At Port Gamble Medieval Faire, ‘A Thousand Years of History to Draw On'
By Josh Farley
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From stitching coifs to throwing spears, one thousand years of history came to life Saturday in Port Gamble.
The 27th annual Medieval Faire, which continues today, showcased the best of life in the middle ages, minus death, disease and other drawbacks of the millennium.
"We take the best aspects of the Middle Ages, but we avoid things like the Black Plague or the Spanish Inquisition," said Eric Bosley of Port Orchard, also known as Eric De Dragonslaier.
About 1,000 members of the Society for Creative Anachronism — including 300 or so from Kitsap — camped out for the weekend to give visitors an idea of life long ago.
"Instead of just reading about it, you recreate it," said Silverdale resident Tammie Dupuis, who goes by Laurellen in her medieval life.
Visitors could watch glass blowing or dueling knights, as well as equestrian jousting and archery competitions.
"We have 1,000 years of history to draw on," Bosley said.
SCA members aren't bashful about their passion for all things medieval.
"People here don't think you're weird for wanting to learn new things," said Rycheza, aka Laura Henson of Suquamish, a member for 22 years.
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