Defending the Gate
(2023-03-25 - Site opens at 8:00 AM & Closes at 9:00 PM)
Sudentorre
On behalf of their Excellences
Baron Wulff Nuremberger, Baroness Genefe Wölfelin, and the populace of the
Canton of Sudentorre, we invite you to the Defending the
Gate event, 25 March 2023.
Come Defend the Gates of Sudentorre!
Join us to recreate The Battle of Otranto, 1480-81. The Ottoman invasion of Otranto occurred between 1480 and 1481 at the Italian city of Otranto in Apulia, southern Italy. Forces of the Ottoman Empire invaded and laid siege to the city, they captured it on 11 August 1480 establishing the first Ottoman outpost in Italy.
Martial activities include Armored Melee Fighting using the Gate of Suddentorre, Fencing, Archery and Thrown Weapons. There will also be A&S activities and merchants to peruse.
Feast will be limited to 72 so please pre-register to secure your seat at our Excellencies feast.
Website: http://sudentorre.atlantia.sca.org/events/defending-the-gate-xv/
| Fighting | We are planning to have Armored Melee Fighting using the Gate of Sudentorre, Fencing, Archery, and Thrown Weapons. |
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| Arts & Sciences: | Arts and Sciences Display
Glass Class |
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| Feast: | Menu for Defending the Gate XVI
The menu for the feast at Defending the Gate will be a Mediterranean menu with both Ottoman and Italian influences, more details to come as our Head Chef finalizes the menu.
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| Merchanting: | Merchants are welcome! Please contact the Event Steward. |
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| Other: | THE SCA Prohibits Harassment and Bullying of All Individuals and Groups
Participants engaging in this behavior are subject to the appropriate sanctions.
If you are subjected to harassment, bullying, or retaliation, or if you became aware of anyone being harassed or bullied, contact a Seneschal, President of the SCA, or your Kingdom Board Ombudsman.
In case of an emergency, official information will come exclusively from the site herald and deputies.
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| Registration: |
| Day-Trip | Feast | Camping | | Adult Member Registration | 16.00 | 14.00 | $0.00 | | Adult Non-Member Registration | 21.00 | 14.00 | $0.00 | | Youth (5-17) | 7.00 | 14.00 | $0.00 | | Child (0-4) | $0.00 | 14.00 | $0.00 |
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| Make Checks Payable To: | Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., Canton of Sudentorre |
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| Pre- Registration Notes: | Refund Policy: Site will be refunded if notification is received before the event. |
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| Site: | American Legion Post 320, 8456 Brock Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553. |
| Marked accessible parking is available at the site. There are
accessible indoor restrooms and there will be one accessible outdoor
restroom. |
The site itself is on grass with some areas that are
uneven for walking or may present difficulty in wheelchair navigation.
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| Site Restrictions: | Limited Alcohol Permitted (Beer, Wine, Mead only): Alcohol is permitted in the feast hall only.
- No one is allowed to become intoxicated at this event.
- No one under the age of 21 can consume or possess any alcoholic beverages under any circumstances.
- The VA ABC License must and will be posted in the public view where the alcohol will be permitted.
- All open alcohol containers must stay on the premises.
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| Event Steward: | Aygul bint Umur Bey al-aydin (Bonny Daniels), 10198 Bens Way, Manassas, VA 20110, Phone: (703) 7897505, E-mail: bonnydaniels@me.com |
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| Reservations: | Please mail checks for pre-registration and to guarantee your feast slot to: Vallagna in Spaka (Shelby Sanders), 43 Town and Country Dr, Ste 119 Box 71, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, Phone: () , E-mail: scsanders70@gmail.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 at 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.
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