Several of our officers are graduating soon and looking for replacements. If you're interested in keeping medieval recreation going strong at MIT and would be up for a low-time-commitment leadership position, email sca@mit.edu.
We now are the proud owners of a sewing machine for use by Mitgaard members. Need to work on some garb? Email sca@mit.edu to request it.
We generally run a series of workshops on various topics throughout the year, on topics ranging from chainmail to calligraphy to spinning. Got something you know how to do? Teach one! Got something you want to learn? Let us know, and we can find someone to teach it.
This space is for SCA events being held in the Greater Boston Area this season. Below is a description of when, where and the theme of the event. If you are interested, please email sca@mit.edu.
Novice Schola
Sunday, October 7th, 2007, 1-8pm
Borough of Fenmere (Brandeis University)
A great introductory event to learn more about SCA and how things were done "back in the day". A variety of introductory classes in many areas. Free admission, with donation requested. On the commuter rail, or we should be able to find you a ride. See the event announcement on the East Kingdom site.
Falling Leaves
October 20 or 21st
Borough of Felding (Wellesley College)
A long Carolingia tradition, this event includes fencing, fighting, throwing axes, a feast, a ball, and a baronial court. Lots of fun for all involved. Conveniently accessible by the MIT-Wellesley bus, or we can arrange rides.
36-156
Waytes (Instrumental): 7-8:30 on Mondays other than the first of the month
Quire (Vocal): 8:30-10 on Mondays other than the first
For more information: jongleurs AT carolingia.eastkingdom.org
Re-create a variety of period music. No musical experience required.
36-112
7:30-9:30 Wednesdays
Mailing list
We do everything from English country dance to Italian court dances. All steps taught.
36-144
7-10 Tuesdays
More information
The Greatest Comdeia del Arte Troupe in the Entire World is looking for new members.
Kresge Lawn
6-9 Thursdays and 2-5 Sundays (until it gets cold)
More information
Learn the gentleman's art of defense with real (unsharpened and blunted) swords. Loaner gear and instruction available for beginners.
Walker Lawn
7:30-10 Wednesdays (until it gets cold)
Mailing list
Learn what it's like to put on a suit of armor and wack other people with big swords, all without the whole getting disemboweled part.
For other activities in the greater Boston area, see the Carolingia activities page.There is also a list of (formerly) recent activities.
MITGaard is the MIT chapter of the Barony of Carolingia, in the Society for Creative Anachronism. The SCA is a world-wide Medieval and Renaissance history club. We are a borough of the local SCA branch, called the Barony of Carolingia.
Our primary activity is going to revels throughout the greater Boston area. There is on average one such event per month. We also attend and host special interest groups and workshops on a wide variety of topics pertaining to pre-17th century European private life.
MITGaard is a merry company of people somehow affiliated with MIT who participate in the SCA. We welcome you to join us.
