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SHIRE PHOENIX RIVER


hire Phoenix River is a participating group of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., located in "The Shoals" area of north west Alabama. Consisting mainly of four cities - Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield and Tuscumbia the Shoals is situated on the Tennessee River and offers a beautiful place to vacation or to call home.

he Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., (SCA) is a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to recreating aspects of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Our members research various aspects of medieval life and present the knowledge in the form of "Living History" by way of demonstrations, articles and lectures. We sponsor tournaments, revels, feasts and even wars! Amongst all this we also participate in local craft fairs such as the Alabama Renaissance Faire.

he Known World of Current Middle Ages include the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Western Europe and even the USS Nimitz. It is divided into 13 kingdoms, each ruled by a King and Queen who won the Crown by right of arms. These Kingdoms may be subdivided into principalities ruled by Prince and Princess who also owe their coronets to victory in combat. Kingdoms and Principalities are composed of local branches called Provinces, Baronies, Shires, Cantons or Colleges. The Kingdom in which we reside is called MERIDIES (latin for south).

e encourage research in the practice of medieval arts and sciences. Music, poetry, cooking, calligraphy, dancing, heraldry, needlework, metalwork, and crafts of all kinds are some of the peaceful activities of SCA members of all ages. There are even activities just for children, or children may participate along with their family in many of the activities.

he more Warlike can don Protective Armor and participate in medieval style combat with swords, axes, maces, and other weapons made of heavy rattan. In Meridies, we also practice both combat and target archery as well as fencing. For more details on who we are and what we do, click here.

 

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