Shinn, Montrose's Artillery (ECWSA)
Phone: 916-488-4244; E-mail: dgshinn@earthlink.net

A 1-day Saturday event. Small ECW living history camp (as part of the large living history encampment), drill demos, tactical battle, and work with public for recruiting purposes. New members are welcome to attend this event (contact Muster Master prior to event.) Set-up Friday night after 3 PM. Participants must arrive either Friday or before 9:30 AM Sat. Faire hours are 10 AM - 5 PM Sat. & Sun.

The Ulster Rising - Irish Rebellion, 1642
September Date TBD, 2007 - TENTATIVE/UNCONFIRMED
Media, PA
Muster Master: Keith Frye, Prince Rupert's Regiment (ECWSA)
Phone: 973-838-0073, Email: kmfrye@njaccess.com

October


Folsom Renaissance Faire
October 14-15, 2007
Folsom, CA
Muster Master: David Luckhardt, Earl of Stamford's Regt. (ECWSA)
Phone: 510-233-5065; E-mail: David@Luckhardt.com

Living history camp in combination with the Cardiff Rose Swordsmen's Guild. Drills, cooking demos, etc., plus a shooting drill each day. Foodplan combined with The Guilds'. Web site: http://www.stmatthewsguild.org/Folsom.htm

Marching Through History
October 20-21, 2007
Prado Regional Park - Chino, CA
ECWSA Muster Master: Kim Calvert, Col. John Hampden's Regt. (ECWSA)
Phone: 714-280-9807; E-mail: Cavalierman@Juno.com
POC: Greg Marshall; 562-522-6137 (evenings); ggafermgreg@aol.com

Large timeline event - Ancient through present periods - in park wtih grass, trees and a lake. Seventeenth century presence will be Col. John Hampden's Regt. of Foot (ECWSA) plus another unit. On-site camping permitted, cooking permitted, food and lodging also available off-site; set-up allowed Friday, Oct. 19. Event website: www.marchingthruhistory.com

November


ECWSA Fall Muster - The Garrison of Tangiers, 1676
November 3-4, 2007
Historic Fort Mifflin - Philadelphia, PA
Muster Master: Keith Frye, Prince Rupert's Regiment (ECWSA)
Phone: 973-838-0073, Email: kmfrye@njaccess.com

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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