Salvete Romani!

On behalf of the ISPA and The Legionaries and Supporters of Legio VI
Ferrata Fidelas Constans would like to formally invite you to our
sixth annual Castra Romana, November 16, 17, and 18, 2007. This event
will be held at Givhans State Park in South Carolina. Knowing it is a
bit of a drive for most, we are pulling out all the stops (including
lots of new stuff!!) to make this an experience you will not want to
miss, and will never forget!

Any ancient re-enactors, Romans, Barbarians, Gladiators, and
Civilians are invited! Vendors too!

While this event will be advertised and open to the public, our
primary goal is to provide a unique experience to our participants.
To this end we have a great number of events which will interest the
Roman Reenactor, be they soldier or civilian! If you have a unique
impression you would like to bring and add, please contact us. The
last years have been an outstanding success, and this year will be
even better!

Soldiers will get the opportunity to drill and train, throw live pila
on the pila range, practice live sword (against a post of course!),
in addition to participating in Needlefelt mock combat both on the
drill field for spectators Saturday, you will see the Gladiators in
the arena in daylight, and at a special torchlight nightime match
just before the Grand Convivia!

The highlight of the event will be the Centurios Convivium, a grande
Roman Banquet and hosted by the Centurio. Ask anyone about our feast!
The food alone is worth the drive!

Average Temperature in November in South Carolina is 65-75 degrees.
In addition there are few if any events on the calendar for that
period of time. Plus the mosquitos are mostly dead! Legio VI will be
onsite Thursday the 14th to Monday the 19rd, but you should try to
arrive sometime Thursday or Friday unless you are setting up a
special event or station. Re-enacting events start Friday night.
Vendors are welcome to set up a display, but we ask that they remain
in period as much as they are able, and you must contact us as soon
as possible. We have limited room for vendors, but will endeavor to
accommodate you in the period market, or vendor row. Remember this
event is being planned for the participants, so we need you to
attend! Please RSVP via EMAIL by October 1st with firm numbers if at
all possible (this is so we can plan the feast).

It is our sincerest hope you will plan to attend. We will have an
excellent time, and want you to be there to celebrate the growth of
Roman Living Archeology, at the best Castra Romana EVER!

Full Schedule for Leg VI and Volunteers:
Wednesday 14 November 1200 Hours- Load Truck 1800 Dinner
Thursday 15 November 0800 onsite, Setup
Friday 16 November 0800 Setup, 1400 Drill, 2000 Jollification
Saturday 17 November 1000 Public Displays, 1900 Grande Banquet
Sunday 18 November 0900 Service, 0930 Take Down
Monday 19 November 0800 Unload

Ave!

Justus Rustius Longinus
Centurio, Cohrs I
Legio VI FFC
ISPA

Castra Romana VII

Nov 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

Imperial Southern Provisional Army: www.warplay.com

 

The Best time for the public to attend is

Saturday, from 10 am to 4 pm.