Pirates of the midwest

[razzleccentric]

For some time last night I was in the enviable position of trying to keep up with two extremely interesting conversations going on at once: Renaissance Festival topics to the left of me, history, reenacting, and museums to the right.

At one point I heard the words, "Pirates - Monroe - naval battles," and I meant to inquire further but got sidetracked - probably by the discussion of historial Kentucky foodways and nutritional anthropology. ;)

But I remembered this morning, and this is what I found on teh internets...

Pirates of Paynetown

August 10th through 12th, 2007
Paynetown State Recreation Area at Monroe Lake, Bloomington, IN.

Replica Ships, Dueling, Swordsmen, Pirate ship battles over the water, Pirate encampment, Treasure hunts, Sea shanties, and more await all who dare…

"Greetings to Sailors, Gentlemen of Fortune, Pirates, Privateers and other "businessmen": Picture camping on a peninsula with an overlooking bluff to the beautiful Monroe Lake in August. (Free camping to Period Correct Pirates!)

To your right, a sandy swimming beach and a perfect place to anchor your PC sailing ship if you so desire ($5 DNR tag for non-motorized, $20 for motorized - tag is good for all DNR properties with water!).

To the left you ask? 11,000 + acres of water to sail on, shoot cannons and walk the plank! Arrr! Saturday afternoon the pirates will become restless and will have a skirmish over the water, by land and sea! In the evening, for all you black powder enthusiasts, there will be a night firing demonstration and a pot-luck supper (that was just so tasty this year!) Not to mention kids activities and a very supportive public attendance (we had way over 800 visitors this year and it was a first year event!) This event is essentially free to period correct re-enactors (aside from the required boat and vendors permit if need be!) and we try to be as hospitable as possible- (hot showers and flush facilities within walking distance, water and free Ice available, a general store and a beautiful park and lake to boot!)

Now we know pirates did not really exist in Southern Indiana, so "Period correct" for this event is a little more flexible. We can have everything from Indians to British soldiers to sailors to fur traders etc as long as everything is accurate.

If you have period correct wares to peddle or a special talent you would like featured, please e-mail me so that we can best fit you! There is a DNR Vendors permit that is required if you would like to sell anything, but it is not expensive. So please contact me before hand. We are also looking for: musicians, sword fighters, artisans, and anything else you can think of that would fit in to our PC Pirate theme! (No polyester pirates please!).

Also, there was a talk of a trek leading up to this event- hiking and sailing in from across the lake the few days before-, let me know if you are interested and I'll put you in contact with the right people.

If this sounds like a weekend that's worthwhile, please contact me so I can add you to our ships log. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable time!"

For more info: Monroe Reservoir, Indiana Department of Natural Resources
4850 South State Road 446
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
812-837-9967, email: monroeinterp@dnr.in.gov


So, um, pallid_regina, I trust you're going to this event? ;)

Comments

[bluestocking7.livejournal.com]

PIRATES!

There is more fun stuff going on up there than here...That's another reason for us to move north.

[nehmet.livejournal.com]

My husband and I have been invited to be part of a scurvy crew at Paynetown. :)

[razzle.livejournal.com]

Perhaps you can answer a question or two, then. :)

What is considered historically period/acceptable costume-wise? (I trust it differs greatly from Ren Fest-allowable)

If I go, how can I find you to say hullo? (Since I missed you at the Ren Fest every time!)

[gypsy1969.livejournal.com]

Man, and I already paid my money for Conglomeration.

[pallid-regina.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. Lance is actually ditching a Rev War event (where he would be commanding, no less) to do this one! LOL. We'll be boardin', lootin', and pillagin' with the best of 'em, matey! Will we see you there?!

[razzle.livejournal.com]

Only if I can get some quick n' dirty coaching on Period Dress. ;D

[pallid-regina.livejournal.com]

I can totally hook you up on the 18th C/Rev War/Militia thing, but when it comes to Pirates, I'm a total noob. I'm going to wear my 18th C stuff, but I'll probably do one of Lance's jackets instead of my usual "girlie" overgarments.