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Welcome to the Barony of Windmasters’ Hill, a central North Carolina chapter of the worldwide Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA Inc). The SCA is an inclusive community pursuing research and re-creation of pre-1600s skills, arts, combat and culture through activities, demonstrations, and events. Come learn with us!

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The next Baronial Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 16th, 2026 at 4pm at the Garner Lion’s club. For more information and access to the Zoom link once posted, please join us on our Discord server or Facebook group (see social media links above).

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	September 2026
		1	2 Atillium Rapier Practice Atillium Rapier Practice September 2, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Kiwanis Rec Center, 352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28305 See more details Nimenefeld Armored Practice Nimenefeld Armored Practice September 2, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Garner Lions Club, 305 W Main St, Garner, NC 27529, USA Armored Practice at the Dojo. Contact Sir Alain for more details. See more details	3 Buckston Fighter Practice Buckston Fighter Practice September 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hillsborough United Methodist Church – 130 W Tryon St, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Buckston Fighter Practice (Free Medieval Combat Training!) Learn the European martial art of broadsword and shield, wearing steel armor. Beginners welcome! No experience necessary. Some loaner armor is available. SUMMER LOCATION We are meeting at HUMC while the heat index is high. Park around the corner on N Wake St. We'll be in the fellowship hall uphill from the parking lot. Broadsword instructor: William of Bedford, KSCA Administrator (Knight Marshal): Charles Fleming See more details Kappellenberg Rapier Practice Kappellenberg Rapier Practice September 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Piney Wood Park, 400 E Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713, USA Buckston Fighter Practice(Free Medieval Combat Training!) Learn the European martial art of Renaissance dueling with rapier and dagger! Beginners welcome! No experience necessary. Some loaner armor is available. LOCATION Rapier Practice is at Piney Wood Park - When you enter the park, bear to the left and go past the dog park. Keep going until you reach a large paved parking lot. We will be in the large picnic shelter uphill from the parking area. Rapier instructor: Els Von Eschberg, OD See more details Buckston Class or Workshop Buckston Class or Workshop September 3, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hillsborough United Methodist Church, 130 W Tryon St, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA Cantonof Buckston-on-Eno(Durham area) Thursdays at the Hillsborough United Methodist Church, 130 W Tryon St,Hillsborough, NC (Note: parking access via N Wake Street) Meeting/Practice Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AyCEx3d8M9tAJHh46 7-9 PM 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Thursdays: Arts & Sciences classes /workshops or social nights (see their media for details) 7-9 PM 4th Thursdays: Canton Monthly Business Meeting. Group, Baronial and SCA business discussions, eventplanning. A&S classes / workshops / discussion topics are chosen for theupcoming month. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Web page: http://buckston.windmastershill.org/ Facebook discussion group: “Buckston-on-Eno” -- https://www.facebook.com/buckstoneno Combat Facebook group: “BuckstonArmoured Combat” https://www.facebook.com/groups/320527298136840/ Baronial Calendar Tiny Url è https://tinyurl.com/tnv9e2n9 Barony Google Map: https:/... See more details Elvegast A&S Night Elvegast A&S Night September 3, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1500 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27608, USA Cantonof Elvegast(Raleigh area) Unless otherwise noted, activities are on Thursdays starting 7-8 PM at OurSavior Lutheran Church, 1500 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC – parking in the churchlot. * NOTE * These meetings will still fluctuate based on Covid/Flu Infectionsso please remember we're trying to be flexible for everyone's safety. [PerBenetessa 07/01/24] 1st & 3rd Thurs: Classes /Workshops – Topics are noted in their Facebook discussion page and onDiscord. Classes are coordinated by our Minister of Arts & Sciences. If youhave questions about any of the classes or if you are interested in teachingone, please contact her at elvegast_moas@windmastershill.org. --------------------------------------------------- 2nd & 4th Thurs: BusinessMeetings -- An opportunity to catch up on recent news and events, for planningfor upcoming events, and discussion about issues affecting our canton, thebarony, and the kingdom. Paid members can vote on official issues at busin... See more details	4	5
6 Attilium Dance Practice Attilium Dance Practice September 6, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kiwanis Recreation Center and Honeycutt Park, 352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA All are welcome. All ages. All dances are taught. Wear comfortable shoes. See more details Attilium Business Meeting Attilium Business Meeting September 6, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kiwanis Recreation Center and Honeycutt Park, 352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA Canton of Attilium (Fayetteville area) Allactivities are at Kiwanis Recreation Center / Honeycutt Park, 325 Devers St.Fayetteville, NC unless otherwise noted. See Canton Facebook page forupdates. Meeting/Practice Site Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mu2LgcCinwmLxxHS9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Business Meeting – 1st Sunday 3-4 PM (after Dancepractice). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Canton web page: https://www.windmastershill.org/wordpress/cantons/attilium/ Facebook discussion group: “ Cantonof Attilium SCA Fayetteville North Carolina (unofficial)” https://www.facebook.com/groups/1675020172804789 Facebook official announcements page: “Canton of Attillium” -- https://www.facebook.com/CantonofAttilum Baronial Google Calendar: https://tinyurl.com/tnv9e2n9 Barony Google Map: https://tinyurl.com/mvh4mvf7 [Info last conf... See more details	7 LABOUR DAY LABOUR DAY September 7, 2026 See more details [CANCELED] Kapellenberg Business Meeting & A&S Class [CANCELED] Kapellenberg Business Meeting & A&S Class September 7, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1417 Seaton Road, Durham, NC 27713 TONIGHT'S MEETING - CLASS TBD Canton of Kapellenberg (Chapel Hill area) Business Meetings: 1st, 3rd & 5th Mondays 7-8PM at Parkwood Homeowners Association, 1417 Seaton Road, Durham, NC 27713 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post-Meeting Social: We often go to a restaurant near the meeting site. Join the Facebook Messenger chat group (see below) to find out where. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canton Web Page: https://www.windmastershill.org/cantons/kappellenberg/ Facebook Group: “Canton ofKappellenberg” -- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1650571758595256 Facebook Messenger Chat Group: “Kberg Open Group” for quick questions, urgent updates, etc. See more details	8	9 Nimenefeld Armored Practice Nimenefeld Armored Practice September 9, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Garner Lions Club, 305 W Main St, Garner, NC 27529, USA Armored Practice at the Dojo. Contact Sir Alain for more details. See more details	10 Kappellenberg Rapier Practice Kappellenberg Rapier Practice September 10, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Piney Wood Park, 400 E Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713, USA Buckston Fighter Practice(Free Medieval Combat Training!) Learn the European martial art of Renaissance dueling with rapier and dagger! Beginners welcome! No experience necessary. Some loaner armor is available. LOCATION Rapier Practice is at Piney Wood Park - When you enter the park, bear to the left and go past the dog park. Keep going until you reach a large paved parking lot. We will be in the large picnic shelter uphill from the parking area. Rapier instructor: Els Von Eschberg, OD See more details Elvegast Business Meeting Elvegast Business Meeting September 10, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1500 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27608, USA Canton of Elvegast (Raleigh area) Unless otherwise noted, activities are on Thursdays starting 7-8 PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1500 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC – parking in the church lot. * NOTE * These meetings will still fluctuate based on Covid/Flu Infections so please remember we're trying to be flexible for everyone's safety. [Per Benetessa 07/01/24] 1st & 3rd Thurs: Classes / Workshops – Topics are noted in their Facebook discussion page and on Discord. Classes are coordinated by our Minister of Arts & Sciences. If you have questions about any of the classes or if you are interested in teaching one, please contact her at elvegast_moas@windmastershill.org. --------------------------------------------------- 2nd & 4th Thurs: Business Meetings -- An opportunity to catch up on recent news and events, for planning for upcoming events, and discussion about issues affecting our canton, the barony, and the k... See more details	11 ANCIENT EMBERS: SACRED STONE B-DAY & INVESTITURE- Morgantown, NC ANCIENT EMBERS: SACRED STONE B-DAY & INVESTITURE- Morgantown, NC September 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026 Burke County Fairgrounds, 145 Bost Rd, Morganton, NC 28655, USA https://ssbb.atlantia.sca.org/schedule.html Added by Ursula von Bremen 04/23/2026 21:17 See more details	12 ANCIENT EMBERS: SACRED STONE B-DAY & INVESTITURE- Morgantown, NC ANCIENT EMBERS: SACRED STONE B-DAY & INVESTITURE- Morgantown, NC September 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026 Burke County Fairgrounds, 145 Bost Rd, Morganton, NC 28655, USA https://ssbb.atlantia.sca.org/schedule.html Added by Ursula von Bremen 04/23/2026 21:17 See more details
13 ANCIENT EMBERS: SACRED STONE B-DAY & INVESTITURE- Morgantown, NC ANCIENT EMBERS: SACRED STONE B-DAY & INVESTITURE- Morgantown, NC September 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026 Burke County Fairgrounds, 145 Bost Rd, Morganton, NC 28655, USA https://ssbb.atlantia.sca.org/schedule.html Added by Ursula von Bremen 04/23/2026 21:17 See more details Attilium Dance Practice Attilium Dance Practice September 13, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kiwanis Recreation Center and Honeycutt Park, 352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA All are welcome. All ages. All dances are taught. Wear comfortable shoes. See more details	14	15 Nimenefeld Business meeting Nimenefeld Business meeting September 15, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Joel Madden Designs, 2112 Werrington Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540, USA See more details	16 Atillium Rapier Practice Atillium Rapier Practice September 16, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Kiwanis Rec Center, 352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28305 See more details Nimenefeld Armored Practice Nimenefeld Armored Practice September 16, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Garner Lions Club, 305 W Main St, Garner, NC 27529, USA Armored Practice at the Dojo. Contact Sir Alain for more details. See more details	17 Buckston Fighter Practice Buckston Fighter Practice September 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Piney Wood Park, 400 E Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713, USA Buckston Fighter Practice (Free Medieval Combat Training!) Learn the European martial art of broadsword and shield, wearing steel armor. Beginners welcome! No experience necessary. Some loaner armor is available. FALL LOCATION We are back to Piney Wood Park in South Durham. Broadsword instructor: William of Bedford, KSCA Administrator (Knight Marshal): Charles Fleming See more details Kappellenberg Rapier Practice Kappellenberg Rapier Practice September 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Piney Wood Park, 400 E Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713, USA Buckston Fighter Practice(Free Medieval Combat Training!) Learn the European martial art of Renaissance dueling with rapier and dagger! Beginners welcome! No experience necessary. Some loaner armor is available. LOCATION Rapier Practice is at Piney Wood Park - When you enter the park, bear to the left and go past the dog park. Keep going until you reach a large paved parking lot. We will be in the large picnic shelter uphill from the parking area. Rapier instructor: Els Von Eschberg, OD See more details Elvegast A&S Night Elvegast A&S Night September 17, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1500 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27608, USA Cantonof Elvegast(Raleigh area) Unless otherwise noted, activities are on Thursdays starting 7-8 PM at OurSavior Lutheran Church, 1500 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC – parking in the churchlot. * NOTE * These meetings will still fluctuate based on Covid/Flu Infectionsso please remember we're trying to be flexible for everyone's safety. [PerBenetessa 07/01/24] 1st & 3rd Thurs: Classes /Workshops – Topics are noted in their Facebook discussion page and onDiscord. Classes are coordinated by our Minister of Arts & Sciences. If youhave questions about any of the classes or if you are interested in teachingone, please contact her at elvegast_moas@windmastershill.org. --------------------------------------------------- 2nd & 4th Thurs: BusinessMeetings -- An opportunity to catch up on recent news and events, for planningfor upcoming events, and discussion about issues affecting our canton, thebarony, and the kingdom. Paid members can vote on official issues at busin... See more details	18	19 FALL UNIVERSITY - Lynchburg, VA (Black Diamond) FALL UNIVERSITY - Lynchburg, VA (Black Diamond) September 19, 2026 - September 20, 2026 University Website: https://university.atlantia.sca.org/catalog.php Atlantian Calendar ofEvents: https://atlantia.sca.org/calendar/ See more details
20 FALL UNIVERSITY - Lynchburg, VA (Black Diamond) FALL UNIVERSITY - Lynchburg, VA (Black Diamond) September 19, 2026 - September 20, 2026 University Website: https://university.atlantia.sca.org/catalog.php Atlantian Calendar ofEvents: https://atlantia.sca.org/calendar/ See more details Baronial Meeting - VIRTUAL Baronial Meeting - VIRTUAL September 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm ZOOM - Link to be posted See more details Attilium Dance Practice Attilium Dance Practice September 20, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kiwanis Recreation Center and Honeycutt Park, 352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA All are welcome. All ages. All dances are taught. Wear comfortable shoes. See more details WMH Kitchener's Guild Meeting WMH Kitchener's Guild Meeting September 20, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Garner Lions Club, 305 W Main St, Garner, NC 27529, USA See more details	21 Kapellenberg Business Meeting Kapellenberg Business Meeting September 21, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parkwood Association, 1417 Seaton Rd, Durham, NC 27713, USA Class - Thegn Aelfric, Signing your (medieval) name Canton of Kapellenberg (Chapel Hill area) Business Meetings: 1st, 3rd & 5th Mondays 7-8PM at Parkwood Homeowners Association, 1417 Seaton Road, Durham, NC 27713 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post-Meeting Social: We often go to a restaurant near the meeting site. Join the Facebook Messenger chat group (see below) to find out where. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canton Web Page: https://www.windmastershill.org/cantons/kappellenberg/ Facebook Group: “Canton of Kappellenberg” -- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1650571758595256 Facebook Messenger Chat Group: “Kberg Open Group” for quick questions, urgent updates, etc. Post on the Facebook group or event page to have someone add you to the chat. See more details	22	23 Craft Night sponsored by Scribal Guild Craft Night sponsored by Scribal Guild September 23, 2026 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Gamer's Armoury, 683 Cary Towne Blvd F, Cary, NC 27511 Come bring your projects, games, etc. of any flavour, and hang out with the Scribal Guild. See more details Atillium Rapier Practice Atillium Rapier Practice September 23, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Kiwanis Rec Center, 352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28305 See more details Nimenefeld Armored Practice Nimenefeld Armored Practice September 23, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Garner Lions Club, 305 W Main St, Garner, NC 27529, USA Armored Practice at the Dojo. Contact Sir Alain for more details. See more details	24 Buckston Fighter Practice Buckston Fighter Practice September 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Piney Wood Park, 400 E Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713, USA Buckston Fighter Practice (Free Medieval Combat Training!) Learn the European martial art of broadsword and shield, wearing steel armor. Beginners welcome! No experience necessary. Some loaner armor is available. FALL LOCATION We are back to Piney Wood Park in South Durham. Broadsword instructor: William of Bedford, KSCA Administrator (Knight Marshal): Charles Fleming See more details Kappellenberg Rapier Practice Kappellenberg Rapier Practice September 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Piney Wood Park, 400 E Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713, USA Buckston Fighter Practice(Free Medieval Combat Training!) Learn the European martial art of Renaissance dueling with rapier and dagger! Beginners welcome! No experience necessary. Some loaner armor is available. LOCATION Rapier Practice is at Piney Wood Park - When you enter the park, bear to the left and go past the dog park. Keep going until you reach a large paved parking lot. We will be in the large picnic shelter uphill from the parking area. Rapier instructor: Els Von Eschberg, OD See more details Elvegast Business Meeting Elvegast Business Meeting September 24, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1500 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27608, USA Canton of Elvegast (Raleigh area) Unless otherwise noted, activities are on Thursdays starting 7-8 PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1500 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC – parking in the church lot. * NOTE * These meetings will still fluctuate based on Covid/Flu Infections so please remember we're trying to be flexible for everyone's safety. [Per Benetessa 07/01/24] 1st & 3rd Thurs: Classes / Workshops – Topics are noted in their Facebook discussion page and on Discord. Classes are coordinated by our Minister of Arts & Sciences. If you have questions about any of the classes or if you are interested in teaching one, please contact her at elvegast_moas@windmastershill.org. --------------------------------------------------- 2nd & 4th Thurs: Business Meetings -- An opportunity to catch up on recent news and events, for planning for upcoming events, and discussion about issues affecting our canton, the barony, and the k... See more details	25 STIERBACH BIRTHDAY - Culpepper, VA STIERBACH BIRTHDAY - Culpepper, VA September 25, 2026 - September 27, 2026 Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701, USA Event Website: https://atlantia.sca.org/event/?event_id=69606615 Atlantian Calendar of Events: https://atlantia.sca.org/calendar/ Added by Ursula von Bremen 04/02/2026. See more details TRIAL BY FIRE - Glen Arm, MD (Bright Hills) TRIAL BY FIRE - Glen Arm, MD (Bright Hills) September 25, 2026 - September 27, 2026 Baltimore Bowmen, 10301 Harford Rd, Glen Arm, MD 21057, USA Event Website: https://atlantia.sca.org/event/?event_id=69c47364 Atlantian Calendar of Events: https://atlantia.sca.org/calendar/ Added by Ursula von Bremen 04/24/2026. See more details	26 STIERBACH BIRTHDAY - Culpepper, VA STIERBACH BIRTHDAY - Culpepper, VA September 25, 2026 - September 27, 2026 Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701, USA Event Website: https://atlantia.sca.org/event/?event_id=69606615 Atlantian Calendar of Events: https://atlantia.sca.org/calendar/ Added by Ursula von Bremen 04/02/2026. See more details TRIAL BY FIRE - Glen Arm, MD (Bright Hills) TRIAL BY FIRE - Glen Arm, MD (Bright Hills) September 25, 2026 - September 27, 2026 Baltimore Bowmen, 10301 Harford Rd, Glen Arm, MD 21057, USA Event Website: https://atlantia.sca.org/event/?event_id=69c47364 Atlantian Calendar of Events: https://atlantia.sca.org/calendar/ Added by Ursula von Bremen 04/24/2026. See more details SILVER CHALICE - Harleyville, SC (Hidden Mtn) SILVER CHALICE - Harleyville, SC (Hidden Mtn) September 26, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm https://atlantia.sca.org/event/?event_id=6a14ffbe See more details
27 STIERBACH BIRTHDAY - Culpepper, VA STIERBACH BIRTHDAY - Culpepper, VA September 25, 2026 - September 27, 2026 Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701, USA Event Website: https://atlantia.sca.org/event/?event_id=69606615 Atlantian Calendar of Events: https://atlantia.sca.org/calendar/ Added by Ursula von Bremen 04/02/2026. See more details TRIAL BY FIRE - Glen Arm, MD (Bright Hills) TRIAL BY FIRE - Glen Arm, MD (Bright Hills) September 25, 2026 - September 27, 2026 Baltimore Bowmen, 10301 Harford Rd, Glen Arm, MD 21057, USA Event Website: https://atlantia.sca.org/event/?event_id=69c47364 Atlantian Calendar of Events: https://atlantia.sca.org/calendar/ Added by Ursula von Bremen 04/24/2026. See more details Attilium Dance Practice Attilium Dance Practice September 27, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kiwanis Recreation Center and Honeycutt Park, 352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA All are welcome. All ages. All dances are taught. Wear comfortable shoes. See more details	28	29	30 Atillium Rapier Practice Atillium Rapier Practice September 30, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Kiwanis Rec Center, 352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28305 See more details Nimenefeld Armored Practice Nimenefeld Armored Practice September 30, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Garner Lions Club, 305 W Main St, Garner, NC 27529, USA Armored Practice at the Dojo. Contact Sir Alain for more details. See more details

find your local chapter

The Barony of Windmasters’ Hill is located in central North Carolina and is made up of five local chapters and surrounding areas, called Cantons: Elvegast (Raleigh), Buckston-on-Eno (Durham), Kapellenberg (Chapel Hill), Nimenefeld (Fuquay-Varina), and Attilium (Fayetteville). All SCA chapter meetings are open to everyone, no matter where you live!

there is something for everyone!

figting & fencing

Marshal training in medieval combat styles including heavy tournament fighting (above), melees and battles, fencing, archery, thrown weapons, even youth practice are all available. Training and safety rules apply!

Arts & costuming

Whether you love costuming or theater, making armor or woodcrafts, glasswork or pottery, dancing or making music, cooking or brewing, there is someone in Windmasters’ Hill who practices one of these arts…

cooking & feasting

At many Windmasters’ Hill events, both indoors and outdoors, cooks put on a medieval luncheon or feast for the event attendees! If you are interested in learning about what they ate in the Middle Ages, we are too…