School Of The Renaissance Soldier Midwest
Background:
The School of The Renaissance Soldier Midwest is a full immersion event, for Pike and Shot. The idea for this event
originated when a group of reenactors attended the Actions of the Lowe Countries event in California. The event was
sponsored by the School of the Renaissance Soldier which was formed by directors Patrick Gaul and Gordon Frye and
Research Associates Barry Siler and David Luckhart. The historical accuracy and the vast knowledge of the organizers
made for an incredible experience. This event will follow the guidelines established by the SRS.
Participants will enjoy the weekend training with other reenactment groups in other military units.
Participants will be drilled in period battlefield tactics, there will be a chance to share information between
groups, swap lies around the fire, learn a new dice game, dance, drink, and experience the life of the Renaissance
soldier! This event will be in period dress, accent, and military courtesies from 12:00 PM Saturday until Sunday
afternoon.
Where:
Stonehouse Park is located in northern Illinois about
an hour west of Chicago with easy access from every direction.
When:
11 AM Saturday April 10 through 3 PM, Sunday April 11, 2010
Who's invited:
All persons equipped and attired as 16th or early 17th century Soldiers and Camp followers.
Reenactment groups, Guilds, Associations or anyone interested in history.
What to expect:
- Instruction and drill in marching, pike, sword and shot
- Battlefield tactical maneuvers
- Camp life and period crafts
- Eating, drinking, singing, dancing and gambling. The silver halfgroat (1/4 of your daily pay)
will be the standard gaming currency (nickels are just the right size, so pack a few rolls),
but gold Angels (Sacagawea dollar coins) might be wagered for some high stakes games!
Special workshops and lectures featuring instruction in:
- Learn to shoot a matchlock
- Western Martial Arts
- 16th Century battlefield medicine
What will it cost:
- Adult - Full Event: $35.00 (camping fee included in cost)
- Adult - Single Day: $25.00
- Children (12 and under): Free
What will be provided:
- A limited supply of blunted pikes will be provided for drills and tacticals. You may bring you
own pike if you wish, but only 16-foot pikes will be allowed for group drill (no points allowed).
- A hearty breakfast of oatmeal, dried fruit and milk will be served Sunday.
- Tasty hot period food items will be available for sale by the Guild of Saint Lawrence at a very modest
price for mid-day and evening meals (cost will be announced as the event time draws closer... pack
a roll of quarters or bring some dollar coins).
What else do I need to know:
- This is a rain-or-shine event.
- You may arrive any time after 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 10.
- Registration will take place throughout the day. We would like everyone set up before 12:00 PM on Saturday,
but latecomers are welcome.
- Full accent with military courtesies and protocols will be observed starting at 12:00 PM on Saturday and
continuing for the duration of the event.
- All non-period items must be stowed, all vehicles moved to the main parking lot and all participants in
costume from morning Saturday until the event closes on Sunday. If you arrive after 12:00 PM Saturday afternoon
please dress in the parking lot and set up your camp in costume.
- Please remember that this is a period encampment. Keep all non-period items covered or out of sight.
- Please read About SRS Events and
Expectations for Participants.
Check out the SRS Midwest Tentative Itinerary
.
View the SRS Rules of Engagement and the
SRS Abbreviated Drill Manual
.
EVENT SPONSORED BY GUILD OF SAINT MICHAEL (Bristol)
For more information contact: Richard Kakouris, Guildmaster, at
or call: (608) 756-4119
You are incouraged to preregister for the event using
our mail-in Registration Form
.
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