- Higgins Armory Sword Guild - Scholars of the sword (located at Higgins Armory in Worcester, MA)
- Association for Renaissance and Medieval Swordsmanship - To practice Historical European martial arts is to seriously study the combat techniques of the past: to recreate martial skills in a historically accurate manner.
- The Great Plains Fechtschule- School of historical swordsmanship based in Topeka, Kansas.
- St. Martins Academy of Medieval Arms - Self-defense as set down in instructional treatises by Medieval Masters of Arms. (Madison, WI)
- A collection of historical treatises in conjuction with the Center for Renaissance Studies dedicated to Raymond J Lord
- University of Massachusetts-Historical European Martial Arts Club - students and community members learn and practice “western martial arts,” traditions of self defense that were developed in the European middle ages and Renaissance. (Amherst, MA)
- Association for Historical Fencing - The Future of Fencing is its Past (Secaucus, NJ)
- Circle of the Sword - Our "Land Down Under" cousins. Men with swords in Kilts! (Perth, Australia)
- Knights of Valour - amazing, professional competitive jousters. (Ontario, Canada)
- British Royal Armouries - (Leeds, UK)
Metropolitan Museum of Art (Armor collection) (NY, NY) - Frazier Arms Museum (KY)
- Higgins Armory Museum (Worcester, MA)
- The Cloisters (NY, NY)
- WMAW - Premier North American event for hands-on study of Historical European and American Martial Arts
- Sword Forum - information, boards and communication with sword enthusiasts from all over the globe
- Good general collection of sword-related information SCA Historical Combat Links
- Temper's personal listing of New England Sword Groups-not an endorsement, just a resource
- Starfire Swords - tough theatrical combat blades
- MP Metalworks - blacksmith
- Hollywood Combat Center - David Baker's aluminum blades
- CASiberia-good selection of practical stage blades
- Cloak and Dagger Creations- made a cuirass bodice for a member that can withstand sword blows
- P&T Puppet Theater Store - Puppets and accessories at good prices
- Storied Threads - Custom costuming and gambesons
- Medieval Moccasins- Ghillies are machine washable!!
- Brett Alison Photography - Fire shows AND brides
- North American Fire Arts -Fire safety
- Home of Poi -Board and other fire performers
- Bearclaw-good all-around equipment, wicks and gear
- Luxotica Forum for Fire Dancers
- The Spinsterz -small personal store with great products for new spinners
- Dialbolis in Musica - odd sounds, big drums, wild music
- Faire Wynds - Family Entertainment, historical fun
- Rosalita's Puppets - Great puppetry with marionettes
- Mystic Realms - excellent boffer adventures for teens and adults, full family fare for faires
- Queen Bea! - Queen of our hearts, comedy abounds!
- The Revels - building tradition through music dance and drama, nationwide and amazing
- Dancing Gypsy -Shakina Shakti and her workshops/store/dance studio
- Eric Peterson - drummer and teacher (GA)
- Daniel Greenwolf - Magic, humor, all around nice guy
- Moonlight Productions - This company is dedicated to mentoring kids and teens through musical productions!
- Zynergus -Rhythmic journey of discovery
- Blessing, the Archangels -Ray and many other winged friends
- Phoenix Swords Board - (to enter you must email fenix on the board so we know you aren't a spambot, chat with us about swords and performances)
- New England Rennies Board
- Renspace-active blog and forum community
- FaireNews -individual site with listings and interviews
- Renaissance Festival Public House - Board
- AtTheFaire.com -Midwest-based listings
- RESCU-Support network for those who work Renaissance Faires and Festivals
- The Ren Site - The network for Everthing Faire
- alt.faires.renaissance - Board (unmoderated and somewhat out of date)
- Scribe - listings of faire folk, events
- Renaissance Performers Ring
- Faires.com - faire directory worldwide
- Fairegoers.com - when you are tired of asking "Don"t I know you from faire?
- Renaissance Magazine
And for Live Journal and Myspace Users:
- http://www.livejournal.com/community/ne_rennies
- http://www.livejournal.com/community/renfaires/
- http://www.livejournal.com/community/renfaire_worker/
- http://community.livejournal.com/a_f_r/
- http://www.myspace.com/nerennie
Reenactors
Hurstwic - Reenactment and study group for Viking (Icelandic) weapons, history, culture
Wolf Argent - The Company of the Wolfe Argent is dedicated to portraying the members of the Second Chambre of the Third Escadre of the Tenth Company of the Ordonnances of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, their families, and the support personnel of the company.
Landsknecht Guild- early 16th century skills and life of a Landsknecht unit.
Polish Hussars - 17th century Polish reenactment group (and more)
Roman Soldier - Our own member Andy Volpe
Folks we like
- Trebuchet.com - Food for siege weapon junkies. =) Our trebuchet and ballistae were purchased from here.
- O"Connors Restaurant and Pub - Great Irish food, good prices.
- Hoops Archery - Several members go on a bi-monthly visit to practice archery
- Chivalry Bookshelf - A vanguard in sword fighting publications.
- Khaduja's Clothing - handmade clothing for tribal dance
- The Dancing Gypsy
- Pointy Eared Artisan - Zach and his fine leatherwork masks and more
- The New England Grange - Union supporting our local farming communities, the land and the people who care and respect it. Support local-grown NOT McMansions
- AFMetalsmith -fine jewelry, will do custom pieces
Oh honestly...
- Okay, DON'T link to us (like we can stop you =))
Links
Museums and sword practitioners | Fellow Performers | Where we buy | faire networking links | Reenactors | Folks we like
Sword fighters/sites we admire
Sword providers - tested and true
Outfitters for Phoenix Swords
Fire Gear and info -this is not encouragement or endorsement to do fire!
Fellow entertainers
Track local renfaires (look for us!) and boards
