Pennsic War

Pennsic War Returns to NPR

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-12-30 13:15
Karen Given's report on the Pennsic War was rerun recently on National Public Radio's "Only a Game."

Shard Laughlin, Pennsic Merchant, Dies After Fall

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-11-24 20:42
Shard Laughlin, merchant and member of the SCA, died November 9, 2003 at the age of 35 in the Chicago area after a fall from a ladder.

University Project to Collect First Pennsic Stories

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-09-18 14:31
Lady Avice is collecting accounts of the first Pennsic War for a class project.

Official Attendance Numbers Released for Pennsic War 32

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-09-18 00:34
The Pennsic Exchequer, Master Alaric, has released the final count of gentles on site at Pennsic 32.

Living in Style at Pennsic

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-09-17 00:00
Want something a little more substantial than a dome tent for Pennsic? Consider a Moorish cottage complete with timbered ceiling and loft.

"Across America" to Feature Pennsic War

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-09-09 14:48
Subscribers to DIRECTV will want to set their VCRs to "record" when HD.Net's "Across America" airs a segment filmed at Pennsic 32.

Ealdormere Subjects Featured in CBC Documentary

Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2003-09-08 15:32
CBC: Canadian Broadcast Corporation reporter Mike Smith, from Ottawa (Canada), spent four days at Pennsic 32.

Experiencing the Times [Pennsic]

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-08-28 21:30
Youngstown Vindicator: The Youngstown (Ohio) Vindicator has published an article about the Pennsic War.

More Photos from Pennsic 32

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-08-28 15:10
Raven of Drachenwald shares photos from Pennsic 32.

National Public Radio Airs Feature Story on Pennsic 32

Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2003-08-23 16:09
NPR: "Only A Game" is the title of a weekly sports program, produced by Boston University Public Radio station WBUR. Today's edition of the show features Pennsic War 32, with interviews and coverage of two major battles.

Pennsic Rapier Champions Featured on Photo Page

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-08-22 19:20
Lord Liam of the East Kingdom has posted photos by Don Brokk Jarlsson of the Pennsic 32 Rapier Champions Battle.

View Pennsic Photos on Pennsic.net

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-08-21 18:43
Alexander the Lost maintains a website dealing with past Pennsic Wars, including the most recent. Don't miss the photo albums.

Tent Damage Reported from Pennsic Fireworks Due to Freak Winds

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2003-08-20 13:58
A freak gust of upper-level wind drove embers from the Pennsic fireworks display eastward into a camping area, damaging several tents.

Calontir Knight Remembers Pennsic 32 Battles

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-08-19 15:09
Sir Kirk FitzDavid of the Kingdom of Calontir shares a Knight's-eye view of the Pennsic 32 battles.

Period Fireworks Displayed at Pennsic 32

Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2003-08-18 04:52
Pennsic 32, held as usual at Cooper's Lake Campground near Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania (USA), featured a display of mostly-period pyrotechnics. Iustinos Tekton has posted a photo album of the performance.

Arts and Sciences on Parade at Pennsic 32

Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2003-08-12 18:24
Myriad artisans displayed their fine workmanship at the Coopers' barn on Monday.

Tyger Roars in Woods at Pennsic

Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2003-08-12 18:19
The Pennsic Woods Battle, held Monday, was a victory for the East Kingdom.

Pennsic Blood Drive Successful, Will Return Next Year

Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2003-08-12 18:02
The Pennsic Blood Drive collected 90 pints of blood for the Red Cross, slightly short of quota but enough that they will return next year.

Employment Exchange Board at Pennsic

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2003-08-12 17:55
Sca_Maids_and_Valets, an e-mail employment exchange group, is attempting its first on-site posting board at Pennsic War.

First Day of Pennsic Blood Drive: A Qualified Success

Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2003-08-08 22:53
His Majesty Pieter van Doorn led a parade of blood donors to the first day of the blood drive today.

Romans to Battle Celts at Pennsic

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-08-02 09:50
It'll be Romans vs. Celts on the Pennsic battlefield August 13 when House Darkyard and Legio Draconis take on the Pennsic Bog Celts.

Christabel Heslington to be Remembered at Pennsic

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-08-02 00:00
Pandaulf has announced that a celebration of the life of Christabel Heslington will be held at the Pennsic War.

Pennsic Display of the Florilegium Tile Project Rescheduled

Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2003-08-02 00:00
The Florilegium Tile Project has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 12, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and will take place and still from 10am until 3pm inside or just near the Pennsic barn.

Pennsic Traffic Warning: Radar Hidden in Construction Vehicles

Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2003-08-01 11:00
A newspaper article reports that the Pennsylvania State Police, as part of their effort to strictly enforce construction zone speed limits, are hiding speed radars in construction vehicles near work zones.

Historic Combat Series at Pennsic XXXII

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-07-31 22:00
Baron Asbjorn Johansen has announced that this year's Pennsic War will once again feature a series of authentic tourneys and melees to capture the feel of historic combat.

Pennsic Harvest for Hunger Needs You!

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-07-31 12:29
Lady Elizabet Marshall still needs volunteers and box sponsors for the Pennsic War's food collection project: Pennsic Harvest for Hunger.

Waterbearing at Pennsic 32

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-07-31 12:15
Looking for a way to support your fighters at Pennsic? Be a waterbearer!

Pennsic War to Host Red Cross Blood Drive

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-07-31 04:30
Be a Hero, Save a Life at Pennsic War! is the theme of this year's blood drive. Lady Angelique Michele d'Herisson has coordinated the effort with the local Red Cross.

Pennsylvania's New Work Zone Safety Law

Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2003-07-30 14:43
Before you drive to Pennsic, read about the new Work Zone Safety Law enacted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania this summer.

Errors in A&S Schedule in Pennsic Onsite Book

Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2003-07-29 01:50
The Pennsic 32 Publications Editor announced that the Pennsic Onsite Book has errors in the A&S Classes by Day schedule.