Medieval Scenarios and Recreations
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Medieval Scenarios and Recreations, known simply as MSR, is a non-profit Living History organization dedicated to the education, understanding and appreciation of the Middle Ages. The structure for this activity revolves around the Kingdom of Acre (pronounced AC-R).
In 2010, MSR will hold two fairs for the public. The first will be held at Chelsea Mansion in Muttontown, NY on May 1 & 2 and 8 & 9. The second will be held at Sands Point in Port Washington, NY on September 11, 12, 18 and 19.
They also have a full set of social activities throughout the year, with the Medieval Recreation Kingdom of Acre.
, calligraphy
, archery
, medieval games, cooking, brewing
and other varied medieval arts and crafts
. Members are afforded the opportunity to seek their "roots" through heraldic research and those who have no roots in the crusader period can always make them up.
Website
The organization maintains a website at kingdomofacre.orgActivities
MSR places special emphasis on the fairs and festivals they produce or attend. They create these events with the intention of recreating an experience for guests similar to that found by attendees of an actual medieval fair. Visitors enjoy a series of performances and demonstrations, can visit period merchants and artists, and are given a full palette of activities to enjoy. Archery, children's games, puppet shows, painting and activity booths are one type of activity, along with martial demonstrations of live steel medieval swordplay, combat "of peace" with wooden swords, and fencing demonstrations. MSR's fairs normally feature their horse show, with barded heavy war horses and fully armored jousters breaking lances (but not each other.)In 2010, MSR will hold two fairs for the public. The first will be held at Chelsea Mansion in Muttontown, NY on May 1 & 2 and 8 & 9. The second will be held at Sands Point in Port Washington, NY on September 11, 12, 18 and 19.
They also have a full set of social activities throughout the year, with the Medieval Recreation Kingdom of Acre.
What Do Members Do?
MSR's Kingdom of Acre seeks to replicate nearly all aspects of medieval life... the lords and ladies, citizens and subjects of Acre enjoy womans periods music, song and dance, historic research and costume designCostume design
Costume design is the fabrication of apparel for the overall appearance of a character or performer. This usually involves researching, designing and building the actual items from conception. Costumes may be for a theater or cinema performance but may not be limited to such...
, calligraphy
Calligraphy
Calligraphy is a type of visual art. It is often called the art of fancy lettering . A contemporary definition of calligraphic practice is "the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious and skillful manner"...
, archery
Archery
Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow, from Latin arcus. Archery has historically been used for hunting and combat; in modern times, however, its main use is that of a recreational activity...
, medieval games, cooking, brewing
Brewing
Brewing is the production of beer through steeping a starch source in water and then fermenting with yeast. Brewing has taken place since around the 6th millennium BCE, and archeological evidence suggests that this technique was used in ancient Egypt...
and other varied medieval arts and crafts
Arts and crafts
Arts and crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies that are related to making things with one's hands and skill. These can be sub-divided into handicrafts or "traditional crafts" and "the rest"...
. Members are afforded the opportunity to seek their "roots" through heraldic research and those who have no roots in the crusader period can always make them up.