History Isn’t Just Read. It’s Lived.
Welcome to the Society of the Middle Ages. Discover a family-friendly community where we don't just study history; we bring it to life. Through martial arts, traditional crafts, and immersive events, we explore the medieval world together.
History Resurrected
An authentic medieval experience for modern families.
We understand that modern life moves incredibly fast, often leaving us disconnected from history and hands-on community. That’s why our society provides a gateway to the past. Here, history is a living, breathing landscape where families can craft authentic armor, learn historic European martial arts, and gather around medieval hearths. You don't just observe the Middle Ages—you build them.
Martial Arts
Step onto the field of honor. We train in unarmored combat (Blössfechten) and armored combat (Harnischfechten), fighting with steel, rattan, and full plate. Members also master thrown weapons, traditional archery, and historic equestrian arts — fully sanctioned, highly disciplined, and completely safe.
Crafts and Trades
Immerse yourself in ancient craftsmanship. Forge real iron armor at the anvil, tailor period-accurate clothing by hand, and try your hand at illumination, historic cookery, and medieval music. Every craft connects you to skills our ancestors relied on daily — a hands-on hobby that rewards patience and grows with you for a lifetime.
Family Events
History is better together. We host immersive weekend tournaments, vibrant medieval feasts, and multi-day family camps where parents and children step into roles of nobility, pageantry, and camaraderie. Whether you're cheering from the sidelines or competing on the field, there's a place for every generation.
These are just glimpses of a deeper tradition. Every member walks one of three co-equal Paths of Knighthood — Sword, Robe, and Quill — each a lifetime of skill to master. Discover the Three Paths
Event Schedule
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The Middle Ages are waiting. Claim your place.
Whether you want to pick up a longsword for Blössfechten training, master a traditional medieval craft, or bring your family out to an open-air tournament feast, there is a local branch ready to welcome you. No experience required—just a passion for history. Local branches gather into Kingdoms — welcoming communities with their own events, traditions, and open doors, wherever you are.
