The Pennsic War

12/31/2024

Greetings!

Change is in the air!

The Pennsic War Website team has been working on an entirely new version of the pennsicwar.org website to improve navigation and accessibility for the increasing number of individuals using mobile devices (potentially utilizing cellular data).

The change-over to the new version of the site will be happening before Cooper's Lake opens Pennsic Registration on January 6th, so please keep a lookout and refresh your browsers for the new hotness!

Official site of the Pennsic War, an annual medieval re-enactment event by the Society for Creative Anachronism.

12/30/2024

Greetings unto the Pennsic populace from the Department of Zoning and Planning (Land office)

We have an important announcement for Pennsic 52.

Due to upcoming changes from Coopers Lake Campground and in consultation with senior Pennsic staff, Land Blocks B06 and B07 are being closed/removed from Pennsic as of Pennsic War 52 (and going forward - this is a permanent change).

The Mayor and Land office have worked with the Kingdom Of Caid to find them a new location. They will be moving to block N30. Starting with Pennsic 52, B06 and B07 being closed mean that these blocks will no longer be available. Your group’s land agent will need to ensure they have selected other valid blocks when they go to the land site (on or after Jan 1, 2025) when they enroll for Pennsic 52.

We have provided more detailed information for land agents on the Facebook Pennsic Land Agents group as well as the land web site Announcements page. If you’re not a land agent, the big takeaway here is that if your group has been on B06 or B07, your group will need to find a new home. Your land agent should have already been made aware of this so that they can select their new block choices as needed.

As with any land group, your land agent will be able to log in when land registration begins on 1 Jan 2025 to review your group’s registration and pick new block choices as necessary.

If your group is affected by this change, and you have questions or concerns about potential choices for your group location, please speak to your land agent. Land agents who have questions or concerns should email the land office at [email protected] .

Yours in Service
Lady Tananda Densmore
Deputy Mayor of Zoning and Planning (PW52)

**EDITED TO ADD**

Coopers Lake Event Venue will be erecting a permanent structure on the South East end of the area we use as the Battlefield for Pennsic. This new building will be used by the Venue/Site for business purposes including Registration (Formerly Gate or Troll). As a consequence of this new construction, a certain amount of traffic, camping, and parking will need to be re-routed or moved to accommodate the slightly modified layout of the field, the Registration building, and the approach of traffic from Curry Road.

This is the site change that has necessitated the close of B06 and B07 as camping areas going forward.

12/15/2024

Greetings again to all!

Over the month of December, the Young Adult Mentorship Program will be focusing its efforts on providing detailed information about the various mentorships that are available for Pennsic 52. These posts will include information that is specific to each mentorship as well as general information about the application process to make our program accessible to those who are interested.

Our first informational post is about our Mayoral Mentorship! This mentorship is a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in learning about what it takes to run a large scale event such as Pennsic and involves learning directly from the Mayor and executive staff for Pennsic 52! Those who are interested should follow The Young Adult Mentorship Program on Instagram (.sca) and fill out the application link below. Remember, the application deadline is February 1, 2025!

Application link: https://forms.gle/5HRH81mdNAURyFUU9

12/09/2024

And so begins the cycle of the next Pennsic War!

We will be posting updates soon, so keep an eye on this space!

09/02/2024

REMINDER!!!

The application for the Young Adult Mentorship Program opens today and will close February 1, 2025.

Individuals interested can follow this link: https://forms.gle/YvLiYiFPbce8q2uH8 to start their application.

08/28/2024

The Young Adult Mentorship Program, YAMP, is a program designed to give young adults, 18 to 24, opportunities to learn from Pennsic staff and develop leadership skills to facilitate the growth of the SCA for future generations. Pennsic War 52 will be the third year of this program and we are looking to expand the program to about six mentorships! If you know of any young adults in the SCA looking for volunteer and experiential opportunities, that you point them in our direction. Any questions about the Young Adult Mentorship Program can be directed to [email protected]. Help us provide opportunities for the next generation of the SCA!

Link for application: https://forms.gle/YvLiYiFPbce8q2uH8

08/12/2024

From the High Meadows to the Lake to the Dell, the site is at rest again while we all go home with ideas and plans for Pennsic next.

Thank you to all of the attendees who participated, enjoyed, helped keep eachother safe…and finally cleaned up after yourselves nicely. One last lap around site showed the care you all have for Cooper’s Lake Campground and The Pennsic War.

It’s been our pleasure to have been a part of the Pennsic 51 staff, and put this event together with you. Have a safe Town Run and see you next year!

Cooper's Lake Campground

08/11/2024

NOON IS COMING!

Please keep in mind that the noon deadline for departure is still in place. Failure to do so can result in land sanctions.

08/10/2024

All you see before you in this photo, the beautiful sunrise, the verdant hills and the gentle fog are on the lands of Æthelmearc, the host kingdom of the Pennsic Wars.

The people are as beautiful as the land in which they reside, Their Majesties among the most welcoming.

We have always appreciated the fine hospitality, service and major contributions of the people of Æthelmearc.

08/10/2024

The Labyrinth Maker created this beautiful piece based on Native American art near the merchant area.

The label says:

Weave Basket Design
Tohono O’odhan Nation
Modern Day Arizona

08/09/2024

UPDATED BUS ROUTES
for Friday, August 9!

We have a single bus serving the entirety of Pennsic War. Bus service ends tonight at 9pm

Please adjust accordingly!

08/09/2024

Why is this owl wearing sunglasses?

For many of the tribes on Turtle Island the owl is a messenger of death. For other tribes the owl is a symbol of wisdom.

And so, for those tribes for whom it is a messenger of death, to see an owl during the daytime is a sign that someone is going to die. And for other tribes, to look into their eyes is to look into your own death.

It was brought to my attention that the new heraldry for the watch included an owl. Someone then asked me if I wanted the eyes obscured. I thought this was a good idea, and thus the owl got their glasses.

Niá:wen,
Estgar

08/08/2024

Good evening!

Due to the concerns over the incoming storms, overnight driving restrictions around the lake will be lifted this evening.

Be safe!

08/08/2024

Due to the tractor traffic during packdown, the buses will be stopping only at the marked bus stops in the high traffic areas of Pennsic.

08/08/2024

08/07/2024

Did you know that we actually want your feedback, both good and bad.

I am a scientist and bring the scientific approach to what I do. Gather data, analyze, make changes, gather data and repeat forever.

To that end it should be noted that accessibility assistance has a comment form for things that are of immediate concern. Things happening at Pennsic now that you would like me to follow up on.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YJB8gMo88-5K7Lan8nNe6PlZyKHrDwVGTnh8hpEYOl8/edit?usp=drivesdk

You can also stop by Accessibility assistance and complete it on paper.
There will be more data gathering after Pennsic and I hope you had a good war!

This form is being used by accessibility assistance to follow up with anything that could not be resolved at assistance point. You have the option to complete this form electronically or on paper, they will be treated equally. Please be aware it may take us up to 24 hours to get a full answer to you...