Welcome to Medieval Scenarios and Recreations Inc., a non-profit
group incorporated under the laws of New York State, licensed to do business
throughout the Northeastern U.S., Regents and charted as an Educational
Institution.
As a historical recreation group, we are dedicated to the accurate recreation
of the High Middle Ages (circa 1000-1500) in Western Europe. To further this
purpose, we have created the fictional Kingdom of ACRE, a medieval Crusader
Kingdom which provides the background for the meetings of divergent Europeans.
Our members portray personae of the gentry class. However, titles of Nobility
within the group can be earned only through awards granted for service to
the kingdom.
We make every effort to recreate, as accurately and authentically as possible,
the various aspects of the Middle Ages and our members are expected to do
their best in attaining these goals individually. M.S.R. presents a variety
of events, both public and private, the success of which depends solely
upon the efforts of our volunteers. Each year we stage many complete medieval
fairs, supplying both the labor and the entertainment involved in such projects.
Our private events provide an ideal showcase for our individual talents
in costuming, performance skills, cooking, brewing, dancing, and tournament
combat. Those members with the most impressive accomplishments often receive
awards for their efforts. As a new member, you will have the opportunity
to learn and develop new skills, and to experience a new way of life.
We encourage you to become involved and to participate in all aspects
of our organization. We hope that you will make full use of the resources
that we offer.
MSR's ultimate goals include the construction and operation of a historically
accurate castle and village.
Upon joining, each new member is invited to join any category of participation
which most appeals to him or her. The categories available include:
Members can also suggest their own fields of interest and expertise.
Please contact our Registrar
and our Kingdom Chatelaine with your ideas, or if you need any assistance
or advice (re: etiquette, garb, feast-gear, car-pool, etc.) in attending
your first few events.