{"id":3416,"date":"2025-10-19T09:52:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T14:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brighthills.atlantia.sca.org\/?page_id=3416"},"modified":"2026-01-21T19:44:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T00:44:57","slug":"bright-hills-baronial-birthday-a-day-in-rome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brighthills.atlantia.sca.org\/?page_id=3416","title":{"rendered":"Bright Hills Baronial Birthday – A Day in Rome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Bright Hills Baronial Birthday – A Day in Rome<\/h1>\n

\u00a0The Day:<\/h2>\n

General Schedule:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

9:00<\/strong>– Site opens.\u00a0 Merchants\u2019 set-up.<\/p>\n

10:00<\/strong>– Royal Court and Investiture<\/p>\n

Immediately Following Morning Court<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * Gaming with Master Wynne for adults and children.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * Heavy Fighting outdoors.\u00a0 Wear warm clothing.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * Begin Mistress Glynnis jewelry class\u2026all day<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * Mistress Faye with Greek\/Roman clothing<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * Buying marvelous things at the merchants.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * Arts and Sciences set-up- All Roads Lead to Rome! Just as the ancient roads led to Rome, so too did many crafts. Engineering and metalworking were at their peak and artistry was at an all-time high. Channel the Musae and spring forth into creating an entry that you can trace in some way to Rome. The path may be winding, but like the roads of yore it must lead there eventually.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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NOON<\/strong>– Lunch by the Bright Hills Archers.\u00a0 Price is $10.00<\/p>\n

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12:30- <\/strong>Bardic Bear Pit with Master Faolan.\u00a0 Throughout the afternoon<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Children\u2019s chariot \u201cbuilding\u201d.\u00a0 \u201cChariots\u201d and decorations will be provided.<\/p>\n

Children are encouraged to bring a stuffie to ride inside the chariot.\u00a0 Depending on the weather and temperature, races may be outside.\u00a0 Otherwise, the races will be held indoors.<\/p>\n

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1:00-<\/strong> CHILDREN\u2019S CHARIOTS RACES!\u00a0 Betting is welcome.\u00a0 Who is the fastest chariot racer in Bright Hills?<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * \u00a0After chariot races.\u00a0 Prepare for mock gladiator games.\u00a0 Contestants will fight with as a Hoplomachus (spear), a Dimachaerus (two swords), or a Velites (spear and small shield).<\/p>\n

\u201cWeapons\u201d will be provided.\u00a0 There will be three divisions, children 6-10, 11-13 and adult.\u00a0 Head shots will not be allowed.\u00a0 To do so is to suffer the wrath of a downed thumb.<\/p>\n

2:00<\/strong>– GLADIATOR GAMES.\u00a0 Best two out of three, or Round-Robin.\u00a0 Contestants will decide.<\/p>\n

3:00<\/strong>– Gaming Champions Announced.\u00a0 Are these winners courageous enough to challenge one-another for the Ultimate Winner?\u00a0 Best two out of three!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *<\/strong> Decompress and set-up for Court.<\/p>\n

3:30- 5:30 <\/strong>– Royal and Baronial Court- Our new Coronets will conduct their first court at Their Majesties Pleasure.\u00a0 Their Majesties will also speak to the populace.<\/p>\n

6:00 or there abouts<\/strong>– Feast!<\/p>\n

After feast ends there will be clean-up.\u00a0 Any who stay to help will have the grateful thanks of the Autocrat<\/span>\u2026er\u2026Steward and the Barony!<\/p>\n

Times and activities are flexible.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Armored Tournament:\u00a0<\/strong> Weather Permitting, A coin challenge tournament, each fighter will be issued Roman coins, fighter at end of day the fighter with the most coins is the winner.<\/h3>\n

1) Fighters may challenge a fighter of equal rank or higher, i.e. Un-belt can challenge another Un-belt or a Squire or a Knight; Squire can challenge a Squire or a Knight; Knight can challenge a Knight.\u00a0<\/h3>\n

2) Bets do not have to be equal amounts.\u00a0 i.e. Squire challenges a Knight, for one coin verses the Knights 2 coins, or whatever odds you can get.\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n

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Arts and Sciences:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Master Lewen invites brewers from around the barony and Kingdom to a contest for the title of Baronial Brewer.\u00a0 There will also be a Brewers Roundtable to discuss (taste) various potable beverages.<\/h3>\n

All Roads Lead to Rome!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Just as the ancient roads led to Rome, so to did many crafts. Engineering and metalworking were at their peak and artistry was at an all time high. Channel the Musae and spring forth into creation an entry that you can trace in some way to Rome. The path may be winding, but like the roads of yore it must lead there eventually.<\/h3>\n

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Do you like games?\u00a0\u00a0Master<\/span>\u00a0Richard Wyn will be holding gaming competitions for both adults and children.\u00a0 The winners of each group will then go on the play each other to find the Ultimate Gamer!\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n

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Largess Challenge:<\/strong> Bright Hills is the 13th Barony of Atlantia.\u00a0 As such, the contest is to produce 13 items of largess for our new\u00a0Baron<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0Baroness<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n
The winner will be decided by popular vote and will take home one item from each set.\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n

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Gladiatorial Games:<\/strong> Mock games to be held for the populace.\u00a0<\/h3>\n

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Children\u2019s Corner:<\/strong> Chariot racing, bring a soft squishy friend (or two) as passengers.\u00a0 Barony will provide the chariot and the decorations for the children.\u00a0<\/h3>\n

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Merchants:<\/strong> Please contact Lady Livia di Samuele- abramsonsm@yahoo.com.\u00a0 Our event space is small, and the number of merchants will be less than previous events.<\/h3>\n

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Feast:<\/strong> Bright Hills Cooks Guild will be serving a Fine Feast full of delicious Roman dishes.\u00a0<\/h3>\n

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Bright Hills Baronial Investiture Roman Feast<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A.S. LIX<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Brought to you by the Bright Hills Cooks Guild<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cAB OVO USQUE AD MALAM\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0Menu<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>G- Gluten Free<\/p>\n

V- Vegetarian<\/p>\n

Appetizer Course<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hard Boiled Eggs and Sauce GV<\/p>\n

Olives with Corriander and Garlic\u00a0 GV<\/p>\n

Salted Radishes GV<\/p>\n

Pickled Onions\u00a0 GV<\/p>\n

Herbed Cheese \u00a0GV<\/p>\n

Pork Sausage with Mustard\u00a0 GV<\/p>\n

Olive Oil and Herbs (dipping sauce) \u00a0GV<\/p>\n

Herbed Bread V<\/p>\n

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Main Course<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roast Pork with Onions\u00a0 GV<\/p>\n

Casseroled Chicken Thighs with Sauce\u00a0 GV<\/p>\n

Lentils with Chestnuts GV<\/p>\n

Beets with Mustard Sauce\u00a0 GV<\/p>\n

Fried Carrots\u00a0 GV<\/p>\n

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Dessert<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fruit (grapes, pears, apples)\u00a0 GV<\/p>\n

Roman Cheesecake \u00a0V<\/p>\n

Mixed Nuts (walnuts, almonds & hazelnuts)\u00a0 GV<\/p>\n

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Please contact the Event Steward if you have allergies\u00a0to certain food stuffs.<\/p>\n

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The Bright Hills Archers will once again warm tummies and lift spirits by providing lunch for $10.00. Funds to support Baronial Archery program.<\/h3>\n

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SITE:<\/h2>\n

Location:<\/strong> Manchester Volunteer Fire Dept. Activity Center<\/h3>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03209 Main Street, Manchester, MD 21102-0416<\/h3>\n

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Restrictions: <\/strong>No smoking or vaping in site or on Activity Center property.<\/p>\n

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Accessibility: <\/strong>Handicap accessible;\u00a0handicap restrooms available;\u00a0grounds can be rough, so be aware.<\/p>\n

Service animals only.<\/p>\n

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Cost Information:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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DAYTRIP<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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FEAST<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Adult Member Discount. Event Registration<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$20.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$15.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Adult Event Registration<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$30.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$15.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Youth (6-17)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$5.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$5.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Child (under 6)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Guests of the Barony<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Family Cap\u00a0<\/td>\n2 Adults and 2 children.<\/td>\n\n

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Reservationist Name:<\/strong> Lady Clara von Wonsiedel (Michell England)<\/h3>\n

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Checks should be made out to: Barony of Bright Hills, SCA-MD, Inc.\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Please mail payment to:\u00a0 \u00a0219 Grindall St.\u00a0 \u00a0Baltimore, MD. 21230\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/h3>\n

Mail must be received by 24 January 2026<\/h3>\n

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Cost Notes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If someone else trolls you in and you don’t attend (show up), there will be no refund.<\/h3>\n

Refunds must be requested in writing to the Baronial Exchequer (Reservationist) within 5 business days after the event closes. Use email\u00a0exchequer@brighthills.atlantia.sc a.org<\/h3>\n
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There is a discount of $5.00 for those who preregister.\u00a0 The family cap is 2 adults and 2 children.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

No mail in registrations using cash will be accepted per guidelines.<\/p>\n

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Directions:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

From North, due South or East-Take your best route to Baltimore, MD and I-695. Follow I-695 to Exit #19\/I- 795. Follow I-795 West- 9 miles to MD route 30. Turn left onto MD route 30 and follow it 14 miles to Manchester, MD. Once in Manchester, turn right on York St, follow it several blocks. The site will be on your right. Look for the curved stone gateway. From West and parts of DC and North VA-Take your best route to I-70 and exit #68\/ Mt Airy, MD route 27 North until it dead ends in Manchester, MD. Turn right onto Main St\/route\u00a030 and go several blocks to the next traffic light. Turn left onto York St and follow for several blocks. The site will be on your right. Look for the curved stone gateway.<\/p>\n

**We are requesting that all attendees go past the site to the next block (Victory St., make a right and then another right onto Maple Ave. to park on the field. *Handicap parking will remain in the parking lot to the left and front of the building. <\/em>There will be activities located both inside and outside so please dress appropriately.<\/p>\n

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