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Medieval World, USA

A Colorado not for profit Corporation

Colorado Medieval Festival - Hosted by Medieval World, International
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Many like 'Luke' have said about this project "I can’t believe it" and I like ‘Yoda’, I say "That is why you fail”. Our philosophy is
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MEDIEVAL WORLD, USA
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A Colorado not for profit corporation

Founded in 2006. to be located near historic Fort Collins, Colorado, the foundation, an agency of the Medieval World, Int, would provide educational programs and a hands-on, interactive historical experience for visitors to Medieval World, USA center together with Colorado Medieval Festival would create a museum of the 12th Century Europe Middle-Ages all situated on over 600 acres. The foundation will be a key contributor to northern Colorado’s tourism industry, its economic development strategy, and contribute to the education of children and adults alike throughout Colorado, the United States and even from around the world.

To this end it is proposed that the development of a non-profit organization be organized to raise moneys to develop and build this project. The fundraising would be done via the Internet and using contracted fundraising consultants.

The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizes that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, the making of distributions to organizations, groups, societies or individuals that further historical awareness, the advancing of historical understanding through various methods with the aim of enlightening the publics general awareness in world history.

The moneys derived from this fundraising effort would be used for the development and building of the Medieval World project, as well as the related expenses associated with the fundraising effort.

The foundation would continue after completion of the project-building phase to sponsor scholarships for education of persons interested in medieval history and desire apprenticeships with master craftsmen within Medieval World, USA (i.e. learning to make armour, weapons, clothing, tools and other articles used during the middle-ages.) The foundation would further fund grants for studies related to architecture, archeology, social studies and other areas of research related to the Middle Ages. 

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Authored by Linda McCabe

"Americans who are reading this post might be thinking something along the lines of “Why doesn’t someone do that here? We have all kinds of Renaissance Faires and chapters of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Surely there would be support for a castle building project in the U.S.”

In fact, there is a group who wants to do just that and it has been the subject of posts by medievalist bloggers such as Heroic Dreams, Richard Scott Nokes, and Matthew Gabriele. Medieval World, USA wants to build not only a castle, but an entire medieval village.

I spoke recently by phone to Roger Gomez and during our discussion I urged him to visit Guédelon and learn from their triumphs as well as their mistakes.

He then told me of their own board of advisors having the expertise of a professor of Medieval Literature from Colorado State University, an architect, and a CPA. They are a not for profit organization and are hoping soon to become recognized as a 501C3 non-profit organization. Unfortunately they have not found anyone like Maryline Martin to spearhead their effort. They need either a rainmaker or a sugardaddy/momma to fund buying land for their project as well as provide the start up capital necessary to begin construction.

Roger told me that he has four different business plans depending on how they achieve their capital. His preference is to follow Guédelon’s lead and use medieval construction techniques to create their vision of a medieval world. However, if they get corporate sponsorship that requires on rapid construction to complete the site on 21st century timetables, he will still insist on the integrity of the site.

He wants visitors to not be able to tell where things have been constructed in a faux manner. He wanted the look and feel of authenticity for the time period. (But maybe not the smells.)

Roger referred to this as an assembled heritage landscape and compared it to living history sites such as Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia and Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts.

I asked about getting financial support from the various Ren Faires that are held each year, but so far there has not been an organized effort on their behalf. He said that if one million people who love the Middle Ages donated just $20 then they would have the money they needed.

Think about that. Instead of squandering $20 on a cheesy souvenir T-shirt at the next Ren Faire you attend, you could help support the initial funding of an American version of Guédelon. All you have to do is donate here.

Or you could become mad like Maryline Martin and Michel Guyot, and make this project happen here by pouring your heart and soul into this dream as well. "


Reference site: Guédelon Castle project in France
07/02/2009

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* NOTE: This project is in the early development stages. Construction is planned after initial development moneys have been assigned. No dates to begin construction have been set as of 01/26/2010 .  Architectural Concepts by Wickham Gustafson Architects: Graphics by Charboneau Signs. 2000 Copyright ; Logo's, displayed graphics, "Medieval World",  "Medieval World, USA", "Medieval World, International", "www.MedievalWorld" & "Colorado Medieval Festival" are Trademarks and Copyrighted by Middle Age Productions. All Rights Reserved. The content of this web site may not be used, modified, copied, distributed, transmitted, publicly displayed, reproduced, published or sublicensed. The creative works of the author may not be derivative, transferred, or sold by any individual, company or other entity without the express written consent of the author. Neither may it be sublicensed to third parties or reproduced by any means without prior written approval of the author. This authorization supersedes any and all previous authorizations granted or implied prior to January, 2010 or thereafter. Privacy Statement.