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Welcome!

We are a part of the Society for Creative Anachronism Inc. (SCA), an international non-profit educational organization devoted to the study and re-creation of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, encompassing 600-1600 C.E.  Learn more about the SCA here.

Thistle was founded in 1978. We are located in the Barony of Brendoken in Oaken Region of the Middle Kingdom.  Our holdings encompass Medina and Wayne counties in the state of Ohio.

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thistle@brendoken.org

Newcomers are always welcome!  
Contact our Seneschal Elena of Argyll for more information or go to our Chatelaine's Page

Calendar

April

6 Baronial Meeting - Smithville 4-6

12 Brendokenfest - Dover, OH

13 Thistle Meeting and Archery 2-4 at Marksman in Norton

23 Thistle Meeting 6:30, Wadsworth Library
       Topic: Archery Equipment by Edward of Thorn

Complete Meeting Schedule

May

3 First Contact: Moors in Hispania  (Gwyntarian) - Akron

4 Baronial Meeting - Smithville 4-6

9-11 Baron Wars XI {March of the Marshes} Perrysburg

??11 Thistle Meeting and Archery 2-4  Marksman in Norton

28 Thistle Meeting 6:30, Wadsworth Library
       Topic: A & S Documentation Without Tears
           Baron Nigel

Upcoming Events

Apr. 19 Kingdom Heraldic and Scribal Symposium {Oakford & Castell Gwent} [Sandusky, OH]

Apr. 19 The Coronation of Lutr & Tessa {Dragonsmark} [Lexington, KY]

May 3 First Contact: Moors in Hispania  (Gwyntarian) - Akron, OH

May 9-11 Baron Wars XI {March of the Marshes} [Perrysburg, OH

May 24-25 Spring Crown Tourney & Kingdom A&S {Fenix} [Fort Mitchell, KY

May 30-1 Iron Weasel Triathlon {Eastwatch} [Burton, OH]

June 6-8 Northern Oaken War Maneuvers {Cleftlands} [Cleveland, OH

June 20-22 Encampment VIII: Siege the Dane {Three Towers} [Bucyrus, OH]

July 5 Brawl at the Crooked Dragon XI {Falcon's Quarry} [Wellington, OH]

July 11-13 Melee at Roswell {Alderford} [Roswell, OH]

July 25-Aug 10 Pennsic War XXXVII [Slippery Rock, PA

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS: Our meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday and 4th Wednesday of the month.

The Sunday meetings are held at the Title First Agency at 387 Medina Road, #400.  This is St. Rt. 18 between SR 94 and I 77 on the north side of the road.  Fighter practice will be held at this location.

The Wednesday meetings are held at the Wadsworth Library Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth OH.  These meetings includes workshops, dance practice, demos, and other activities.

Please contact Elena of Argyll at swedenconnie@aol.com if you have any questions.

DIRECTIONS:

To Wadsworth Library:

From Medina: Take your best route to State Route 224 and US 76. Head east to Wadsworth/ SR 94 exit. Turn right off of ramp. See “From SR 224” below.

From Wooster: Take State Route 585 east through Smithville. Continue about 7 miles to State Route 57. Turn left on 57, going north. Continue approximately 7 miles to SR 224 and U.S. 76, go east. Take next exit, SR 94/Wadsworth. Turn right off ramp. See “From SR 224” below.

From Akron / Canton: Take your best route to SR 21. Go west on SR 224/US 76. Take SR 94/Wadsworth exit. Turn left off of ramp. See “From SR 224” below.

From SR 224: SR 94 becomes High Street. Continue through residential area to Wadsworth’s “square”. College Street will be on your right; Broad Street on left. Turn left on Broad Street. If Broad Street becomes Main Street, you have gone too far. Watch for Library on left, about two buildings up from square. Turn left on street just past Library. Parking lot will be on your right.

Links of Interest
 

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