Society for Creative Anachronism

The Society for Creative Anachronism (or SCA for short) is a non-profit educational organization devoted to studying and re-creating the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The primary focus is on Western European culture, but can also include other regions such as the Middle East and Japan with which Western Europe had contact during 800-1650 CE. The SCA is easily described as a Middle Ages Arts Revival Recreation Organization.

Demos

Demos are intended for audiences and are put on by volunteers for a variety of purposes. Schools and community groups may request or be offered demos for education or entertainment. Demos are typically much shorter and more focused on appearances.

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Most events will normally wrap up the last day of the event with a Court to allow for the awarding of honors, and a feast. Evening activities can range from bardic circles (formal and informal) to medieval dancing to raunchy parties.

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As the SCA and its members has aged and the second or third generations have begun to attend events, some of the more extreme activities that formerly gave the SCA the nickname of The Society for Consenting Adults have generally tapered off to a more family-friendly environment.

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