The Barony of Madrone is the local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). Madrone is a Barony of the Kingdom of An Tir, located in the area modernly known as Seattle and northern King County in Washington State. The Eastside of this area is known as the Canton of Porte de l’Eau, a sub-branch of Madrone, in the area modernly known as Kirkland, Redmond, and Bellevue.
The SCA is a participatory organization devoted to the research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth century skills, arts, combat, culture, and employing knowledge of history to enrich the lives of participants through events, demonstrations, and other education presentations and activities.
For more information about the SCA and the Barony of Madrone, see our Welcome Page, or contact our Châtelaine (Orientation Specialist).
Madrone News
May 1st Means Happy New Year – It’s Anno Societatis LXI (61)
The Society for Creative Anachronism, in its own creative way, has its own New Years Day. The First Tourney took place on May 1 in 1966, and the SCA year starts from that date. Wish your Society friends Happy New Year.
May Crown Tourney takes place May 15-17
If you can make a long drive, mark your calendar for An Tir’s May Crown Tourney, where a heavy combat tournament will take place and the victor and their inspiration will become Successors to be the next Crowns of An Tir. It’s a splendid event that takes place east of the mountains in Grandview, WA.
Mark Your Calendar for New A&S Monthly Meetings on Third Wednesdays!
Bring your “not-too-messy” arts and science projects to Seattle Public Library Green Lake Branch meeting room on Wednesday, May 20. People are welcome between 4:30 and 7:30 pm. Bring work in progress, get advice, be social while working on a project. This activity will rotate around Madrone, so watch for location info.
Athenaeum Exhibitor Application Now Open
Athenaeum is an Arts & Artisans non-competitive Fair held by the Barony of Madrone on Saturday, June 27 . Exhibitors receive a table on which to display works and an opportunity to tell visitors about their work – and opportunity for discussions with members of the Order of the Laurel. Click here for the link to apply.
Baroness Rauokinn and Baron Payn Looking for People to Wish to Serve on Baronial Retinue
Retinue are some of the people who make it possible for our Coronets to do their job. Read the job description and how to volunteer, click here.
About the Barony of Madrone
Madronans can email the Baron and Baroness with award recommendations, questions, feedback, and suggestions. It is our duty as Madronans to take note of accomplishments of our fellow Madronans and to recommend those who do service for the Barony for an award.
Baronial Events and Activities
Use the top menu to find descriptions of Events or Activities & Practices taking place in Madrone.
Subscribe to Baronial Calendar, click here.
Find out what’s going on! Check the Baronial Calendar or the announcements on this page’s Madrone News column, also the Barony’s Social Media and Discord channel.
Or you can send email to the Seneschal (president) or the Châtelaine (Orientation Specialist).
Please Support Your Barony with a Gift
Please support the functioning of our amazing Barony with a donation. Your gift supports renting KapKa School auditorium and cafe for combat practice and social space. There are equipment repairs and replacements for the Baronial pavillion and other items, and storage rental. Please make a gift via PayPal or send a check. Click here. Thank you!
Open Positions – Volunteer and Help Your Barony Thrive
The Barony is run by volunteers who serve for a period of time, usually two years. Service can be based on interest, or skills. Training is available. Serving the Barony is a wonderful opportunity to meet people and enhance your skills.
Regalia Coordinator
The Regalia Coordinator is a position that is part of the Exchequer’s office. Do you like to keep track of things? This gentle will inventory and keep track of Baronial regalia such as the items of office given to Champions and other items, note their condition, propose a budget for maintenance, and coordinate as needed with the Chamberlain on storage and access. To apply, send email to Exchequer Mistress Etiennette de Montagne and to the Coronets.
THE SCA PROHIBITS HARASSMENT AND BULLYING OF ALL INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS. Participants engaging in this behavior are subject to appropriate sanctions. If you are subjected to harassment, bullying or retaliation, or if you become aware of anyone being harassed or bullied, contact a seneschal, President of the SCA, or your Kingdom’s Board Ombudsman. Click here to read more.
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