Medieval showdowns, noble dress and bardic arts are all part of the act

Left to right, Conrad Schnakenberg of East Patchogue AKA Conrad Järnhand, a Knight of Acre, competes in Heavy List Combat against Tony Giuliani of Lindenhurst, a Knight in the SCA and Kingdom of Acre during an annual Living history demonstration in Farmingdale on the afternoon of June 7, 2025.

Sheri Witty, AKA Lady Sherre of Seaford (SCA name) heralds for Frances Avnet of Levittown, AKA Lady Maeve of Abbeydorney (SCA name) participates in the “Hat Auction” before competing in the Hat Tournament during the Baronial Fencing Tournament at the SCA East Kingdom’s Potted Arms and Fancy Faire held in Huntington on June 21, 2025.

Sisters, Kerry and Colleen Skadl, AKA Fiona the Volitile and Hugoline the Delicate, Baronesses of An Dubhaigeainn hold court during the SCA East Kingdom’s Potted Arms and Fancy Faire held in Huntington on June 21, 2025.

Brett Kessler of Oceanside, AKA Alexander MacLachlan (SCA name) receives a favor from Eva Coppola of Brooklyn, AKA Geneviève Lucrezia Bonaventure D’Este, Il Incantevole (SCA name) before he competes in the Baronial Fencing Tournament during the SCA East Kingdom’s Potted Arms and Fancy Faire held in Huntington on June 21, 2025.

Elissa Rosenberg of Plainview, who goes by the name Eile Hrafnsdottir in the SCA, competes in the groups archery tournament during their “Arrows, Axes, and Ales” event held at the Estonia House in Middle Island. August 30, 2025

Brian Carroll AKA Fearghus Mac Cailin (SCA Name), a Knight in the Society of Creative Anachronism takes on Austin Cantrell of Brooklyn, whose SCA name is Ragnarr Blisskegg, during Heavy List combat practice in East Northport on the afternoon of July 12, 2025.

Mikael Kachanovsky of East Northport who goes by Ívarr Haraldsson in the SCA suited in Armor and prepared for combat during one of the group’s “Armor nights”. July 9, 2025

During their SCA, Arts & Sciences night in Bellport, Jake Nolan of Ronkonkoma AKA Mathgamain Scelaige (SCA name) practices writing in calligraphy by transcribing an Irish Epic . Arts and Science nights are hosted by the Barony for members to gather and work on individual projects. June 26, 2025

Michaela Caruso of East Northport, who goes by the name Vigdis Eldr in the SCA tries on a helm during one of the groups “armor nights” in Centereach on the evening of July 9, 2025.

During their SCA, A&S night (arts and sciences) in Bellport, Emma Peck AKA Rosalie Jane Blackmoore (SCA name) uses an Inklette loom to weave a belt. Arts and Science nights are hosted by the Barony for members to gather and work on individual projects. On the right is Lisa Seckler-Rood AKA Ealusaid Mac Phaidin June 26, 2025

Amanda Dziuba of East Patchogue, AKA Osanna Schade (SCA Name) shows off her scroll blank Illumination which she painted in gouache. during their SCA, A&S night (arts and sciences) in Bellport, Arts and Science nights are hosted by the Barony for members to gather and work on individual projects. June 26, 2025

David Iacona who goes by Michel Biornson in the SCA works on a shield in the backyard workshop at his Centereach home during one of their “Armor nights”. July 9, 2025

Austin Cantrell of Brooklyn, whose SCA name is Ragnarr Blisskegg, suits up in armor and prepares for Heavy List combat practice in East Northport on the afternoon of July 12, 2025.

Dave Iacona of Centereach who goes by the SCA name Michel Biornson takes on Austin Cantrell of Brooklyn, whose SCA name is Ragnarr Blisskegg, during a Heavy List combat practice in East Northport on the afternoon of July 12, 2025.

Jay, (last name not given) who goes by the SCA name Sir Gowain Mac Aoidh competes during Heavy List combat practice in East Northport on the afternoon of July 12, 2025.

Jason Peck AKA Sir Gilbert Christian Blackmoore (SCA name) participates in a “Hat Auction” before competing in their Hat Tournament during the Baronial Fencing Tournament at the SCA East Kingdom’s Potted Arms and Fancy Faire held in Huntington on June 21, 2025.

“Pelecan” and Master of Defense Peter Boullianne AKA Jean Xavier (SCA name) participates in the “Hat Auction” before competing in the Hat Tournament during the Baronial Fencing Tournament at the SCA East Kingdom’s Potted Arms and Fancy Faire held in Huntington on June 21, 2025.

Frances Avnet of Levittown, AKA Lady Maeve of Abbeydorney (SCA name) Competes against Jason Peck AKA Sir Gilbert Christian Blackmoore (SCA name) in the Baronial Fencing Tournament during the SCA East Kingdom’s Potted Arms and Fancy Faire held in Huntington on June 21, 2025.

Brian Carroll AKA Fearghus Mac Cailin, a Knight in the Society of Creative Anachronism plays Backgammon with his wife Cat Carroll AKA Catriona bean mhic Cailin in their tent during the SCA East Kingdom’s Potted Arms and Fancy Faire held in Huntington on June 21, 2025. One of Brian’s specialties in the SCA is educating people on ancient and medieval board games. Backgammon is one of those games dating back to 17th century England.

SCA member Carol Eskesen Smith of Farmingdale AKA Brekke Franksdottir uses a loom to weave fabric during an SCA annual living history demonstration in Farmingdale on the afternoon of June 7, 2025.

Colleen Skadl of Yaphank, AKA Dame Hugoline the Delicate, Baroness of An Dubhaigeainn sings during an SCA annual living history demonstration in Farmingdale on the afternoon of June 7, 2025.

Jason Peck AKA Sir Gilbert Christian Blackmoore (SCA name) and Susan Maebert-Frank AKA Suzanne Number de Londres (SCA name) work in the kitchen preparing a “dayboard” of food for the Society’s “Arrows Axes and Ales” event held at the Estonia House on the morning of August 30, 2025

Brian Carroll AKA Fearghus Mac Cailin, a Knight in the Society of Creative Anachronism, left, is brought before the court of Baronesses Hugoline the Delicate, and Fiona the Volitile (sisters, Colleen, 2nd from right, and Kerry 2nd from left, Skadl) during the groups “Arrows, Axes, and Ales” event held at the Estonia House in Middle Island. August 30, 2025

Dr. Henry James Best IV of Rocky Point AKA Don Eanraig MacEanraig (SCA name) instructs 16 year old Salvatore Traina of Levittown in fencing techniques after the Baronial Fencing Tournament at the SCA East Kingdom’s Potted Arms and Fancy Faire held in Huntington on June 21, 2025.

Six year old Xavier Baltz is instructed in axe throwing by Scott Petritsch of Centereach, who goes by the SCA name of Ronan FitzRobert during the groups “Arrows, Axes, and Ales” event held at the Estonia House in Middle Island on the afternoon of August 30, 2025.

Fabric artist Nicole Warner of Montauk AKA Thora Haukdottir (SCA Name) weaves on her Inkle Loom during the SCA East Kingdom’s Potted Arms and Fancy Faire held in Huntington on June 21, 2025.

Michaela Caruso of East Northport, who goes by the name Vigdis Eldr in the SCA works on her suit of armor during one of the groups “armor nights” in Centereach on the evening of July 9, 2025.

Left to right - David Iacona of Centereach who goes by Michel Biornson in the SCA and Mikael Kachanovsky of East Northport who goes by Ívarr Haraldsson in the SCA suit up in Armor and prepare for combat in David’s kitchen during one of their “Armor nights”. July 9, 2025

Jake Nolan of Ronkonkoma AKA Mathgamain Scelaige (SCA name) displays his armored gauntlets during one of the groups “armor nights” in Centereach on the evening of July 9, 2025.

Andrew Carola, right, of Mt Tabor, NJ, who goes by Sir Arne Ulrichsson in the SCA, watches on the sidelines during a combat practice session in East Northport on the afternoon of July 12, 2025

Left to right Tony Giuliani of Lindenhurst, a Knight in SCA and Kingdom of Acre competes in Heavy List Combat utilizing a war hammer against Conrad Schnakenberg of East Patchogue AKA Conrad Järnhand, also a knight of Acre, during an annual Living history demonstration in Farmingdale on the afternoon of June 7, 2025.

Tony Giuliani of Lindenhurst, a Knight in the SCA and Kingdom of Acre equips his helmet for Heavy List combat during an annual Living history demonstration in Farmingdale on the afternoon of June 7, 2025.

Brian Carroll AKA Fearghus Mac Cailin, a Knight in the Society of Creative Anachronism competes in the thrown weapons competition during their “Arrows, Axes, and Ales” event held at the Estonia House in Middle Island. August 30, 2025

Amanda Dziuba of East Patchougue, who goes by the name Osanna Schade in the SCA, competes in the groups archery tournament during their “Arrows, Axes, and Ales” event held at the Estonia House in Middle Island. August 30, 2025

Theresa Thomaier AKA Drasma Dragomira (SCA Name) of Glendale, Queens takes on Andrew Carola of Mt Tabor, NJ AKA Sir Arne Ulrichsson (right) during a Heavy List combat practice in East Northport on the afternoon of July 12, 2025.

Joseph Irwin of East Patchogue AKA Lord Alverik Wyntervelt (SCA name) is presented with a Bauldric from Kerry Skadl, AKA Fiona the Volitile, Baroness of An Dubhaigeainn during court at the SCA East Kingdom’s Potted Arms and Fancy Faire held in Huntington on June 21, 2025.

Jason Peck AKA Sir Gilbert Christian Blackmoore (SCA name) demonstrates firing a Ballista , which he constructed for use in the Society of Creative Anachronism. July 5, 2025

Heavy List Combat armor lies in the grass during an SCA annual living history demonstration in Farmingdale on the afternoon of June 7, 2025.

Laurie Boullianne of Center Moriches AKA Baroness Gianatta Lucia Alegretta (SCA name) competes in the thrown weapons competition during their “Arrows, Axes, and Ales” event held at the Estonia House in Middle Island. August 30, 2025

Shelley Baltz of Medford embraces Brian Cooper of Massapequa Park, who goes by the SCA name Raphael Santiago DeCastille de Tres Craneos, during the Society for Creative Anachronism’s “Arrows, Axes, and Ales” event held at the Estonia House in Middle Island on the afternoon of August 30, 2025. Far left is Colleen Skadl of Yaphank, AKA Dame Hugoline the Delicate, Baroness of An Dubhaigeainn (SCA name)

Jeannette Jeavons of Farmingdale AKA Winifrid Chwith (SCA name) competes in rapier fencing against Peter Boullianne of Center Moriches AKA Jean Xavier (SCA name) a Pelecan and Master of Defense in the SCA during an SCA annual living history demonstration in Farmingdale on the afternoon of June 7, 2025.

Colleen Skadl of Yaphank, AKA Dame Hugoline the Delicate, Baroness of An Dubhaigeainn presents a scroll during court at the close of the group’s “Arrows, Axes, and Ales” event held at the Estonia House in Middle Island. August 30, 2025

Brian Carroll AKA Fearghus Mac Cailin, a Knight in the Society of Creative Anachronism shares a moment with his wife Cat Carroll AKA Catriona bean mhic Cailin during the SCA’s “Arrows, Axes, and Ales” event held at the Estonia House in Middle Island on the afternoon of August 30, 2025.