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A picture of people adorned in pre-seventeenth century combat attire sword fighting

The SCA presents Medieval Combat
2026-06-27 14:00:00 2026-06-27 16:00:00 America/New_York The SCA presents Medieval Combat Are you interested in sword fighting? Join us for a lesson on medieval history and a combat demonstration by the Society for Creative Anachronism. Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Saturday, June 27
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-27 14:00:00 2026-06-27 16:00:00 America/New_York The SCA presents Medieval Combat Are you interested in sword fighting? Join us for a lesson on medieval history and a combat demonstration by the Society for Creative Anachronism. Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Alachua Branch

Meeting Room

Are you interested in sword fighting? Join us for a lesson on medieval history and a combat demonstration by the Society for Creative Anachronism.

From sca.org: The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is an inclusive community pursuing research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth century skills, arts, combat and culture. The lives of participants are enriched as we gain knowledge of history through activities, demonstrations, and events.

If you have any questions about this program please call the Alachua Branch at 386-462-2592.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Entertainment |

TAGS: | #society for creative anachronism | #sca | #medieval history | #medieval combat |

Alachua Branch
Phone: 386-462-2592
Branch manager
Daniel Cespedes
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Meeting Room
Are you interested in sword fighting? Join us for a lesson on medieval history and a combat demonstration by the Society for Creative... more
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