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Tradition, Technology and the Titanic
The Titanic was not only a bridge between Europe and America but also between the old and the new. It was the most luxurious, opulent ship of its time while also boasting a number of engineering and mechanical advancements. Join Professor Lena Foltz-Pendarvis and Magister Aloysious Von Diesel as they delve into the dichotomy of…
Read MoreSelkies, Kelpies and other Celtic sea lore
Presentation will be by a living Selkie . She has chosen to reveal herself to her audience. Her knowledge of Celtic sea folk and creatures will be worth hearing and seeing.
Read MorePiracy in the Steampunk Era
Although the “Great Age” of Piracy was long over, pirates and piracy existed (and, in some areas) continues to exist, from the early years of the United States, to the time of Prohibition. Pirates plied the seas all around the world–and even in the Great Lakes! This presentation will give a run-down of notorious pirates,…
Read MoreWhere the hell is Kraken Island, and how do we get there?
Finding your way around the Earth is a ball! Get it? Ball! We’ll learn about Navigation methods from crossed sticks to hyperbolic radio proximity to inertial integration. Join us to make sure you’re heading in the right direction!
Read MoreAnne Bonny: Her Life, Her Legend, Her Enduring Appeal
Anne Bonny is the most famous of the Pirate Queens of the Golden Age of Piracy. Learn about her childhood, her life on the high seas with “Calico” Jack Rackham and Mary Read, and why Hollywood (and the rest of us) still can’t get enough of her.
Read MoreSteamship Down: Wisconsin’s Shipwrecked Steamers
Dive into the historical depths of Wisconsin’s waterways! Steam-powered ships have carried both cargo and passengers across the Great Lakes since the early 1800s, but their use didn’t reach its prime until around the turn of the twentieth century. We will explore the stories of those vessels, crews, and passengers that didn’t quite reach their…
Read MoreDesigning a Persona Using Clothing, Style and Themes
In this presentation we will explore how to use clothing & accessories, style, and thematic details to create a look that communicates your persona to others, whether you’re a chimney sweep or charlatan, airship pilot or lay about aristocrat. Get ideas on how to research and find inspiration… use clothing and accessories *with intention* in…
Read MoreEast India Company and foods of the Americas
One of my favorite demonstrations as a fur trade reenactor is Native American Foods. We could touch, smell, and taste different food and drinks of the Americas. While the East India Company brought supplies and spices into the Americas, they never left with empty cargo ships.
Read MoreHistory of Fashion, 1775-1950
Confused about what all those eras are, and what they looked like? Come on down to my lecture about the history of fashion! This will be a brief overview of 1775-1950, and will include all sort of interesting information.
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