The Shire of Chesapeake was founded in March 1997 and was elevated to Duchy status in May of 1999. Its borders cover Maryland, and parts of DC & Virginia. We strive to re-create the flavor of a bygone era in our conduct and competitions. The concept of fun carries through in what is done at an event, during a gathering, during a demo and whenever a field trip is sponsored. The Duchy of Chesapeake encourages creativity in the areas of competition and persona development.

Chesapeake is proud of its great artisans, particularly accomplished in leatherwork, woodwork, chain maile, bowyery, garb and cooking. Our archers are spectacular, and our renn fighters are formidable. Our feasts are phenomenal, our hospitality beyond compare, our lands beautiful and green, rich with history, culture and art.

We have representatives from Vikings to Scotsmen to Elizabethan nobility. With the help of our neighbors, the Duchies of Cambridge, Somerset, and Dunvegan, we hold joint events where we share knowledge and skills. Our goal is to keep the best traditions of this fascinating period of history alive for ourselves and the future. We bid you to join us at an event, and see for yourself, that Chivalry is alive and kicking in the land of pleasant living.

Ministers

• Duchess: Dame Daniella Vadim
• Archery: Lil John Burns
• Arms: Debra Asgrail
• Arts & Sciences: Aryanna Vadim
• Chancellor: Sir Aerindane McLorie
• Chronicler: Dame Daniella Vadim
• Hospitaler: Gwenivere
• Joust and War: Master Skisalot
• Mistress of Hobbits: Bekka
• Minister of Physicks: Shadazar
• Steward: Sir Aerindane McLorie
• Rolls and Lists: Sir Aerindane McLorie

Library

• Current charter: Duchy of Chesapeake, November 1997

Internet Presence

• Adria Chesapeake (click here to join)

Calendar

• Meetings: The Duchy Crown Event is held on the second Sunday of each month at 1pm. Since we vary the locations of the Crown events to visit a wide area, please contact the Duke or Duchess for event information.