UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring Æcademy and War College – June 20,2026 9am-9pm – Clarion Inn, Harpers Ferry, WV

Join us for for a day of instruction and marshal training. All who desire to increase their knowledge or skill are invited to join. Adult fee: $30; SCA member fee $20; Children 6-17 $10; Children under 6 are free. Register here.

Archery Practice – RECURRING

Inter-Kingdom Scribal Guild – RECURRING

• INKS guild meets on alternating Wednesdays. Click here for more information.

Heavy Combat and Rapier practices – RECURRING

• Sundays from 12:00pm-3:00pm at Harper’s Ferry Middle School or Sam Michael’s Park (weather dependent) in Harpers Ferry, WV.  See our Facebook group for updates.

Highland Saunterers Forester’s Guild – RECURRING

The Aethelmearc Royal Guild of Foresters invites one and all to join us for a Garb Saunter under blue skies and the green sylvan mantle. Garb is suggested, but is optional. Water, snacks, sturdy shoes or boots, and sunblock are strongly recommended. See our Facebook group or calendar events (above) for more information.

First Tuesday of the Month – Shire Business meeting at 6:00PM

All who are interested are invited to attend online each month.  We will meet at 6:00PM to discuss upcoming events and Shire business. Online Meeting Link

PAST EVENTS

Shire Twelfth Night

Bardic arts, games, a sewing circle and delicious food made the day a success. Their highnesses, King Andreas Morgan and Queen Kallista Morgunova presided over this joyous event, recognizing several shire members.

Shire Thanksgiving

Our annual Shire family gathering with wonderful additions from all for a potluck. This evening was the best of fellowship, food, and fun.

Haunting in the Hollow 2025

A fantastic time was had by all again at the Shire’s annual fall event. This year, events included heavy fighting, rapier, archery, thrown weapons, bardic, children’s activities, and arts and sciences displays. Wonderful food was provided at the feast by Arianna de Valone, as well as a fantastic dayboard, breakfast and traveler’s repast.

Archery Practices – Summer 2025

All through the summer, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Laird Gaelen has held archery practice at his home. The turn out for each practice has been excellent and has included the shooting of at least  one Royal Round for those who wish to participate and keep their kingdom average up. 

Haunting in the Hollow – October 2024

The kingdom enjoyed a day of haunted Shire activities, including thrown weapons, A&S competitions, Brew Tasting, Feasting, Rapier and Heavy Fighting, and more. It was a beautiful fall weekend full of smiles. We were graced with the presence of their highnesses, King Bjarki Rikardson and Queen Gabrielle de Winter and many fine Lords and Ladies of the populace. We look forward to seeing this event take place again next fall…..

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Friday, July 12, 2024 – Crampton Gap Saunter

This 9 mile “saunter” near Burkittsville, MD was a day of fun and exploration. We saw the Crampton Gap Battlefield site, a Continuity of Government Apocolypse Shelter, and hiked through Blair Witch Country! We rounded it off with a fire and even found some fresh berries to snack on along the way!

Saturday, July 6, 2024 – Region 1 Day of Tournaments at 11:00am

Fun was had by all with a variety of delicious food offerings, catching up with friends from across Region 1, and plenty of heavy fighting and rapier! Lady Arianna trialed her roasted beef with garlic sauce and focaccia bread recipes, which will be featured at Haunting in the Hallow. Duke Andreas made enough hot dogs and hamburgers to feed the masses, and many other good gentles brought food to share. It was a day of leisure, friendship and fighting! Many are already clamoring for this event to return next year!

Sunday, June 30, 2024 – Shire Day in the Park 

It was a hot day at Jefferson Memorial Park, but quite a few fighters geared up to practice and the Cook’s Guild showed up in force.  Delicious Andalusian recipes were shared, including grilled meats and homemade sausages, Andalusian stuffed eggs, rice, pasta, salads, and cake! Yum!   Many folks even stayed late to enjoy one another’s company and the delectable dishes provided.  

Saturday, June 22, 2024 – Appalachian Trail Saunter

Despite the heat (103 heat index this day!) we had a great time on this hike!

Friday, June 21, 2024 – Thrown Weapons Practice

An excellent thrown weapons practice was held.  Folks from the shire and abroad attended. We had 10 throwers, as well as plenty of food and chatting.

Friday, May 31, 2024 – Thrown Weapons Practice

Everyone had a lovely time practicing thrown weapons, chatting around the campfire and noshing on hot dogs.  A beautiful evening of comaraderie and marshal activity.

Sunday, May 26, 2024 – Shire Day in the Park at 12:00PM-4:00PM

This was a fantastic gathering of Shire folk. Rapier and Heavy fighting practice had multiple participants, the cooks guild created a smorgasbord of delicious foods both documented and inspired by foods from Kievan Rus. Several folks were busily working on sewing and other A&S projects, while our A&S minister provided projects including cloth button making kits and wood block fabric printing.  With beautiful weather, a well attended event full of friends, and a fun historical atmosphere, this event was spectacular!