Welcome to the Shire of Blackwater! The Shire of Blackwater encompasses Cattaraugus County and part of western Allegany County in southwestern New York state and is part of the Kingdom of Æthelmearc in the Society for Creative Anachronism. The SCA is an international organization dedicated to the study and recreation of the arts, sciences and pastimes of history from the Dark Ages through the Renaissance. Interests and activities can include such varied pursuits as fighting, cooking, sewing and embroidery, calligraphy and illumination, music and dance, and general camaraderie. Anyone may participate, and we encourage newcomers, so come play with us! For more information, check out our Yahoo Group. Upcoming Events November's shire business meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Olean Public Library. Weekly fight practices have been suspended for the winter. Fighters, you have plenty of time to fix up your armor before spring!

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