Shire of Starleaf Gate and Essex Medieval Heritage Society

We are a group of people in the Windsor Essex county area that learn about medieval history, and share with others. We do reenactment and other arts.

As well as live action roll play. Shire Meetings -Currently once a month, the 3rd Sunday of every month at "the Barber shop 2587 Howard Ave Windsor, Ontario
Shire Armored Fighter Practice - .
*Special Fight practice at the underpass. This will be announced when they are happening. Shire Fencing Practice -Currently, at the Michigan practice weekly. Shire Archery Practice - (SEASONAL from September

to May)
To be announced-
Website:
http://starleafgate.midrealm.org/ (official website)
https://shireofstarleafgate.wordpress.com/home/ Blog site. http://middlewiki.midrealm.org/index.php/Starleaf_Gate
There is a private group for planning and organising. https://www.facebook.com/groups/starleafgate Please answer all questions to be approved. Find us on Twitter -https://twitter.com/EMHS_Starleaf
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/starleafgate_emhs/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ca/slgemhs/
This public page is held and managed by shire of Starleaf Gate, a branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. & the recognised household Essex Medieval Heritage Society. This page is held and managed by Shire of Starleaf Gate members. It is a branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. This page is considered the official presence of this group here. Questions regarding its content should be directed to [email protected] , [email protected], or [email protected]. Any discrepancies between the electronic version or any information and the printed version that is available from the originating office will be decided in favor of the printed version. This group has been created to share events and gatherings for the members and those wanting to have fun in the Shire of Starleaf Gate And Essex Medieval Heritage Society. It is our goal that this venue can assist us in building a better local community. We are a non-profit organization in the Windsor Ontario area whose members are dedicated to promote an awareness of and appreciation for our medieval heritage. We conduct living history presentations on a small scale for schools and, on a large scale for outdoors-public venues. Our Members portray medieval lifestyles dating from late 700 AD to 1600 AD. Our displays include clothing, weapons, armor, fiber arts, calligraphy, illumination, household goods and much more. The success of our presentations depends heavily on the volunteer work of our members. Many ancient crafts cannot be learned quickly and require a substantial personal investment of time, and effort.

Photos from Shire of Starleaf Gate and Essex Medieval Heritage Society's post

05/02/2026

Making dandelion oil..Arts and Science for the win

03/25/2026

A&S night Triangle weaving, bergamot boxes done wrong,lamalar making..much fun was had.

03/20/2026

We will be gathering on March 23 at Baroness Caitlin's keep. The plan is for A&S as well as fixing Armour and planning what's happening over the summer

03/10/2026

Good morning, this Sundays monthly meeting will include a presentation from the SCA Canada Working group. ( Jen Zuderveen, and I believe some of our friends from over the pond).) This is a repeat of the Meet and Greet from ValDay as we have so many members who did not cross the border.
Come join us from 1pm-4pm at the Barbershop Bar 2587 Howard. Bar will be open and serving alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Food is not being sold - you may bring snacks but please purchase beverages from the bar. Bring out a project or just come to hang out. We are planning on recording it so that we can share to those that have not seen it

02/26/2026

My 'Introduction to Prehistoric Textiles' online class is now available for sign ups on its new, permanent home! Link in the first comment.

Drawing on (largely) European sources, we will trace the archaeological evidence for, and development of tools and techniques from the Palaeolithic through the Mesolithic, Neolithic and into the Bronze Age, making simple equipment and trying a wide range of techniques as we go to gain a better understanding of what people wore and how the textiles we have today come into first use.

8 pre-recorded video lessons to watch and rewatch at your own pace over a 365 day access period.
Subtitles, for extra accessibility.
Downloadable overview of each lesson with further reading and outlines of the projects to keep.
Online forum for participants to talk more widely and share progress and projects.

All with me, Sally Pointer - Heritage Education drawing on my ongoing research into textiles and crafting through time.

Materials are generally straightforward to get, and substitutions are suggested. You should be able to do this anywhere in the world.

My 'Stinging Nettle: Fibre, Cordage and Crafts' class is also available on the same host.

I look forward to having you join me!

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01/24/2026

Starleafgate.midrealm.org

01/15/2026

Please note we have had to change the date of January's meeting to February 15th 2026. The bar double booked with a paying event (as they let us use the space for free, we can't interfere with them making money). There will now be no formal meeting in January.

09/14/2025

Cottam Horse Fair hosted by the Rotary club. Thank you for a fantastic event. Thanks to all of our shire members that came out and played and earned and thanks so much for the help tearing down .