Welcome to the Barony of the Sacred Stone
Whether you are completely new to the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) or an experienced medievalist relocating to Central North Carolina, welcome! We encourage anyone with a passion for living history, historic arts, research, or martial pursuits to explore everything our barony has to offer.
Recreating the history, arts, and martial traditions of the Middle Ages in Central North Carolina
What is the SCA?
The Society for Creative Anachronism is an international living history organization dedicated to researching and recreating pre-17th-century European culture and skills. Unlike historical reenactments that focus on specific battles or narrow time periods, SCA members select their own areas of study and recreation—ranging from medieval clothing, illumination, brewing, and cooking to heavy armored combat, archery, and rapier fencing.
Baronial Chatelaine & Hospitaller
Your Point of Contact for Newcomers
The Baronial Chatelaine serves as the official welcome officer for the Barony of the Sacred Stone. Whether you need help finding your nearest canton practice, borrowing loaner garb for your first event, or simply figuring out where to start, our Chatelaine is here to assist!
- Primary Contact: chatelaine@sacredstone.atlantia.sca.org
- Loaner Garb & Gear: Contact the Chatelaine prior to your first event to reserve tunic, belt, or favor loaners.
- Local Canton Meetings: Practices and gatherings are open to the public, and normal street clothes are perfectly fine to wear.
The 3-Step “Getting Started” Guide
Step 1: Find Your Local Chapter
Our barony encompasses regional local groups called cantons across central North Carolina. Cantons host regular local meetings, fighter practices, and casual Arts & Sciences nights.
- What to wear: Normal street clothes are completely fine for local meetings!
- Getting started: Find your closest canton on our Local Chapters / Cantons page.
Step 2: Attend Your First Event
Weekend events bring members together for armored combat tournaments, rapier fencing, archery, artisan displays, classes, and formal court.
- Garb required: Events require “an attempt at pre-17th-century clothing.”
- Loaner gear available: Contact our Baronial Chatelaine beforehand to borrow loaner tunics, belts, or pouches!
Step 3: Discover Your Niche
There is no single “right” way to participate in the SCA. You can focus on martial arts, medieval illumination, cooking, woodworking, historic research, or service.
- Take your time: Explore different activities, ask questions, and follow whatever spark of history catches your interest.
Newcomer Resources & Guides
Whether you are preparing for your first event or learning about the customs of the Known World, these portals and guides will help you get started.
Portals & Official Contacts
- SCA Newcomer Portal — The central guide to getting started in the Society.
- Kingdom of Atlantia Newcomer Page — Regional resources, contacts, and news for Atlantia.
- Society Chatelaine — Office of the Society Chatelaine.
- Atlantian Chatelaine — Kingdom Chatelaine directory and regional assistance.
Practical Guides for Your First Event
- Preparing for an Event — What to bring, what to wear, and what to expect.
- Getting Garbed — Basic period clothing options and gold key loaner garb.
- Courtesy & Etiquette in the Modern Middle Ages — Forms of address and medieval customs.
- A Field Spotter’s Guide to Rank & Regalia — How to identify coronets, belts, chains, and heraldic honors.
Welcome to the Modern Middle Ages
Watch a brief introduction to the living history, chivalry, and camaraderie of the Society for Creative Anachronism.