Roman Days XXV June 3-5, 2005

Roman Days, a display of ancient military and domestic living history, is the Twentieth Legion's own attempt to get as many Romans together in one place as possible. We are joined by several other groups including fellow legions, gladiators, civilians, Celts and other barbarians. There are merchant booths and an ongoing cooking display. Activities include tactical drill demonstrations, educational displays (writing, architecture, etc.), and more. Children's activities included making mosaics, writing in Greek, "Bean the Barbarian", and learning how to march like a soldier. Celts, Greeks, and other ancient types are also welcome. Civilians, teachers, wargamers--if you have any interest in ancient history, please come! Be a participant or just come and talk to everyone about our mutual passion. Take a look at pictures from previous Roman Days.

Missed us last year? Watch a video from Roman Days!

Group leaders, please let us know how many of your people will be attending! Remember that you do NOT need to be a reenactor or have period clothing to participate! Come and have fun!

Activities go on rain or shine. There are period tents as well as modern tents to shelter visitors from the elements. Concessions available on site. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 4-18. Directions to Marietta House Museum

Public Schedule

	Saturday 10:00 Open to the Public 11:00 Full Muster 11:30 Kids’ Cohort and Drill 11:30 Marietta House Tour 12:00 Gladiator Show 1:00 Massed tactical and drill demo - Kids' Cohort to follow 1:30 Roman school lessons 2:00 Artillery & Missile Demo - Kids' Cohort to follow 2:30 Marietta House Tour 3:15 Evolution of the Roman Soldier 4:00 Event Closes for the Day
	Sunday 10:00 Open to the Public 11:00 Olympic Competition (Armor race, Pilum Throw, Hamata Toss, Wrestling ) 11:30 Kids’ Cohort and Drill 11:30 Marietta House Tour 12:00 Gladiator Show 1:00 Massed tactical and drill demo - Kids' Cohort to follow 1:30 Roman Court - Romans and Barbarians go head to head - legal style 2:00 Artillery & Missile Demo - Kids' Cohort to follow 2:30 Marietta House Tour 3:15 The Well-Dressed Roman Fashion Show 4:00 Event Closes for the Day
	On-Going Demos and Displays Unit Camps Drop Spindling Caupona – a Roman snack shop Roman Medicine Roman-themed boardgames with the Washington Boardgames Association Bean the Barbarian and other children’s activities Dress-up as a Roman

Directions

Link to Mapquest

DIRECTIONS to Marietta Mansion: 5626 Bell Station Rd., Glenn Dale, MD 20769. 301-464-5291. The Site Manager is Susan Wolfe. From I-95/495, the Capital Beltway, take Exit 20 onto Rt. 450 East, go 4 miles, turn left on Rt. 193, then left onto Bell Station Rd. and left again into Marietta.