Bog 3-Day Event & Investiture 2026: When Eagles Fell: Twilight of Rome

Fri-Sun, July 10-12, 2026

New Germany Grove Hall, 1635 New Germany Road, Summerhill, PA, 15958

Join us this year for a special 3-Day as we prepare for the retirement of Their Excellencies Jean-Philippe & Caterine to their estates, and invest Master Ian Campbell of Glen Mor & Lady Eudoxia Antonina to the Cattail Thrones.

The once-mighty Empire trembles. The eagles of Rome falter beneath the weight of corruption, invasion, and the turning of fate’s relentless wheel. The roads crumble, the legions waver, and whispers spread that the Eternal City itself may soon fall into shadow.

Will you stand with the legions to preserve civilization?

Will you march with the barbarian tribes to claim the riches of a dying empire?

Or shall you simply revel as the world burns around you?

Join us for yet another fun-filled weekend of martial activities including Heavy, Rapier, Thrown Weapons, and Archery. We will again have A&S Activities including the 17th Annual Iron Scribe Competition! There are also children and youth activities planned. After feast this year we will have a tavern in the Beer Hall open to bards!

The Site:

New Germany Grove Hall, 1635 New Germany Road, Summerhill, PA 15958

Site will open on Friday, July 10th at 5:00pm and close Sunday, July 12th at 12:00pm. There is space for camping at no additional cost. No shower facilities are available, but please feel free to bring your own amenities. The site is discreetly wet and above ground fires are permitted. Service animals only please.

Event Fees:

Adult Member Pre-Registration: $15.00
Adult Member Day-of Registration: $20.00
Adult Non-Member Day-of Registration: $30.00
Saturday Feast Fee (Ages 6+): $15.00
Children 17 and under Event Registration: Free

Hours for Troll:

Friday 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Saturday 9:00am to 2:00pm

Reservations:

Reservations can be sent to Mistress Aelfra Long (mka Sherry Meyers) 1284 Killiwhat Street, Johnstown, PA 15902. The only good reservation is a paid reservation. Make checks payable to SCA-PA, Inc. Barony of St. Swithin’s Bog. Pre-Registrations must be received by 07/08/26.

Royalty Liaison

Our Royalty Liaison is Baroness Ragna Hakonardottir of Skara (Nicole Sciscente, 711 South Street, Apt. 1, Berlin, PA 15530), 724-322-6796 (Text preferred) or ragnahakonardottir@gmail.com

Feastocrat Crew:

  • Friday Dinner- TBD
  • Saturday Breakfast & Dayboard- THL Arvik Hyttoinen (Tim Johnson)
  • Saturday Feast- Baroness Catherine de Troyes (Jamie Gillies)

Dietary/allergy concerns may be sent to these individuals. Included in the site fee will be Friday dinner sideboard, a breakfast and lunch on Saturday as well as leftovers for breakfast on Sunday. You will not leave hungry!

Saturday feast will be limited to 64 people. Feast is $15 per person, children 6 & under are free.

Autocrats:

Questions regarding the event may be directed to the Autocrats:

  • Autocrat: Lord Iollan Figge (mka Ryan Dillon, 126 Dillon LN, Ebensburg, PA 15931). 814-341-8519, rgrantdillon@gmail.com
  • Co-Autocrat:  Baroness Ragna Hakonardottir of Skara (mka Nicole Sciscente, 711 South Street, Apt.1,  Berlin, PA 15530) 724-322-6796 (Text preferred), ragnahakonardottir@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS:

From the West: Make your way to US-22E/William Penn Hwy via the exit on the left toward Murrysville (56.5 mi). Take the ramp toward Ebensburg (0.4 mi). Turn slightly right onto W High St/US-219 BR (0.5 mi). Turn Right onto New Germany Rd/ PA-160. Continue to follow New Germany Rd (5.3 mi.). The New Germany Grove is on the Right.

From the South: Make your best way to US-219 N. Take the exit toward New Germany (0.3 mi). Turn Right onto Tower Rd (0.3 mi). Turn left onto New Germany Rd-(0.3 mi). New Germany Grove is on the Left.

From the East: Make your best way to US-22W/William Penn Hwy. Take Exit 28 toward Ebensburg/Hollidaysburg. Take the exit toward Loretto (0.4 mi). Merge onto Admiral Peary Hwy (0.1 mi). Admiral Peary Hwy becomes Rowena Dr (0.5 mi). Rowena Dr becomes E. High St (0.6 mi). Turn slightly left onto W. High St/US-219 BR (0.3 mi). Turn left onto New Germany Rd/PA-160. Continue to follow the New Germany Rd (5.3 mi). New Germany Grove is on the Right.

From the North: Make your best way to US-422 E. Take the US-422 E Exit toward Indiana. Turn slight right onto US-422/Indiana Rd/Benjamin Franklin Hwy. Continue to follow Benjamin Franklin Hwy (50.5 mi). Turn right onto W High St/US-219 BR (0.3 mi). Turn left onto New Germany Rd/PA160. Continue to follow New Germany Rd (5.3 mi). New Germany Grove is on the Right.

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