What is "reenacting"?

Reenacting is a hobby which entails the study and portrayal of a particular culture in a place in time. Usually the participants attempt to demonstrate realistic clothes, life-styles, arms and issues in a period accurate way.

Fjellborg Viking Reenactor Society, portrays the Scandinavian people and those they affected during what's known as the classical Viking age between 793 A.D. through 1088 A.D.

We do not have trolls or bugbears, fairies or Tolkien type characters in our group. Nor do we fight against storm troopers from any galaxy far far away. What's different about reenacting is we are a "living history" group. Another term that may apply is "living museum".

We are not a "front group" for any religious calling. Members may portray individuals with Heathen or Pagan beliefs or they may be Christian Vikings. Members personal beliefs are their own, much as however they wish to portray their character. But their portrayal must be within the scope of realistic historical reason. Nor do we require membership in any other organization or of any political calling. Lastly, we do not discriminate against any race, ethnic or profiled group, sexual, political or other. It is our mission statement to study the Viking age and to have fun practicing "living history". Our intention is to be inclusive to anyone with a passion for learning history.

Joining this group is a good place to start! You will want to check out this page FVRS Clothing, Tools, Weapons and Fighting Standards, to see what kind of clothes tools and/or weapons you will want to purchase or make.

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