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Medieval Banners and Pennants Workshop

presented by Barony of Dun Carraig, SOMD chapter of SCA
2026-03-29 13:00:00 2026-03-29 16:30:00 America/New_York Medieval Banners and Pennants Workshop Discover the colorful world of medieval heraldry and the banners and pennants that once decorated castles, marketplaces, and battlefields. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Sunday, March 29
1:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-29 13:00:00 2026-03-29 16:30:00 America/New_York Medieval Banners and Pennants Workshop Discover the colorful world of medieval heraldry and the banners and pennants that once decorated castles, marketplaces, and battlefields. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Rooms A&B

Discover the colorful world of medieval heraldry and the banners and pennants that once decorated castles, marketplaces, and battlefields.

This program introduces participants to real historical examples and explores how these vibrant symbols helped people identify families, communities, and military groups in the Middle Ages.

No artistic experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore a bit of history.
Walk- in's Welcome!!! Register for text/email reminders. 

We’ll look at how banners were made in the past and discuss simple, modern ways to create them today. Participants will also be invited to experiment with designing their own personal heraldry, using the same principles that guided medieval artists and storytellers.

Presenter: Leesa Marie Orton aka Minister of Arts & Sciences
Mary Isabel of Heatherstone
Orton is an experienced educator and operational professional with a strong background in historical studies, leadership, and community engagement. She holds an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus and currently works as an Electrical Maintenance Scheduler at Constellation Energy, where she specializes in coordination and complex problem‑solving. Her academic focus on medieval culture is complemented by more than fifteen years of teaching, program development, and service across military, academic, and nonprofit settings. Leesa also brings hands‑on experience from her leadership roles in the Society for Creative Anachronism, enriching her classes with both scholarly insight and practical medieval knowledge

A woman in a red tunic with green trim and a white medieval scarf and crown. A woman with brown hair and glasses wearing a green and black shirt smiles at the camera.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Culture | Arts & Crafts |

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