The Shire of Carlsby is the local branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. located in Lawrence, KS and includes the surrounding area. Carlsby is within the Kingdom of Calontir (Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, and the north-east corner of Arkansas). 

The SCA is an international, non-profit organization involved in the research and re-creation of the Middle Ages (from about 600 CE to 1600 CE). Not only are we re-creating the Middle Ages in Europe, but around the world. The SCA has over 30,000 members across the globe!

Our re-creation of the Middle Ages doesn't stop at clothing - no, we try to accurately research and re-create nearly every aspect of daily life. There are fighters making their own armor and weapons out of leather and steel and rattan. There are spinners and weavers of cloth, embroiderers, workers of metal and glass and wood, leathercrafts, cooking, calligraphy, and many other Medieval arts and sciences.

Events consist usually of tournaments of our brave and noble fighters, royal courts where honors are bestowed, feasting, dancing, and various other classes and workshops to help you improve your crafts.

For news of events, location and time of fighter practice, and other announcements, please click here for the Shire Calendar.

 [site last updated 26 May, 2009]