The Duchy of Chesapeake was founded in March 1997. 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. 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 Duchy of Cashel and the Shire of Glasgow, 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!

Our Ministers

• Duchess: Duchess Rhanwen MacDonald Grypernicus
• Duke: Thane Bjorn Ubbeson
• Mayor of the Canton of Weeping Rose: Dame Tuathflaith ingen huí Chleirigh
• Chancellor: Erik
• Archery: Sir Little John Burns
• Arts and Sciences: Sja
• Deputy Arts and Sciences: Duchess Rhanwen MacDonald Grypernicus
• Crown Marshal: Sir urich Deathbringer
• Herald: Sir Duvidicus Grypernicus
• Hospitaler: Sja
• Joust and War: Sir Duvidicus Grypernicus
• Kindermister: Dame Toni Treeslayer
• Rolls and Lists: Don Maren Miguel Maria Pagano
• Sovereign of Arms: Barone/Sir Lucifero Justus
• Steward: Dame Tuathflaith ingen huí Chleirigh
• Webmaster: Don Maren Miguel Maria Pagano
• Webmaster: Erik

Charters

• 2024 Land use agreement
• 2015 Shire of Chesapeake charter
• 2011, 11-04, Shire of Chesapeake
• 2002, 06-05, Shire of Chesapeake

Internet Presence

• Chesapeake Adria Facebook
• Chesapeake webpage

Calendar

• Meetings:
  Greetings All!
  Chesapeake would like to invite everyone to come visit us, each second Sunday of each month at The Gunpowder State Park on Ebeneezer Road, Hammerhand area. ( Just follow road to the end! Don't turn off and you will see us) Our opening court starts at 12 Noon and we continue throughout the day! There is an archery range on premises, and space for combat.
  We welcome you!