Why: North Carolina has the only state capital named for a dashing pirate who was beheaded. What better theme for a costume ball hosted by our living history club?

How:

• This is a costume party. Wear a Renaissance costume, some other historical costume from before 1600, or pick one from our rolling costume closet.
• No alcohol. Snacks will be provided. Swords and daggers must be sheathed, and open flames aren’t permitted. No firearms.

  Activities

  Dancing

  We will be learning and doing dances of a wide range of styles and speeds so there is something for everyone.

  • Bouncy dancing – got it!
  • Courtly, elegant dancing – got it!
  • Weaving through other lines of people – got it!
  • Spinning about to show off your fancy clothes – got it!

  Singing

  Between dance sets, we’ll sing some fun and easy rounds from the Tudor era.

  Runway

  If you like, saunter down the catwalk in your fancy outfit.

  Contests

  Costume Contest

  Have you put together a great outfit? Tell us about it. Separate prizes for the most authentic Tudor outfit and the cutest kid outfit.

  Pricing

  • Adults $25
  • SCA Members (bring proof) $15
  • Youth 6-17 $15
  • Children 0-5 FREE

  Schedule

  Noon	Volunteers arrive for hall setup
  5:00 PM	Doors open
  5:00 PM	Costume closet opens
  5:30 PM	Orientation for new dancers
  6:00 PM	First dance set
  6:45 PM	Singing rounds
  7:00 PM	Second dance set
  7:45 PM	Costume Runway
  8:00 PM	Third dance set
  8:45 PM	Heralds in Love
  9:00 PM	Fourth dance set (if there’s time)
  9:30 PM	Doors close. Return borrowed costumes.

  Staff

  Position	Name	SCA	Contact
  Event Steward	Ingrid Towey	Odile de Strasbourg	ingrid@ib-ent.com
  Deputy Event Steward	Brian Towey	Charles Fleming	cbt@ib-ent.com
  Hall Steward	TBD
  Newcomers & Costumes	TBD
  Dance Master	Brian Towey	Charles Fleming	cbt@ib-ent.com
  Bard	TBD
  Band Leader (or DJ)	Simon Spalding	Simon de Spaldyng	fullersteaching@yahoo.com
  Games	Mary Kearney	Mor the Merry	baronessmor@yahoo.com

  Food & Drink

  While downtown Durham has many dining options nearby, we hope you’ll enjoy our hospitality–and keep dancing.
  SCA members, please bring your favorite period recipes to share. We have the use of a full kitchen.