Days of Knights - Frankfort Kentucky






		The trebuchet will be provided by VMI


	Days of Knights – A Medieval Experience will be a historically accurate re-creation of several time periods from the era known as the Middle Ages. Visitors will be able to walk through a time-line encampment featuring living history enthusiasts re-creating the Norman invaders of Britain in 1066, crusaders from the 1200s, archers and knights from the 100 Years War, and many others.


	Students and teachers will find Days of Knights especially appealing. Historical accuracy will be stressed. This will not be a renaissance fair – no wizards, no fantasy fiction characters, and no pirates.


	Trebuchet

This will be much more than a static camp. Jousters will go at each other with lances. Knights will demonstrate combat with swords and shields. A functional trebuchet – a pre-gunpowder artillery piece used to knock down castle walls – will hurl heavy projectiles. Archers will show off their skills with longbows and crossbows in challenging competitions. Handgonnes – reproductions of the earliest firearms – will bang away noisily.

Visitors will be able to learn about many aspects of medieval life, including the roles of women and religion in society, from knowledgeable speakers and demonstrators. Costumes and armor will be as accurately reproduced as the wearers can make them. But make no mistake – it will be fun for spectators and participants alike!

Visitors will be invited to take up bows and arrows in Frankfort’s new archery range. Everything will be easily accessible in Sky Trail Park at Cove Spring Park – just off US127 North and Peaks Mill Road.

Admission will be free. Unless you buy something from one of the vendors, the only charge will be by the knights!


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