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Our 2023 season begins on August 26th and runs to October 22nd for nine weekends of merriment. Huzzah!

Crownsville, Maryland
Joined June 2009
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
4 years
The village sleeps this year. Leaves untrod upon, lawn revealed, silence dominates and memories are all that are held until August 28, 2021. Hopefull.
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@mdrenfest
Maryland Renaissance Festival
2 years
The sun has set on ticket sales for the Maryland Renaissance Festival for 2022. There are no more tickets available for any of the remaining dates of this year's show. Thank you to all our wonderful patrons for visiting.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
4 years
1977. First season. Columbia, MD.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
1 year
REFUNDS of the weekend and single day passes for these two days will be processed as quickly as we are able. We know people travel from out of town or have special celebrations tied to their visits and we are sorry. This storm ultimately was enough to produce this result.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
2 years
MD Renaissance is sold out this weekend, October 8 and 9, and also next Saturday October 15. Three dates remain available through October 23.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
1 year
For the weekend September 23 and September 24, 2023 Due to the projected path of the tropical storm depression moving into the Mid-Atlantic area the Maryland Renaissance Festival will be closed for Saturday, September 23, 2023.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
2 years
Huzzah to the ticketers!! The Maryland Renaissance Festival is sold out for Saturday October 8th. Please visit us another remaining date through October 23rd.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
2 years
Went really fast!!! Tickets sold out for MD Renaissance Festival for October 22, 2022. Only date left is October 23rd. After then it is history. (Festival has no more tickets to sell for any sold-out date. Only acquire from people you know. Scammers abound.)
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
2 years
Website:
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
1 year
If it is announced that the festival will not open tickets will automatically be refunded for that date, including the handling and processing fees of any ticket for that date already refunded by a customer using the refund option. Please allow 7-10 days for refund.
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@mdrenfest
Maryland Renaissance Festival
2 years
MD Renaissance Festival is sold out for both Saturday and Sunday, Oc 8 and 9. We know of no reputable resale site for tickets. Please be cautious about buying tickets too far out the rest of the season, weather can change, tickets are non-refundable. Photo credit: Alex Cheatham.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
1 year
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast at 10:00 AM Friday for the next three days for the festival location. Updates on the festival will be posted later today.
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MD Renaissance Festival is sold out weekend of Oct. 15 and 16. Oct. 22 and 23 still have some left. Feel good about weather before making your purchase.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
1 year
SOLD OUT Saturday, September 30, 2023. All tickets are sold for Saturday, there are none available. Tickets are not sold at the festival and there are no tickets available by contacting the business office.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
1 year
The MD Renaissance Festival is sold out on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Don't get caught like a statue standing around, five more days of tickets available. Always be aware of the weather and read our new refund terms when purchasing incase you change your mind.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
8 years
Albannach coming to Festival 9/23 & 9/24 #celticmusic #scottishmusic #bagpipes
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
1 year
Any tickets for this 9/23/23 only will be refunded in full automatically. Ticket holders do not need to contact the festival. Customers who had their tickets refunded by the deadline will receive the balance of the processing and handling fee that was not part of the refund.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
10 years
Come gentlemen, I hope we shall drink down all unkindness. Wm. S. #mdrenfest exactly 21 days and 0 minutes until the festival opens from NOW
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
2 years
Join us for our 46th season!
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
5 years
7/30/1619 Elizabeth had passed, James 1 on throne and a little group in the colony of America in a place called Virginia holds the first elected governmental body meeting. Just some Americans having a little gathering, what could come of it? All is well, nothing to see here.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
1 year
Weather and Ticket Information For MD Renaissance Festival: For the weekend of September 23rd and 24th, 2023: We are a rain or shine event but we are closely monitoring the weather and expect an announcement concerning the festival operation later on Friday, September 22nd.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
9 years
Join us this beautiful festival day. Buy tickets on the way to the festival and use your phone to get in. No printing needed.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
2 years
SOLD OUT FOR SEPTEMBER 24. The Maryland Renaissance Festival is sold out for Saturday, September 24, 2022. Please select another day to visit our Village of Revel Grove.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
9 years
The gates are officially open. We have beautiful weather and road ways are moving. Tickets still available. Buy online and walk to the gate.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
6 years
This day 1053 Harold becomes Earl of Wessex; 1066 Edward the Confessor dies without heir and Harold is chosen from 4 to be King. Within 9 mos. he is killed (arrow thru eye according to Bayeaux Tapestry) by William the Conqueror who takes throne. GoT has nothing on real history!
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
9 years
2 Weeks from today cannon blast, trumpet fanfare King arrives, gates thrown open and the 2015 MD Renaissance starts!! Huzzah!!
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
10 years
They do not love that do not show their love. Wm.S. #mdrenfest "Show me some love." Henry VIII
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
9 years
Final cannon has sounded. Thank you to all who came out this opening day. Join us tomorrow for another day of revel. http://t.co/QdaxfbyofJ
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
8 years
"There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage." Martin Luther 1483-1546
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
9 years
The village in all its beauty is ready for a beautiful day of cool sunny weather. Join this Sunday. http://t.co/nZSO1NkBx3
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
8 years
Shakespeare wknd @mdrenfest 30+ Streetspeare acts to catch; "there is then creative reading as well as creative writing" (and acting) Wm. S.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
2 years
SOLD OUT SEPTEMBER 17.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
1 year
The MD Renaissance Festival is sold out on Saturday, October 14, 2023. They are going chariot fast. Always be aware of the weather and read our new refund terms when purchasing incase you change your mind.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
9 years
No Shakespeare today, just a reminder MD Renaissance Fest. opens 4 weeks from today. Polish your armor, iron your kilt & get your HUZZAH on!
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
5 years
Oops. Anne of Cleves marriage to Henry annulled today, 1540. They'd only wed Jan. 6th. Reportedly not consummated, she was not as promoted in the arranged marriage. Received a generous settlement, referred to by Henry as "our sister" thereafter and outlived all his other wives.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
6 years
Little of note on this date in English history, but yesterday's date in 1483 Edward V (age 12) succeeds his father but is never crowned. He disappears after incarceration in Tower of London with his younger brother Richard known as the "Princess in the Tower". Presumed murdered.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
1 year
SOLD OUT NOW ALSO FOR Sunday, October 1, 2023. All tickets are sold for Sunday, there are none available. Tickets are not sold at the festival and there are no tickets available by contacting the business office.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
5 years
This day, 1502 Sir James Tyrrell beheaded for treason against Henry VII, after confessing (so they say) to killing the Princes in the Tower. James was married to an Anne Arundell, earlier distant Anne of the one county named after where MD Ren Fest located.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
3 years
FESTIVAL SOLD OUT FOR SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25. Tickets available for other dates.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
5 years
Not RenFest period but this day 1819 Queen Victoria born. Victorian age known as prudish although in her diary she says of her wedding night, "I NEVER, NEVER spent such an evening!!!...bliss beyond belief." Had 9 kids in 17 years.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
5 years
Tomorrow's date 1519 Henry Fitzroy born. Only acknowledged bastard of Henry VIII. (Fitzroy means "son of King") Married at 14, died at 17, short life like his half-brother Edward who died at 15 but their half sister would live 69 years and rule 44; Elizabeth I.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
9 years
"Now is the winter of our discontent" Wm. S. "We're freaking getting undiscontented and prepping for 2016" MDRF #mdrenfest
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
1 year
In order to preserve the site grounds and parking as best we can ticket sales are suspended for Sunday, September 24, 2023. All tickets sold thus far for that date will be honored unless a change is made in the event status.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
7 years
Best ticket option is online at since October weekends can sell out. Follow here for updates.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
8 years
On this date in 1953 Queen Elizabeth II was crowned 16 months after the death of her father George VI. Still life in the old girl yet.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
6 years
This day in 1464 Edward IV wed Elizabeth Woodville in secret, probably impulsively out of lust, maybe cause he didn't like Earl of Warwick trying to fix a marriage with the French King's daughter. Edie kept it a secret until September. Boy, was the Privy Council mad! Had 11 kids!
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
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This day in 1390 Robert II of Scotland dies, grandson of Robert the Bruce via his mother; son of Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland making him (Robert II) first King of the House of Stewart. "I have brought you to the ring, now you must dance." Robert the Bruce
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
9 years
"I speak Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men and German to my horse" Charles V 1500-1558 #mdrenfest
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
8 years
Maybe it was coincidence but 399 years to the day after Anne Boleyn was executed Thomas More was canonized. He opposed Henry's 1st divorce.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
5 years
Sold out today, 9/28. Please visit another day.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
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Queen Elizabeth II became Queen upon the death of her father on February 6, 1952. The Coronation Ceremony occurred an June 2, 1953, the anniversary of which was yesterday. 67 years on throne, 66 since coronation. We don't work Sundays this time of year so you're getting it today.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
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This day, 1641 the Court of Star Chamber abolished. Originally an efficient and fair tribunal to hold the powerful accountable in the Tudor era it became a mechanism for a privileged few to advance their will. Now used usually as a pejorative term.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
8 years
Yesterday she was removed as Queen, tomorrow her head is parted from her shoulders; 480 years ago Anne Boleyn had a tough three days.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
9 years
OPENING WEEKEND TICKETS (August 29 - 30) on sale NOW! Visit http://t.co/EF5FC3WVPl to buy online. Extended weather shows Sunny skies!
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
10 years
There's many a man that has more hair than wit. Wm. S. #mdrenfest
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
5 years
Sat. Oct. 19 at 9:00AM online ticket sales ended. We've sold 85% of today’s tickets and anticipate closing box office at the Fest. early and no one without a ticket can get in parking lot or Festival. If not nearby or have a ticket you may not get in. Updates will be provided.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
1 year
There is a fee only if you make a change, no additional fees for tickets upfront. Tickets are not available at the festival, the business office does not have tickets, all sales online only.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
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Yesterday's date in 1509 Henry VIII began his almost 36 year reign, and in 1929 Elizabeth II was born making her now 93! This date in 1445 Henry VI marries Margaret of Anjou at Titchfield Abby. She was daughter of King of Sicily.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
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"Talking and eloquence are not the same: to speak, and to speak well, are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks." Ben Johnson
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
9 years
The sun has come out to bless us on this final day of merriment. Tickets and parking still available.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
1 year
There is a fee only if you make a change, no additional fees for tickets upfront. Tickets are not available at the festival, the business office does not have tickets, all sales online only.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
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On April 1, 1204 Eleanor of Aquitaine, dowager Queen of Henry II (remember movie "A Lion in Winter"?), mother of 2 kings, Richard I and John I, dies. Not a joke!
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
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This date 1531 Henry VIII orders Catherine to leave Windsor, soon secretly marries Anne Boleyn. Well, that was a bit too much for Pope Clement VII who excommunicates Henry this date in 1533.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
3 years
The Festival is SOLD OUT TODAY Sunday Oct. 3. No tickets are available online or at the festival. Tickets can be purchased for the remaining 6 days over the next 3 weekends
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
9 years
The gates are open this glorious day. Join us for a day of merriment! Tickets can be bought at http://t.co/EF5FC3WVPl http://t.co/2CyejeiNct
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17 May, 1536, after trial for incest, other lovers and treason Anne Boleyn removed as Queen, brother and others executed. 2 days later it would be Anne's turn, Henry generously commuted sentence from burning at stake to beheading. Interred Chapel of St. Peter ad Vincula.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
10 years
Modest doubt is called the beacon of the wise. Wm. S. #mdrenfest
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
9 years
Thank you to all who attended opening weekend. Tickets for the upcoming weekend now available! Be sure to check the weather before buying.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
8 years
"The souls of emperors and cobblers are cast in the same mold; the same reason that makes us bicker creates war between princes." Montaigne
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7/21/1403 King Henry IV and Prince Henry defeat Henry Percy at battle of Shrewsbury. Un unusual coincidence given the rarity of the name Henry.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
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Join us for a beautiful day of merriment. Buy tickets @ http://t.co/EF5FC3WVPl to avoid the lines @ ticket window. http://t.co/AMiWwlHPU7
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
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And the Gates have opened for our last Saturday of the 2015 season. Join us these last two days for a day of merriment!
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This date 1609 Shakespeare's "The Quatro", his sonnets, published by Tho. Thorpe, maybe without W.S. permission. Here's part of #30 for your enjoyment: "But if the while I think on thee, dear friend, all losses are restored and sorrows end."
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7/24/1567 Mary Queen of Scots forced to abdicate. Became Queen at 6 days old, Queen Consort of France when she wed 17 year old Dauphin, only lasted 17 months until he died, succeeded by her 1 year old son James VI, flees to England where 17 years later Elizabeth has her beheaded.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
5 years
We are SOLD OUT. Ticket holders only. All others please visit another day.
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This date in England 1581 Elizabeth I knights Sir Francis Drake aboard the Golden Hind and in 1406 Robert III, King of Scotland dies. His brother, the Duke of Albany becomes Regent since Robert's son James was in English captivity.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
8 years
#MDRENFEST closed 10/9 due to hurricane. Online tickets will be refunded automatically. Buyers will get email when transaction is refunded.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
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"Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be." Thomas a` Kempis 1420
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
2 years
The Maryland Renaissance Festival is sold our for September 10. Please visit our site for tickets for a different day.
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Today 1533 Henry VIII appoints Thomas Cromwell Sec. of St. Didn't end well. TC talked H8 into wedding Anne of Cleves. H8 found her plain, no consummation. Lasted 7 mos., Jan. 6 to July 9 1540. Took 3 weeks till H8 had TC beheaded for his roll in marriage. H8 later missed TC.
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7/12/1543 Catherine Parr becomes Henry's last Queen. A distinct individual, she gives H. almost 4 good years, published author, takes good care of H.'s children, ends up married 4 times, dies in childbirth at age 36.
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7/28/1540 Henry weds Catherine Howard19 days after annulment to Anne of Cleaves. Henry is 46, Catherine 16 or 17. Great joy. Catherine removed as Queen 11/23/41, had a tryst with someone closer in age. Beheaded 2/13/1542 age 19. Ends poorly for everyone. Not so joyous.
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This date in 1043 Edward the Confessor crowned King of England. Dull. Bonus: "Hope makes a good breakfast, but a poor supper." Francis Bacon. Get out there and do one thing today, no matter how big or little, you'll sup fine tonight.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
5 years
As of 11:45 we anticipate announcing in 30 minutes sold out status and trying to accommodate only those currently in line.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
9 years
A time lapse before you join us this festival day. Last day for children's weekend, get your tickets online now. http://t.co/W37pv7zeHD
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"I loved the man (Shakespeare) and do honor his memory, on this side idolatry, as much as any." Ben Jonson - Maybe W.S. did write his stuff.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
5 years
Estimate ending sales at 12:00 today and will be sold out.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
9 years
Update #1 . Good crowds with pleasant weather. Still tickets and parking available. Children 15 and under free only this week with a adult.
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"You are a king by your own fireside, as much as any monarch in his throne." Miguel de Cervantes #mdrenfest
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Diana Gabaldon visiting http://t.co/04wMEHXCf5 9/26: reading, Q&A, signing. "They do not love that do not show their love" Wm. S. #outlander
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
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Slow past week in English history but this date in 1532 Sir Thomas More resigned as Lord Chancellor, could not morally reconcile Henry VIII claim of state superiority over religion. Still, Hank liked him but grew weary over time and More was executed July 6, 1535.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
5 years
We are announcing sold out on our highway signs. Ticket holders should proceed, if you are very nearby without a ticket we will try and get you in but soon only ticket holders will get access to parking.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
6 years
Sunday Oct 14 MDRF announcing sold out. Only Ticket Holders or cars in queue to get in within one mile will be parked. Please visit another time. Buy tickets on line for next time.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
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It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. Wm. S. #mdrenfest
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8 years
The summer hath its joys, and winter its delights; though love and all his pleasures are but toys, they shorten tedious nights. John Davies
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Kilt wearers rejoice! This day 1603 James IV arrives in London. Elizabeth died March 24, James declared King same day, starts out April 5, takes a month, Elizabeth buried April 28 (more than a month lying in State). Coronated July 25 and is James I.
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