Welcome to the Shire of Fendrake Marsh. The Shire of Fendrake Marsh is the local branch (Churchill and Lyons Counties, NV) of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) (a non-profit educational organization devoted to the study of pre-seventeenth century Western culture).  We are located in the Principality of  Cynagua within the Kingdom of the West. Geographically, Fendrake Marsh is 60 miles east on of the Province of Silver Desert (Reno, Washoe, NV) and 60 miles north-east of the Shire of Alpensee (Carson City and Douglas County, NV).

Our members come from many walks of life. We share an interest in the history and culture of the Middle Ages and Renaissance and pursue that interest through Experimental Archeology. This is just a fancy way of saying we attempt to duplicate the many Arts and Sciences of hundreds of years ago.

We study combat techniques, arts and crafts, social structures and dress of the period. This include:

• Heavy weapons, Rapier, Archery
• spinning, weaving, dyeing
• tailoring, embroidery
• brewing
• heraldry
• carpentry, joinery, carving
• blacksmithing
• and much more.

We encourage a hands on approach to history. This study starts in the library but moves quickly to the forge, needle and tourney field. This website provides a glimpse into our world and resources for our members.

For more information, you may contact our Chatelaine, Eithne ingen Gille Challíne about getting involved with our fair Shire.

The Digital Fendrake Marsh

The Fendrake Marsh E-Mail List is hosted by Yahoo. To subscribe to the List, send an e-mail to fendrakemarsh-subscribe@yahoogroups.comwith only the word “subscribe” in the body. Before being accepted, you will receive an e-mail confirming that you want to join. Reply to this e-mail to join the list.

The Shire of Fendrake Marsh can also be found on Facebook. The Group is named “Shire of Fendrake Marsh” and is used for the general goings-on in the Shire.