The incipient Canton of Basingestoches is constantly expanding its local activities. With the start of nice weather there are plans to hold archery and thrown weapons practice (to be announced).
There are weekly gatherings at private homes in the greater Bar Harbor & Ellsworth area for Arts & Sciences endeavors.
Calendars
You can view upcoming official SCA events and SCA sanctioned activities on the Canton of Basingestoches Calendar.
The Canton of Basingestoches is part of the Barony of Endewearde. You can view the Baronial Master Calendar and see a wider variety of activities being offered within the Barony of Endewearde’s borders which includes the Canton of Basingestoches and the Canton of Wyndriche.
You may also wish to visit the East Kingdom Event Calendar to see what SCA events are being held across the East Coast in Atlantic Canada and Eastern New England states.
Meetings
Canton Meeting: Sunday, April 19, 2015
5:00-7:00 pm
Ellsworth Governor’s Restaurant
253 High Street, Ellsworth, Maine
Barony of Endewearde Meeting: Sunday, May 3, 2015
Potluck 1:00-2:00 PM
Meeting 2:00-4:00 pm
Combat Practice: 4:00-7:00 pm
Bangor Housing Authority
161 Davis Road, Bangor, Maine
Canton Meeting: Sunday, July 19, 2015
12:00-2:00 pm
Ellsworth Governor’s Restaurant
253 High Street, Ellsworth, Maine
Canton Meeting: Sunday, November 8, 2015
12:00-2:00 pm
Pat’s Pizza
396 High Street, Ellsworth, Maine
Canton Project Nights
SCA Project Nights are being held at the home of Lord Thomas de Marr and Leijsbet van Catwiic. Come and learn about medieval heraldry, learn to make medieval garments, get inspiration for a new project, or just hang out for awhile.
No special clothing is needed – just everyday street clothes are fine.
Please contact Lord Thomas de Marr for more information and driving directions to his home at thomas@endewearde.eastkingdom.org
Project Nights will be held every Monday from 6:00-9:00 pm on the following dates (subject to cancellation if necessary):
September 7, 21, 14, 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14 (cancelled), 21, 28
Martial Combat Activities
Heavy List Fighter practices in the year 2015 will be run outdoors at Apple Blossom Acres, 397 Douglas Highway, Lamoine, Maine on the following dates from 5:00 – Dusk pm.
Thursday, July 16
Thursday, August 20
Thursday, October 22
There will be an Introduction to Rapier Combat at Apple Blossom Acres on Thursday, September 24, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 pm.
An additional follow up Rapier Combat Practice will be held at Apple Blossom Acres on Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 pm. If you missed the first practice in Basingestoches this is your opportunity to learn more about rapier combat.
This information last updated: December 14, 2015