ADLOCVTIO
NEWSLETTER OF THE TWENTIETH LEGION

Vol. XX, no. ix, September 2010



CHRISTMAS SHOWS!

    What, already?  Well, it isn't snowing, yet, but planning is under way for this year's Christmas shows, and they want Romans.  First up is Parkwood Baptist Church in Annandale, VA, December 11-12.  Public hours are from 4 to 8 PM (be there about 3 to get ready!), and they promise food and child care.  Contact Sam Roberts at samrobertsiii AT cox DOT net, or 703-462-0042.  

    Since last year was the Walk Through Bethlehem at the Adventist Headquarters, this should be the year for the Bethlehem Market Place at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Silver Spring.  Probably the first weekend in December.  

    Remember, if you are new to this and want to participate but do not have all your gear, don't worry!  Just let me know what event you plan to attend, and what clothing or equipment you need, and we can arrange to loan you stuff.  Come on out!!



CULTURE A LA CARTE

    We went to this cultural event in Fredericksburg last year and had a good time.  They attract school kids (and adults!) from all over the area, and will be making a special effort to get Latin students this year.  The date is Saturday March 5, from 11 AM to 4 PM, and the location is Riverbend High School (different site from last year but not far away).  It's an indoor event, so no weather worries or tent, and there will be lots of visitors.  



MORE DISTANT EVENTS

HIGHLAND GAMES

    Alec Cunningham has information on a number of other Celtic/Scottish festivals, so contact him if you are up for either of these:

Williamsburg Highland Festival, October 2
Richmond Highland Games and Celtic Festival, October 23-24

    Our compatriots in Legio IX Hispana will have several participants at the Williamsburg event, at least.
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MILITARY HISTORY WEEKEND, Williamsburg, VA

I've been contacted a few times about this annual event, being held this year on October 15-17.  It includes wargaming, military modeling, talks and book signings by veterans, historical demonstrations, and more.  They'd love to get a few Romans.  For more details, contact Michael Harter at michael.harter AT casematepublishing DOT com, or visit the website at http://www.mhwshow.com/



CALENDAR
   
   December 11-12 --Christmas show at Parkwood Baptist Church, Annandale, VA
   December ? --Bethlehem Market Place, St. Luke Lutheran Church, Silver Spring, MD
   March 5, 2011 --Culture a la Carte, Riverbend HS, Fredericksburg, VA
   April 2011 --Marching Through Time, Marietta Mansion.  I could swear I had a date for this…
   May 14-15 --Roman Days, Riversdale Mansion, Riverdale, MD
   August --Possible time-line event in Philadelphia, PA

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ADLOCVTIO is the Official Newsletter of the Twentieth Legion, supposedly published on the Ides of each month.  I am Quintus, aka Matthew Amt, the Legion's Commander and Editor of the Newsletter, matthew_amt AT yahoo DOT com, http://www.larp.com/legioxx/