Castra Romana VI, 2007: November 16, 17, and 18

[rusty myers]

Salvete Romani!

On behalf of the ISPA and The Legionaries and Supporters of Legio VI Ferrata Fidelas Constans would like to formally invite you to our sixth annual Castra Romana, November 16, 17, and 18, 2007. This event will be held at Givhans State Park in South Carolina. Knowing it is a bit of a drive for most, we are pulling out all the stops (including lots of new stuff!!) to make this an experience you will not want to miss, and will never forget!

Any ancient re-enactors, Romans, Barbarians, Gladiators, and Civilians are invited! Vendors too!

While this event will be advertised and open to the public, our primary goal is to provide a unique experience to our participants. To this end we have a great number of events which will interest the Roman Reenactor, be they soldier or civilian! If you have a unique impression you would like to bring and add, please contact us. The last years have been an outstanding success, and this year will be even better!

Soldiers will get the opportunity to drill and train, throw live pila on the pila range, practice live sword (against a post of course!), in addition to participating in Needlefelt mock combat both on the drill field for spectators Saturday, you will see the Gladiators in the arena in daylight, and at a special torchlight nightime match just before the Grand Convivia!

The highlight of the event will be the Centurios Convivium, a grande Roman Banquet and hosted by the Centurio. Ask anyone about our feast! The food alone is worth the drive!

Average Temperature in November in South Carolina is 65-75 degrees. In addition there are few if any events on the calendar for that period of time. Plus the mosquitos are mostly dead! Legio VI will be onsite Thursday the 14th to Monday the 19rd, but you should try to arrive sometime Thursday or Friday unless you are setting up a special event or station. Re-enacting events start Friday night. Vendors are welcome to set up a display, but we ask that they remain in period as much as they are able, and you must contact us as soon as possible. We have limited room for vendors, but will endeavor to accommodate you in the period market, or vendor row. Remember this event is being planned for the participants, so we need you to attend! Please RSVP via EMAIL by October 1st with firm numbers if at all possible (this is so we can plan the feast).

It is our sincerest hope you will plan to attend. We will have an excellent time, and want you to be there to celebrate the growth of Roman Living Archeology, at the best Castra Romana EVER!

[size=150:3gvizh1r]Castra Romana VI, 2007: November 16, 17, and 18[/size]
Givhans Ferry State Park,
746 Givhans Ferry Road
Ridgeville, South Carolina 29472
Park Phone Number: (843) 873-0692
Event Contact: Rusty Myers
Legio VI FFC Principia: 104 Hunters Wood Dr. Summerville SC 29485 USA
Event Contact Phone: (843) 437-5587
Email: [email protected]
On the web: www.CastraRomana.com
The Legion Homepage: www.LEGVI.com
Imperial Southern Provisional Army: http://legvi/tripod.com/ispa/
The Best time for the public to attend is Saturday, from 10 am to 4 pm.

Full Schedule for Leg VI and Volunteers:
Wednesday 14 November 1200 Hours- Load Truck 1800 Dinner
Thursday 15 November 0800 onsite, Setup
Friday 16 November 0800 Setup, 1400 Drill, 2000 Jollification
Saturday 17 November 1000 Public Displays, 1900 Grande Banquet
Sunday 18 November 0900 Service, 0930 Take Down
Monday 19 November 0800 Unload

[rusty myers]

Pre castra fabricae dates are changing. Updates to follow. Event dates are the same.

Planning beginning, if you want to do something, email us now!

[rusty myers]

We will do some planning at the Fabricae this weekend, 3-4 August. look forward to seeing you all there (who can come)

Rusty

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

Whats the weather like in SC at that time of year?

[SOCL]

Whats the weather like in SC at that time of year?

Cool, but not too cold. No Roman kit-pants necessary--just tunica, armor, and such.

[rusty myers]

On temps. We usually run in the 70's. Have have as high as 83 one year. low was just 54. One blanket weather, maybe two if cold. great camping weather, mosquitos are dead, snakes dormant, hurricane season over. See why we picked November????

We had one drizzly year, though not bad on saturday. All others beautiful (except for the take down day last year when we had 4 inches of rain in 2 hours. that was fun!!!)

Rusty

[SOCL]

I'll be looking forward to the rain this year, Rusty! I was so heart broken about missing out last time. :wink:

[arklore70]

Yes..a few of us earned entrance into "Order of the Fish" at take down.

Its a fantastic event and one worth the trip.

Cheers!!

Mike

[rusty myers]

Would have been the ultimate milk paint test...

And if it now rains, it will all rest on your shoulders.

Where is that Eagle Investigatin Papyrus?

[SOCL]

Would have been the ultimate milk paint test...

I'm actually looking forward to testing it.

And if it now rains, it will all rest on your shoulders.

Where is that Eagle Investigatin Papyrus?

hock:

...

[rusty myers]

Met with the Rangers at Givhans today 9/18, and everything is a go once again. They really appreciate our Event, and seem to be looking forward to it! No big changes, except the Gladiators will have a nice patch of white sand to play in, and we will rearrange the camp a bit, otherwise planning is progressing. Michelle the Roman Chef has a tentative menu going, and we will once again feast until we drop.

I do need to get approximate numbers as you figure out you can come, Unit Commanders can just send me an estimate.

Looking forward to seeing you all again.

Rusty

[Caius Fabius]

Is anyone else thinking of flying in to this?

[rusty myers]

I know Arklore is flying in and I think perhaps the Prefect Julianus, I ahve not heard of any others yet.

[Hibernicus]

I believe that a few of our guys are planning on heading that way

[arklore70]

I am definitely planning on flying in. Tickets are purchased. I'll be there on the 15th.

Mike