The Barony of South Downs is the official name for the Atlanta area chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a Middle Ages and Renaissance reenactment / living history group. Members of the Barony range across all ages, and include students, young people, families with small children, as well as those who have been in the SCA for many moons. Members share a common interest in recreating the historical time periods pre-17th century, including fighting in armor, martial combat, mounted combat, costuming, cooking, dance, archery, bookbinding, leatherwork, embroidery, ceramics, calligraphy, illumination, wood carving and diverse arts and sciences.
History
According to the online SCA Ordinary and Armorial, the name for the branch of South Downs was first registered in 1973 via the Kingdom of Atenveldt, and then registered as a Barony via the Kingdom of Meridies in 1986.
What is the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)?
As taken from the SCA website: “The SCA is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe. Our “Known World” consists of 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members residing in countries around the world. Participants, dressed in clothing of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, attend events which may feature tournaments, arts exhibits, classes, workshops, dancing, feasts, and more. Our “royalty” hold courts at which they recognize and honor members for their contributions to the group.”
- Official SCA Newcomers Website
- What is the SCA? (official site)
- An Unofficial Guide for Newcomers to the SCA
- People of South Downs!
- About the Kingdom of Meridies (the SCA kingdom we belong to)
- Official Society for Creative Anachronism website
- Other nearby groups
How can I get involved?
We’d love for you to get involved in the SCA! Any of these are a good way to start:
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Come to one of our meetings!
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Drop by one of our fighter practices!
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and/or introduce yourself on our Facebook page!