Information for New Attendees

What to expect?

Barracks space will be reserved for ISPA Legionnaires and contributors of the build on a space-available basis. Centurions must give me a list of who is attending the event by Jan 1 to reserve a spot. If you want to sleep under tegulae in a warm straw bed, respond as soon as possible.

Please remember this a reenactment event. There are no paved roads and the possibility of rain, cold, mud, and barbarian invasions exist.

A Bit about Ancient Reenacting

Join either the victorious Roman Army or the soon to be conquered Pictish/Celtic Barbarians at BRITAIN A.D. 43 On March 27-30 for a weekend of Ancient Reenacting. The site opens at 12 NOON on March 27th. and is located in LAFE, ARKANSAS on 94 acres of private land. There are several ponds, woods, fields, and many places for Celts and courageous Romans to interact in meaningful and constructive ways. We look forward to seeing you around the campfire.

This event will be the fifth that has been hosted at this site. We request each adult participant to donate $10.00 for the evening meals, straw bedding, and firewood provided. There are a few rules for the safety of participants.

  1. No drugs are allowed, period.
  2. Alcohol will be permitted, but there will be no alcohol given to or consumed by minors (under age 21) at any time.
  3. Campfires will be built only in authorized fire pits.
  4. Campfires will have a fire watch? at all times. NO UNATTENDED FIRES WILL BE ALLOWED.
  5. The Roman Group will have a leader, as well as the Celtic and Pictish Group. These persons will be responsible for fire prevention and your safety. In an emergency, please listen to them and be vigilant about the fire risk.
  6. Upon arrival, please sign in and let the staff know if there are any medical conditions or allergies which we need to know about (bee stings, food allergies, diabetes, etc.) vSmall children left unattended will be sold as galley slaves; small children who are supervised will be welcome to stay.
  7. The owner of the land and the staff will not be held responsible for accidents, injury, or lost items. Please be careful and obey the rules.
  8. Any infraction of the above rules could mean expulsion from the site.

Additonal Information

This is private property and the landowner will be fighting for Rome and tossing pila along with us, but we should remind all people attending of the follwoing: