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The Crown Province of Østgarðr is the greater New York City chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a not-for-profit educational and social organization dedicated to re-creating aspects of medieval and Renaissance culture. You can read more about the SCA at “About Us.” If you have any questions or want to get involved, email our newcomers’ officer. You can find links to our Facebook group, mailing list, and local sub-chapters at “Getting Involved.”

Upcoming in Østgarðr: March 20th to April 3rd

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Mon.
3/20
8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details
Wed.
3/22
6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)
Details

And next week…

Wed.
3/29
6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)
Details
Wed.
3/29
Pennsic 101 Class Online
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Online)
Details

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Come to the Pennsic 101 Class

Pennsic pre-reg has opened, and people are starting to think about Pennsic, so…

Pennsic 101 class ONLINE – Wednesday 3/29/23 7pm Eastern ***Class will not be recorded***

You want to go to Pennsic! Everyone you talk to makes it sound like so much fun… but you’ve never done anything like this, so… now what do you do?

Come to Pennsic 101 on Wednesday March 29 2023 at 7pm to find out! (Those with Pennsic experience are very welcome – I don’t know everything, plus I’ve had 40+ year veterans learn something new in this class!)

The class will be held ONLINE. The class will be held via Google Meet. Class link will be posted the day before. Check here for the link.

Pennsic is a wonderful SCA event and attending this class will help you to both prepare and have the best time possible… We will discuss how to prepare for Pennsic, what you will need to do and bring. We will answer questions you may have on how to manage to get your things to Pennsic and what you can expect when you finally get there and get set up. If you have garb you’ve already made and are not sure it’s Pennsic-ready, bring it. We can help you decide.

I look forward to seeing you there!

YIS Lady Jenna Childslayer, Class Hostess

Upcoming in Østgarðr: March 13th to March 26th

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Mon.
3/13
7:30 p.m. –
9:30 p.m.
Lions End Virtual Commons & Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)
Details
Wed.
3/15
6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)
Details
Wed.
3/15
7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details
Thu.
3/16
7:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Appleholm Historical Crafts Workshop: Weaving Writ Large
Canton of Appleholm (formerly Whyt Whey)
(Manhattan, NY)
Details
Sun.
3/19
2:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
Monthly Scribal Workshop
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details

And next week…

Mon.
3/20
8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details
Wed.
3/22
6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)
Details

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Read the E-Horse, Spring 2023

Come read The E-Horse, Østgarðr’s Electronic News Source!

This issue, Volume 17 – Spring 2023, includes:

  • The Tasting Room with Vitasha: Wine Comparison – Pinot Grigio
  • A Migration Era Shopping Bag
  • Vyllage Square – The Tudors: Art and majesty in Renaissance England, Met Museum Exhibit
  • The Season of Heraldic Love
  • Book Review: India in the Persianate Age: 1000-1765
  • A Persona(l) Tale
  • E-Horse Wins Commendation for Best Overall Newsletter, William Blackfox Awards

Download the E-Horse in PDF format here.

If you have any difficulty viewing it or if you would like an email subscription please contact chronicler@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org

Upcoming in Østgarðr: March 6th to March 19th

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Wed.
3/8
6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)
Details
Sun.
3/12
3:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.
Taci e Balla ! Renaissance Dance Workshop & Practice
Canton of Applholme (formerly Whyt Whey)
(Manhattan, NY)
Details

And next week…

Mon.
3/13
7:30 p.m. –
9:30 p.m.
Lions End Virtual Commons & Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)
Details
Wed.
3/15
6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)
Details
Wed.
3/15
7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details
Thu.
3/16
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Appleholm Historical Crafts Workshop: Weaving Writ Large
Canton of Appleholm (formerly Whyt Whey)
(Manhattan, NY)
Details

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: February 27th to March 12th

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Wed.
3/1
6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)
Details
Sat.
3/4 –
Sun.
3/5
10:00 a.m. on 3/4

11:00 a.m. on 3/5
Event: Bear’s Tavern: The Canterbury Tales Continue
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Peekskill, NY)
Details
Sun.
3/5
1:00 p.m.Gallery Visit: Staging the Table
Canton of Appleholm (formerly Whyt Whey)
(Manhattan, NY)
Details

And next week…

Wed.
3/8
6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)
Details

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: February 20th to March 5th

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Mon.
2/20
8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)
Details
Wed.
2/22
6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)
Details
Fri.
2/24
8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Special Officers Meeting (Populace welcome)
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details
Sun.
2/26
3:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
Taci e Balla ! Renaissance Dance Workshop & Practice
Canton of Appleholm (formerly Whyt Whey)
(Manhattan, NY)
Details

And next week…

Wed.
3/1
6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)
Details
Sat.
3/4 –
Sun.
3/5
10:00 a.m. on 3/4

11:00 a.m. on 3/5
Event: Bear’s Tavern: The Canterbury Tales Continue
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Peekskill, NY)
Details

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: February 13th to February 26th

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Mon.
2/13
7:30 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Lions End Virtual Commons & Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)
Details
Wed.
2/15
6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)
Details
Wed.
2/15
7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details
Thu.
2/16
7:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Arts and Crafts Night
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details
Sat.
2/18
2:00 p.m. –
3:00 p.m.
Pennsic 101 Class
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details
Sun.
2/19
3:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
Taci e Balla ! Renaissance Dance Workshop & Practice
Canton of Appleholm (formerly Whyt Whey)
(Manhattan, NY)
Details

And next week…

Mon.
2/20
8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)
Details
Wed.
2/22
6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)
Details
Fri.
2/24
8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Special Officers Meeting (Populace welcome)
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details
Sun.
2/26
3:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
Taci e Balla ! Renaissance Dance Workshop & Practice
Canton of Appleholm (formerly Whyt Whey)
(Manhattan, NY)
Details

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Østgarðr Special Meeting – POSTPONED

At the request of our Seneschal, the Østgarðr Special Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Friday February 10th, at 8:00 PM is postponed for two full weeks.

Friday February 24th is the rescheduled date. A reminder of this new date and video conferencing details will be sent to the Østgarðr Officers’ Council and the general Østgarðr list.

We apologise for this alteration of our original schedule.

Angelica di Nova Lipa and Sofya Gianetta di Trieste
Vicereines of the Crown Province of Ostgardr