[Ponte Alto] [MR] National Geographic Demo

[Adina]

Huzzah!

On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 12:06 AM, Devan Riley <devanation at gmail.com> wrote:

To their Majesties Cuan and Padraigin, their Highnesses Brian and Brianna
> and all of Atlantia I have report of a deed of service done in the name of
> Atlantia. On December 18th, 2011 a demonstration was held at the National
> Geographic Museum in concert with their exhibit “The Anglo-Saxon Hoard:
> Gold from England’s Dark Age.” We displayed various arts and crafts at
> table stations. At the fiber arts table we had a warp weighted loom,
> spinning, examples of period clothing, lucet braiding and more. We had a
> table with wassail and a period style stew that was so successful that we
> went through over 6 gallons of wassail and over 7 quarts of soup. Our
> calligraphy and game table was also very popular. Visitors were given small
> cards with their names written on them in Anglo-Saxon. At our brewing
> station visitors were treated to small samples of mead and given an
> introduction to brewing methods of the period. Across from this station was
> a set of tables devoted to the martial aspects of Anglo-Saxon life.
> Visitors got to handle and try on chain mail and helmets and ask questions
> about period warfare. Also at this table were beautiful examples of bone
> and wood carving including bowls, utensils, drinking horns and carved
> dolls. Yet perhaps one feature, supplying a souvenir, will be the most
> memorable for some. National Geographic graciously loaned us a life sized
> version of their iconic yellow bordered picture frame. Several demo
> participants generously searched their closets and provided garb and chain
> mail to be used for people to dress up. We clothed hundreds in garb and
> allowed them to take their pictures in the frame. One family stated they
> would use it for their holiday cards. The day after the demo I was informed
> by the coordinator that the number of visitors for the day was 794, of
> which the vast majority came through our demo. Although the demo was hosted
> by the Barony of Storvik it would have been impossible without the
> steadfast support and hard work so munificently given by fellow Baronies
> including Bright Hills, Highland Foorde, Ponte Alto, Tir-y-Don. Thank you
> to all that made this day a grand success!
>
> In Service,
>
> Devin of Storvik
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  Adina

Baronessa di Ponte Alto
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