Society for Creative Anachronism:

The SCA or Society for Creative Anachronism was incorporated in 1968 as a 501(c)3, not-for-profit educational organization. It is part of the "living history" movement, which means that SCA members have a "hands-on" approach to history, engaging in activities that help them to explore the culture, activities, arts, and sciences of ages past. The SCA’s time period encompasses pre-17th century Western Europe, with an emphasis on the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

The SCA and its 50,000 participants span the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia and Africa. It is divided into geographic regions called Kingdoms. In the US there are 17 Kingdoms and within each are local chapters known as cantons, shires, baronies, provinces, or principalities depending on their size and location. Texas and Oklahoma comprise the Kingdom of Ansteorra.

For more information on the activities of the SCA visit:

http://www.scademo.com/index.php

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History of the Shire of Seawinds

 

The Shire of Seawinds, the local chapter of the SCA, was founded in 1984 and currently has close to  80 active members.  Primarily located in Corpus Christ and the surrounding area.   The shire meets weekly on the Corpus Christi bay front for medieval combat  practice and has several active guilds including dance, music, arts & sciences, armor making, equestrian, archery and more.  For more information on the local activities please visit our website at www.seawinds.org  

The Shire of Seawinds has proudly been an active participant in the Ingleside Renaissance Faire since its conception.  Throughout the years the shire has entertained the crowds with medieval combat, archery, equestrian activities and arts and science displays and demonstrations. 
 

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