Did you know that Spring Thing actually came about 10 years ago in 1998? We skipped a year, thus making this only our 9th actual year to hold the event.
The very first Spring Thing was autocrated by Lady Kat, and was held at the Cooperstown Vets Club in Latrobe (PA) on Saturday, June 13th. The event was held on the western border of the Shire of St. Swithin's Bog. Yes, you read that right! At the time of our first Spring Thing, we were still a shire. Later that year the Shire became the Barony, and THLady Sarah Charmaine of Falkensee became the First Baroness. Now the event is hosted by the Barony's Canton of Westland Mor; and Their Excellencies, Quinn Kerr and Vivienne Marie de Beauvais are our patrons.
Spring Thing has more often than not had a theme to it - Martial Triathlon, Shakespeare With a Twist, Murder Mystery, Castle Battle, Defenders of the Border, Dragon's Tale, Myth and Merriment... to name a few. This year's theme will be Day of Swine & Roses.
Hope you've enjoyed this little history lesson... now live the real thing and join us on Saturday, June 14th for this year's Spring Thing.
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