A piratess and an indignant noble cross swords for possesion of a square during a game of Human Chess at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in northern Lancaster County
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
The Ghost of Christmas Present magically transports Scrooge so he can observe the holiday preparation about him - which will eventually lead to Ebenezer's reformation. Part of the Victorian Christmas Celebration at Mount Hope Estate and Winery.
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Dispel the Scrooge from this Christmas season as the Ghost of Christmas Present did for Ebenezer. Actors portraying the immortal Dickens characters entertain guests to the Victorian Christmas Celebration at Moutn Hope Estate and Winery.
Provenance
Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Visitors to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire meet with 16th century characters at every turn. On the 25 acre Faire site, patrons join in the entertainment as pawns in the Human Chess Match, make cameo apperances in stage performances shows and can even be knighted by Queen Elizabeth herself.
Provenance
Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
"Joust Do It!" is the battle cry of the fearless knights who do battle for the Queen's favour each day of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in fiercely lifelike battles of sword and shield.
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
The ULTIMATE CHALLENGE at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. A cast of 100s of colorfully costumed performers recreate a rollicking Country Faire in Merrie Olde England, including a spectacular armoured jousting tournament.
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
A Royal presence is unmistakable as Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I, joins Her loyal subjects as while presiding over the festivities of the 16th century Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Where Knights Fall Daily... In fiercely lifelike contests of lance and shield as chivalrous knights atop graceful steeds clash at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire's Ultimate Jousting Tournament.
Provenance
Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
The whimsical charm and entertaining feats of tightrope walkers, jugglers, jesters, magicians, and swordsmen are among the 50 shows performed each Saturday, Sunday and Monday through Labor Day at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in Lancaster County.
Provenance
Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
