04-05-2005, 02:44 PM
[size=150:2sr41aqz]CASTRA ROMANA 2005 [/size]
November 4-6
Givhans Ferry State Park
South Carolina
www.CastraRomana.com
Salvete!
On behalf of the ISPA and The Legionaries and Supporters of Legio VI Ferrata Fidelas Constans I would like to formally invite you to our Third annual Castra Romana, November 4-6, 2005. This event will be held at Givhans State Park in South Carolina. Knowing it is a bit of a drive for most, we are pulling out all the stops (including lots of new stuff!!) to make this an experience you will not want to miss, and will never forget!
While this event will be advertised and open to the public, our primary goal is to provide a unique experience to our participants at a heavy roman Encampment, ca 73 AD. To this end we have a great number of events which will interest the Roman Reenactor, be they soldier or civilian! This will include a period smithy, Roman Vendors, potter, baker, Presentations, and more. If you have a unique impression you would like to bring and add, please contact us. There is no cost to our participants for any of the events they can participate in or for the encampment itself. The last years have been an outstanding success, and this year will be even better!
Soldiers will get the opportunity to drill and train with double weighted weapons, throw live pila on the pila range, practice live sword (against a post of course!), in addition to participating in Needlefelt mock combat both on the drill field for spectators Saturday, and in the woods on Sunday, you will see the Gladiators in the arena in daylight, and at a special torchlight nightime match just before the Grand Convivia! We will also have Military Games, a 1.5 mile road march (there are Celts about... bring your Needlefelts), guard mount, pay issue (yes, you will get your 75 Denarii... minus a bit for the Centurion...), and more.
The highlight of the event will be the Centurios Convivium, a grande Roman Banquet prepared by our gourmet Roman Chef the Lady Helvia Elena Claudilla, and hosted by the Centurio. Ask anyone about our feast! The food alone is worth the drive! There is no charge for the feast, but we do need to know how many to prepare for.
Average Temperature in November in South Carolina is 65-75 degrees. In addition there are few if any events on the calendar for that period of time. Plus the mosquitos are mostly dead! Legio VI will be onsite Thursday the 3rd to Monday the 7th, but re-enactors should try to arrive sometime Thursday or Friday afternoon unless you are setting up a special event or station. Re-enacting events start Friday night. Vendors are welcome to set up a display, but we ask that they remain in period as much as they are able, and you must contact us as soon as possible. We have limited room for vendors, but will endeavor to accommodate you in the period market, or vendor row if your display is less period. Remember this event is being planned for the participants, so we need you to attend! Please RSVP via EMAIL by as soon as possible, or by October 1st (this is so we can plan the feast). Contact email address for the event is [email protected] or [email protected] .
There is no cost to re-enactors for the event! LEG VI and our armoury, Soul of the Warrior, cover the camping, food, ration issue, pay issue, Convivia, and Entertainment cost out of gratitude to you!! Our friends and customers. We just need YOU to fill the ranks and market!
Extra armor is available for you to bring new recruits or members who are not totally kitted out. We also welcome Civilian impressions, and Earlier and Later Roman Impressions (the event is 73 AD). We welcome all to participate, set up displays, and enjoy the event as well!
It is our sincerest hope you will plan to attend. We will have an excellent time, and want you to be there to celebrate the growth of Roman Living Archeology, at the best Castra Romana EVER! Ask around, anyone who has come will tell you it is a great time and worth the drive. Please visit the website at www.castraromana.com for updates and more details.
Ave!
Justus Rustius Longinus
Legio VI FFC
ISPA
Castra Roman 2005 Tentative Schedule of Events:
Times are approximate and events may change or be added as participation grows. We will be doing different stuff all day as opposed to repeating morning stuff in the afternoon as we have in the past. Also, please note the needlefelt combat periods and practice times.
Thursday 10 am until: Early Set Up (please call if you intend to arrive on thursday.)
Friday 8:00 am until : General Set up, arrive, meet andgreet, Roman Refreshments served for Lunch and Dinner
6:00: Guard Mount
6:30 pm: Marching Drill/Needlefelt Combat Demos/training
Saturday 6:00 am Breakfast* at Camp and Market
7:00 am Daily Briefing* At Camp
8:00 am Drill and Needlefelt Practice at Drill Field
9:00 am Weapons Drill, Pila practice* at Drill Field
10:00 Welcome/ Drill Demo at Camp and Drill Field
10:30 Kids Cohort at Drill Field/ Armor of God Presentation at Forum
11:00 Togaman Presents at the Forum
11:30 Legionary Pay Issue and Ration Issue at Camp
12:00 Lunch at the Camp and Market
12:30 Gladiatorial Games in the Arena
1:30 Kids Cohort on Drill Field/ Togaman Presents at the Forum
2:00 Mock Combat and Drills on Drill Field
3:00 Military Equipment Lectures at Camp
3:30 Confession of Justus Drama at Forum
4:00 Closed to public
5:00 Military Games* at drill field and arena
6:00 Miltary Games Awards Ceremony at Arena
6:15 Rest Period
7:00 Torchlight Gladiator Games in the Arena
8:00 Centurios Convivia* at Camp
9:30 Campfire Drumming at Fire
Sunday 7:00 Breakfast*
8:00 Morning Service (Optional)at Fire
8:30 1.5 Mile Route March on Nature Trail
9:00 Military Mock Combat in woods
10:00 Events as needed, drill, etc as we break down camp and market. Togaman Presents at the Fourm
12:00: Closing Ceremony and Luncheon for Re-enactors (camp will stay open through Sunday night, you may stay until Monday Morning if you wish. Please plan to stay thru noon sunday at least if at all possible!)
For Details, Updates, and More information, please visit us at:
www.CastraRomana.com
November 4-6
Givhans Ferry State Park
South Carolina
www.CastraRomana.com
Salvete!
On behalf of the ISPA and The Legionaries and Supporters of Legio VI Ferrata Fidelas Constans I would like to formally invite you to our Third annual Castra Romana, November 4-6, 2005. This event will be held at Givhans State Park in South Carolina. Knowing it is a bit of a drive for most, we are pulling out all the stops (including lots of new stuff!!) to make this an experience you will not want to miss, and will never forget!
While this event will be advertised and open to the public, our primary goal is to provide a unique experience to our participants at a heavy roman Encampment, ca 73 AD. To this end we have a great number of events which will interest the Roman Reenactor, be they soldier or civilian! This will include a period smithy, Roman Vendors, potter, baker, Presentations, and more. If you have a unique impression you would like to bring and add, please contact us. There is no cost to our participants for any of the events they can participate in or for the encampment itself. The last years have been an outstanding success, and this year will be even better!
Soldiers will get the opportunity to drill and train with double weighted weapons, throw live pila on the pila range, practice live sword (against a post of course!), in addition to participating in Needlefelt mock combat both on the drill field for spectators Saturday, and in the woods on Sunday, you will see the Gladiators in the arena in daylight, and at a special torchlight nightime match just before the Grand Convivia! We will also have Military Games, a 1.5 mile road march (there are Celts about... bring your Needlefelts), guard mount, pay issue (yes, you will get your 75 Denarii... minus a bit for the Centurion...), and more.
The highlight of the event will be the Centurios Convivium, a grande Roman Banquet prepared by our gourmet Roman Chef the Lady Helvia Elena Claudilla, and hosted by the Centurio. Ask anyone about our feast! The food alone is worth the drive! There is no charge for the feast, but we do need to know how many to prepare for.
Average Temperature in November in South Carolina is 65-75 degrees. In addition there are few if any events on the calendar for that period of time. Plus the mosquitos are mostly dead! Legio VI will be onsite Thursday the 3rd to Monday the 7th, but re-enactors should try to arrive sometime Thursday or Friday afternoon unless you are setting up a special event or station. Re-enacting events start Friday night. Vendors are welcome to set up a display, but we ask that they remain in period as much as they are able, and you must contact us as soon as possible. We have limited room for vendors, but will endeavor to accommodate you in the period market, or vendor row if your display is less period. Remember this event is being planned for the participants, so we need you to attend! Please RSVP via EMAIL by as soon as possible, or by October 1st (this is so we can plan the feast). Contact email address for the event is [email protected] or [email protected] .
There is no cost to re-enactors for the event! LEG VI and our armoury, Soul of the Warrior, cover the camping, food, ration issue, pay issue, Convivia, and Entertainment cost out of gratitude to you!! Our friends and customers. We just need YOU to fill the ranks and market!
Extra armor is available for you to bring new recruits or members who are not totally kitted out. We also welcome Civilian impressions, and Earlier and Later Roman Impressions (the event is 73 AD). We welcome all to participate, set up displays, and enjoy the event as well!
It is our sincerest hope you will plan to attend. We will have an excellent time, and want you to be there to celebrate the growth of Roman Living Archeology, at the best Castra Romana EVER! Ask around, anyone who has come will tell you it is a great time and worth the drive. Please visit the website at www.castraromana.com for updates and more details.
Ave!
Justus Rustius Longinus
Legio VI FFC
ISPA
Castra Roman 2005 Tentative Schedule of Events:
Times are approximate and events may change or be added as participation grows. We will be doing different stuff all day as opposed to repeating morning stuff in the afternoon as we have in the past. Also, please note the needlefelt combat periods and practice times.
Thursday 10 am until: Early Set Up (please call if you intend to arrive on thursday.)
Friday 8:00 am until : General Set up, arrive, meet andgreet, Roman Refreshments served for Lunch and Dinner
6:00: Guard Mount
6:30 pm: Marching Drill/Needlefelt Combat Demos/training
Saturday 6:00 am Breakfast* at Camp and Market
7:00 am Daily Briefing* At Camp
8:00 am Drill and Needlefelt Practice at Drill Field
9:00 am Weapons Drill, Pila practice* at Drill Field
10:00 Welcome/ Drill Demo at Camp and Drill Field
10:30 Kids Cohort at Drill Field/ Armor of God Presentation at Forum
11:00 Togaman Presents at the Forum
11:30 Legionary Pay Issue and Ration Issue at Camp
12:00 Lunch at the Camp and Market
12:30 Gladiatorial Games in the Arena
1:30 Kids Cohort on Drill Field/ Togaman Presents at the Forum
2:00 Mock Combat and Drills on Drill Field
3:00 Military Equipment Lectures at Camp
3:30 Confession of Justus Drama at Forum
4:00 Closed to public
5:00 Military Games* at drill field and arena
6:00 Miltary Games Awards Ceremony at Arena
6:15 Rest Period
7:00 Torchlight Gladiator Games in the Arena
8:00 Centurios Convivia* at Camp
9:30 Campfire Drumming at Fire
Sunday 7:00 Breakfast*
8:00 Morning Service (Optional)at Fire
8:30 1.5 Mile Route March on Nature Trail
9:00 Military Mock Combat in woods
10:00 Events as needed, drill, etc as we break down camp and market. Togaman Presents at the Fourm
12:00: Closing Ceremony and Luncheon for Re-enactors (camp will stay open through Sunday night, you may stay until Monday Morning if you wish. Please plan to stay thru noon sunday at least if at all possible!)
For Details, Updates, and More information, please visit us at:
www.CastraRomana.com