Reenactments of many events from all historic eras have been brought about in one way or another. Whether in theaters, films, and even social events(Like Renaissance Faires). Many groups and clubs exist with a sole purpose which is to reenact and keep history alive. Medieval Reenacting is considerably popular world-wide. These reenactments show and teach the audience the lives of historic folk. Wars, knightly games, and ceremonies are often reenacted, some scripted and some with actual competitive purposes.
The Das TeufelsAlpdrücken Fähnlein, or the Devil’s Nightmare Regiment
This Medieval Reenacting Group are an award-winning historical reenactment unit based in Crownsville, MD. The members of the Devil’s Nightmare Regiment portray the Landsknecht mercenaries and campfollowers of 16th century Europe. The Devil’s Nightmare Regiment has performed at military reenactments and renaissance festivals throughout Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. We are available for historical reenactments and showcases, school programs, civic events, and renaissance festivals. Go to http://www.landsknechts.org/ for more information on this Medieval Reenacting group.
The Ritterhellas
The Ritterhellas are a historical-revival association, which was created on the basis of participation and organization of cultural events reffering to the most important moments of the medieval history from the Crusades to the era of the Knights of Renaissance Europe. The Medieval Reenactment group deals with the resurgences of time period from 1204 until 1530, period where in Greece existed knightly battalions. To find out more about the Ritterhellas visit www.ritter.gr.
Medieval Reenacting can teach us a great deal of history and entertain us at the same time. Going to a Renaissance Faire or a Reenactment Groups next event can be a life changing experience. You never know, you just might decide to join a Medieval Reenactment group yourself!