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15th CenturyWars of the Roses (1455 - 1485)Men of WarwickWelcome to the 15th Century A time of color, armor, tournaments, war, and intrigueAs an award winning camp, we strive to maintain a high standard of authenticity, without sacrificing having fun. We hope to show the public, through battle reenactments, living histories, special events, and educational demonstrations, a picture of what life was like between the end of the medieval period and the beginning of the renaissance.
Our camp portrays the Army of the Earl of Warwick, a supporter of the House of York, during the Wars of the Roses in 1461. This English conflict began to brew generations earlier and came to a head with the imprisonment of King Henry VI, a member of the House of Lancaster, by Richard, Duke of York. Both families having a claim to the throne, were locked in a civil war that would last for almost thirty more years. We also portray Swiss soldiers from the canton of Bern during the Swiss
and Burgundian Wars. In 1476, Charles the Bold, of Burgundy, attacked
the town of Grandson and began moving towards the city of Morat as part
of his plan for expansion into the Swiss Confederation.
No one conquers who does not fight Our camp is open to anyone interested in learning about, and recreating, this period in history. Individuals, and families, can participate by creating a 15th century persona tailored to your interests, talents, and abilities. Men are not limited to being soldiers and women are not limited to cooking. Our authentic recreation of army life includes the merchants and tradesmen that traveled with the army, creating many opportunities for men and women to join in the fun. Officers are selected from the ranks and in this game, the one with the most toys wins.
What was it all about? The Wars of the Roses: A brief background. Biographies for members of the camp Learn the occupations and histories portrayed by each of our camp members. Events Learn just when you can see use and learn more about this fascinating time period! Newsletter Handbook for the Men of Warwick What's NEW? Lists any changes to the site and the date they went into effect
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