The Cleftlands Battle Unit gathered at the Pennsic War, August 2017.
The Cleftlands weekly meeting is held Wednesdays in Euclid, OH from 7:00 to 10:00 PM.
The Barony of the Cleftlands is the Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), Ohio chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is an international non-profit volunteer educational organization. The SCA is devoted to the research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth century skills, arts, combat, culture, and employing knowledge of history to enrich the lives of participants through events, demonstrations, and other educational presentations and activities. The SCA’s “Known World” consists of 20 kingdoms and over 30,000 members around the globe.
If you or your organization would like to schedule a demonstration, please contact us!
Weekly Meetings
Join us on our weekly Wednesday nights at 7 PM for armored combat and rapier fighting, arts and sciences, dance, or just to talk at St John of the Cross School, 140 Richmond Road, Cleveland OH 44143. (Directions.) Check the (Calendar) for specifics!
Are you curious about the clothing styles popular during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I or what the Vikings might have worn as they explored new lands? The Society provides a venue to satisfy your curiosity about these eras and all the times in between. Members wear garb, as their clothing is commonly called, from all regions touched by pre-17th-century Europe. They generally make their own garb, or for those who prefer not to sew, commission it from skilled tailors and seamstresses. Besides, where else can you see a Benedictine monk having lunch with a Norseman and a German Landsknecht?
Food and drink are essential to life, whether in the modern or the middle ages. Smoked turkey legs aside, the cooks, bakers, and brewers of the Cleftlands strive to recreate mouthwatering Medieval dishes from extant (existing) cook books, documents, and ledgers that are primarily eaten at our many local events. When not eating, members often share their love of food through teaching and demonstrations. If you are interested in learning more about the food and drink of the Middle Ages or the Cleftlands Cooks Guild, please contact our 
Performing arts in Medieval times and in the modern era encompass a broad spectrum of activities. Vocal and instrumental music, improvisation, oration and storytelling, comedic and dramatic group performances, middle eastern or European dancing… these are just the tip of the entertainment iceberg! If you are interested in learning more about the performing arts community in the Cleftlands, please contact our 
The rapier community in the Cleftlands is dedicated to studying the art of Medieval-style rapier fighting from the latter part of the Middle Ages. Whether you take up the sword for showmanship in the tourney ring, fight for the thrill of a melee, or merely wish to study the manuals and text for a more scholarly approach to the sport of fencing, the Society is a perfect place to explore your interests. If you are interested in learning more about rapier combat in the Cleftlands, contact our 
The scribal arts of calligraphy and illumination were used in the Middle Ages to create beautiful scrolls, manuscripts, legal documents, and both religious and secular books. Scribes in the Cleftlands practice modern and Medieval techniques to recreate awards or documents, often through the use of period-appropriate materials, inks, and parchment. These miniature masterpieces are freely given to those recognized for service or skills. Are you interested in calligraphy or illumination? Or would you just like to try your hand at it? Contact our 
The Barony of the Cleftlands is a family-friendly organization that has many activities geared towards members of all ages. Families can explore the Middle Ages through hands-on activities like arts and crafts, games, or supervised youth martial sports like armored combat, rapier, and archery. If you or your child are interested in in the SCA and the Middle Ages, please contact our