Defending the Gate XVIII
(2019-03-23 - Site opens at & Closes at )
Sudentorre
Come Defend the Gates of Sudentorre!We Norsemen roam far and wide. Our vikings raid enemy towns, while our merchants raid their markets. Either way, they bring back wealth, exotic goods, and fantastic stories, to our villages. Join the Canton of Sudentorre in a celebration of the Norse and Viking culture. Artisans, come and show examples of your skills that will be celebrated for thousands of years. Warriors, come and show your prowess both against our legends, and our foes. Friends, join us for a day of merriment as you enjoy our hospitality with friends old and new.
Martial activities include: Heavy Fighting, Youth Heavy Fighting, Fencing, Archery, and Thrown Weapons.
There will be A&S activities and merchants to peruse. Feast will be limited to 70 so please preregister.
Website: http://sudentorre.atlantia.sca.org
Martial Activities: Heavy Fighting, Youth Heavy Fighting, Fencing, Archery, Thrown Weapons
Arts & Sciences Activities: A challenge for our artisans: recreate a Viking find. Documentation is encouraged (EZ Doc is acceptable). There will also be an open display (any genre, documentation encouraged, EZ Doc is acceptable). There will be several award categories, including a children\'s prize.
| Cost | Daytrip | Feast | Camping |
| Adult, Member Discount | $14.00 | $10.00 | $0.00 |
| Adult, Event Registration | $19.00 | $10.00 | $0.00 |
| Youth (5-17) | $7.00 | $10.00 | $0.00 |
| Child (0-4) | $0.00 | $10.00 | $0.00 |
Cost Notes: There is a $1.00 charge for at-the-door admission for youth and adults. Please preregister. Lunch is included in your site fee.
Site: American Legion Post 320, 8456 Brock Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553.
http://www.spotsylvaniapost320.org
Site Restrictions: Site is dry. Pets are not permitted (except service animals). Site opens at 9 am and closes 9 pm. Stragglers will be conscripted for clean up.
Feast Information: A wonderful feast will be prepared by our very own Lord Bertran de Saint-Jean. If you have any questions or concerns he may be contacted at bertran.de.st.jean[AT]gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
Merchanting Information: Merchants are welcome! Please contact the Event Steward.
Event Steward\'s Information: Lord Obbi inn Bleiki (Michael King), 31 Fresh Water Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, Phone: (318) 3669516, E-mail: mking009@gmail.com
Reservations: Lord John the Brewer (John Roppel), 3734 White Hall RD, King George, VA 22485, Phone: () , E-mail: sca@roppel.com
Directions: From the North, South, and North-East (Washington DC)
Take your best route on Rt 95 to Fredericksburg, VA. Take Exit 130B to Rt 3 - Plank Rd (West), Fredericksburg.
Travel 3 miles to Gordon Road and turn Left.
Travel 6 miles to the end of Gordon Road and turn Left onto Brock Road.
Make near immediate Right into the American Legion Post.
From the North (Dulles Airport)
Travel South on Rt 28 to Rt 66 West.
Take Exit 43 B onto Rt 29 South/West.
Travel South on Rt 29/ Rt 15 to Rt 663 - Alanthus Rd and turn Left. (This will be close to Culpepper)
Travel 0.1 mile and turn Left onto Rt 762. Make a near immediate onto Rt 669 across the railroad tracks.
Travel 6 miles to the end of Rt 669.
Turn Left onto Rt 3, heading East.
Travel 11 miles to Brock Rd and turn Right.
Travel 9 miles South on Brock Rd and the American Legion Post will be on your Right.
From the North-West (Winchester)
Take your best route to Warrenton. (Rt 50 to Rt 17)
Get onto Rt 29 / Rt 15 South.
Travel South on Rt 29/ Rt 15 to Rt 663 - Alanthus Rd and turn Left. (This will be close to Culpepper)
Travel 0.1 mile and turn Left onto Rt 762. Make a near immediate onto Rt 669 across the railroad tracks.
Travel 6 miles to the end of Rt 669. Turn Left onto Rt 3, heading East.
Travel 11 miles to Brock Rd and turn Right.
Travel 9 miles South on Brock Rd and the American Legion Post will be on your Right.
From the West (Charlottesville, Lynchburg)
Take your best route to Orange and head East on Rt 20.
Travel 12 miles from Orange and turn Right onto Rt 621/Mine Run Road.
This will turn into Orange Plank Road. Travel 11 miles on Rt 621 to Brock Road.
Turn Right onto Brock Road, heading South.
Travel 7 miles and the American Legion Post will be on your Right.