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SONS OF FENRIR The Sons of Fenrir Vikings live to learn and teach the history of a once strong and fierce society of people who thrived during 850-900 AD. At Days of Yore, they'll be showing the way of battle in shield walls, one-on-one live steel combat, and the simplest of tent living and day-to-day lifestyles. There is expected to be some kulning, music, Kiddie Vik, and possibly an active ground forge. Remember to ask how they kept themselves warm and fed in a Viking encampment! |
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DRAGONS OWN MEDIEVAL COMBAT By combining historical realism with a touch of fantasy, and just a little poetic license, the Dragons Own Medieval Combat Group provides a show that will thrill and entertain young and old alike. The Dragon's Own use real weapons in battle, relying on extensive training and skills to bring medieval combat and tournament to life. Kids are going to love the games medieval knights and their ladies played too! |
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| ALBERTA 18TH CENTURY REENACTMENT This year's newcomers are historians who cover the period from the peace of Westphalia (1648), which ended the Thirty Year's War, to the start of The French Revolution (1789) when the people determined the regime of the day had failed to manage social and economic inequality. This is a time period missing in previous Days of Yore events and this group is looking forward to sharing their knowledge of the history of this time period. |
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EDMONTON HOUSE BRIGADE The Edmonton House Brigade is an historical group that focuses on sharing the stories, lifestyles, and methods of doing things during the Western Canadian Fur Trade. This year they plan to bring a portable fur press, used to compact a 5 foot tall stack of furs that would weigh in at around 90 lbs. Their members come from all walks of life, racial identities, and ages - some bead, play the flute, woodwork, shoot black powder muskets, weave, or even blacksmith! |
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VICTORIAN SOCIETY OF ALBERTA Likely the second largest encampment at Days of Yore is home to the Victorian Society. You may recall last year's "Victorian Internet", a working telegraph office expanding this year. Plus they always have games like croquet, period books, and hand crafts as well. Wait till you see the items in the new medical dispensary. You might just decide the Victorian area is the place for calm and relaxation amongst the clash of swords, cannon blasts, and noises from the battle groups. |
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YANKEE VALLEY HISTORICAL While the historical significance of the Yankee Valley Historical Society mostly centres around the American Civil War, this fighting military group also has a Canadian angle. There are many stories of the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by African-American slaves to escape into Canada. This is a story not told at other events. This year, they expect to incorporate a Field Hospital into their camp complete with a surgeon and the medical implements of the day. |
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| 10TH BATTALION (CEF) These historians will be set up in full kit, authentic down to the last button in the August heat. They portray members of the legendary 10th Battalion C.E.F as they appeared from 1914-1918 during the Great War. The 10th Battalion was a unit of the First World War Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), specifically in the 1st Canadian Division. This Battalion participated in every major Canadian battle of the First World War, and set a record for the most decorations earned by a Canadian unit in a single battle at Hill 70. |
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FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE The First Special Service Force Living History Association preserves and honours the legacy of the real First Special Service Force that fought in World War II. The FSSF was an elite special forces unit put together by Canada and the United States, highly trained in many skills including parachuting, amphibious landings, skiing, mountaineering, demolitions, and close quarters combat. These historians reenact front line combat and daily living conditions with utmost attention to detail and authenticity. |
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PRAIRIE MOTOR BRIGADE The Prairie Motor Brigade is a dedicated group of vintage Military Vehicle collectors, restorers and devoted to maintaining military history. These folks do it for historical reasons, to raise the understanding and appreciation of historic military vehicles, to preserve a piece of history and remember the past - and they all love coming to Days of Yore! The crowd always enjoys seeing the military vehicles - at Days of Yore, we fondly call them our "Military Show & Shine". Oh, and remember to ask for tips on how to prolong the life of their batteries!! |
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GET YOUR TICKETS ONLINE! Avoid the lineup at the gate. Group Pass (Up to 4 People) - $30/Group/Day Tickets will also be available at the Gate If you have any Ticket questions, please call 403-335-9445. |
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| © MOUNTAIN VIEW ARTS SOCIETY | In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Nakoda and Tsuut'ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, indigenous and non, who live, work and play and help us steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory. This sacred gathering place provides us with an opportunity to engage in and demonstrate leadership on reconciliation. |
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