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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
"Do, or do not. There is no try."
Yoda - Star Wars.
500 PLUS SPAM'S PER DAY, HERE IS
HOW WE KEEP OUT SPAM
See NOTE in footer.
MEDIEVAL WORLD, USA
FOUNDATION
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.
Regards,
Medieval World, International
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. "
The SPIRAL
Foundation will donate 20% of all sales to us from anyone who names
MWUSA as the beneficiary at checkout. Both organizations benefit from your
kindness.
Just type “MWUSA Fundraiser”
in the “Add Special Instructions to Merchant”
box on the PayPal Checkout Page to raise funds for us. Thank you
"Of the things we think,
say or do: > Is it the Truth? > Is it
Fair to all concerned? > Will it build
Goodwill and Better Friendships? > Will it be
Beneficial to all concerned?"
from Rotary International
"I have never let my schooling
interfere with my education." Mark Twain
(1835-1910)
Thanks to our
Visitors. (Restarted on 7-15-05)
* 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.
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