02-28-2012, 06:05 AM
Legio IX Hispana
Location: United States, MidLant: PA, MD, VA, WV, NC
website link: http://www.legioix.org/
relevant contact info: Randall Chapmann m.f.arcanus_at_gmail.com
A bit about us:
Legio IX Hispana -- the only remaining vestige of LEGIO IX HISPANA in America, since the main California group disbanded. We are mostly located in the "MidLant" area of the United States, this encompassing PA, MD, VA, WV and NC.
Leg. IX is a group of living historians dedicated to "learning by doing" -- who strive for more than just standing in front of a group talking. Yes, we do sometimes do displays, but our heart is elsewhere. We plan on period marches or "treks " as they're called and encampments. Our hope is to grow more and do more each year.
One thing we DO encourage is FUN, yes fun! Some folks feel that in reenacting that you need to be miserable and to have STRONG DISCIPLINE to do it... we disagree. It's a HOBBY! (Most of these kinds of folks have never been to real boot camp) So, NONE us wishes to die, nor get sick from bad food, nor have fleas or lice. Most want a "taste" of Roman times, not being marched til we drop or having our feet caned. We wish to get a feel for wearing the armor, to try out some of the food they ate, to walk a bit in their sandals -- we don't wish to get hurt or get so sick that we can't go to work on Monday. Remember again, this is a hobby!
Another Purpose
Part of our purpose is also social and we encourage friendship and comradeship amongst our members. What can be better than doing something that you're interested in with your friends?
Come to us and join Legio IX Hispana.
Location: United States, MidLant: PA, MD, VA, WV, NC
website link: http://www.legioix.org/
relevant contact info: Randall Chapmann m.f.arcanus_at_gmail.com
A bit about us:
Legio IX Hispana -- the only remaining vestige of LEGIO IX HISPANA in America, since the main California group disbanded. We are mostly located in the "MidLant" area of the United States, this encompassing PA, MD, VA, WV and NC.
Leg. IX is a group of living historians dedicated to "learning by doing" -- who strive for more than just standing in front of a group talking. Yes, we do sometimes do displays, but our heart is elsewhere. We plan on period marches or "treks " as they're called and encampments. Our hope is to grow more and do more each year.
One thing we DO encourage is FUN, yes fun! Some folks feel that in reenacting that you need to be miserable and to have STRONG DISCIPLINE to do it... we disagree. It's a HOBBY! (Most of these kinds of folks have never been to real boot camp) So, NONE us wishes to die, nor get sick from bad food, nor have fleas or lice. Most want a "taste" of Roman times, not being marched til we drop or having our feet caned. We wish to get a feel for wearing the armor, to try out some of the food they ate, to walk a bit in their sandals -- we don't wish to get hurt or get so sick that we can't go to work on Monday. Remember again, this is a hobby!
Another Purpose
Part of our purpose is also social and we encourage friendship and comradeship amongst our members. What can be better than doing something that you're interested in with your friends?
Come to us and join Legio IX Hispana.
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a.k.a.: Marsh Wise
Legio IX Hispana www.legioix.org
Alteris renumera duplum de quoquo tibi numeraverunt
"A fondness for power is implanted in most men, and it is natural to abuse it when acquired." -- Alexander Hamilton
"Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress.... But then I repeat myself." ~Mark Twain
a.k.a.: Marsh Wise
Legio IX Hispana www.legioix.org
Alteris renumera duplum de quoquo tibi numeraverunt
"A fondness for power is implanted in most men, and it is natural to abuse it when acquired." -- Alexander Hamilton
"Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress.... But then I repeat myself." ~Mark Twain
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(Oooh, Marshall, you cannot use an icky modern QR code, it is against all policies and rules.)
