Castra Romana VII 2008

Imperial Roman Era Living History Event

The Living Historians of the Sixth Imperial Legion of Rome, the Ludus Meridianus Gladiatores, and the Imperial Southern Provisional army, are proud to announce the Seventh annual Roman encampment and marketplace in South Carolina. Castra Romana serves the educational and public interests by accurately presenting the life and times of the legionary soldiers and civilians of Imperial Rome in a credible, authentic atmosphere.

Castra Romana will be held November 15th at Givhans Ferry State Park, 746 Givhans Ferry Road, Ridgeville, South Carolina. Times are 10 am to 4 pm. Admission to the state park is $2 per person. There is no cost for the event itself, but a $5 donation for each family is recommended and used to offset the expense of the event.

The exhibits will include an authentic Roman Army camp, army drill demonstrations by authentically equipped Roman Legionaries and Centurions, legionary training exhibits, equipment and armor displays, gladius and pila demonstrations, soldiers life exhibits and descriptions, gladiatorial games in the new "arena", Roman era pottery and blacksmithing (the artisans will actually be creating on site), papyrus writing examples, Roman treats will be available in the Marketplace, Roman civilian displays, Biblical museum displays, Military games and competitions including mock combat, army pay and ration issues, guard mount, and much, much more. Young children will be able to enlist in the “Kids Cohort” and train with a Roman shield and (plastic) sword and participate in the Kids cohort Pay ceremony. Castra Romana also welcomes James Mace, Author of Soldier of Rome: The Legionary. James will be selling and signing his newly printed work, as well as participating as a Roman Solider.

A number of vendors of Roman clothing, weapons, armor, wares and souvenirs will be set up in the Marketplace. And Gladiators will fight in the arena.

Those wishing a more in depth experience can actually join the Roman Army for a weekend by contacting the legion in advance. They will have the opportunity to wear the armor, learn the drills, and participate as a Roman Legionary. Slots are limited, so call early. www.LEGVI.com

This is an excellent opportunity for all to sample the history of the Roman World, which is in fact the beginning of our own history. Come out and see a modest re-creation of the army and empire that conquered the world. Striving to create a learning experience that involves all the senses, the Living Archeologists of Castra Romana would like to extend an open invitation to schools, homeschool students, and educational institutions to attend Castra Romana. Castra Romana will give the opportunity to see, smell, taste, and feel the history of an Empire that formed the bedrock of western society.

For more information on attending or if you would like to participate, contact Rusty Myers at Headquarters, Legio VI FFC, 104 Hunters Wood Drive, Summerville, SC (843) 437-5587, or email the Centurio at JustusLonginus@aol.com. Please visit the websites: www.LegVI.com and www.CastraRomana.com and visit the yahoo group for updates and several hundred excellent photos of past events at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CastraRomana. Please contact them for photo permissions.

Castra Romana 2008

November 14-16, 2008
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: JustusLonginus@aol.com
On the web: www.CastraRomana.com
The Legion Homepage: www.LEGVI.com

The Best time for the public to attend is Saturday, 5 November from 10 am to 4 pm.