18th century blog

November 20-22 Dances of Vice hold a spectacular nautical themed party in New York called The Grand Shipwreck Ball. It’s not strictly 18th century but from what I understand many people dress up in (among other historical eras) 18th century clothes to go to these events.

The festival program features live music ranging from classical opera to rock ballads, international guests, historical costume fashion shows, dance, puppetry, fencing, performance art, vendors, and ballroom dancing, among other chimerical amusements.

I got an e-mail about these 18th century dinners at the Kasteel d’Ursel, asking if I would write about them here, so I thought I’d pass along the information for those of you able to go to Belgium. I don’t understand the language on the site, but according to the e-mail I got it’s…

…a series of 18th-century dinners with a custom made theatre show…

Here’s a promotional video.

Click the picture to see my photos from the day I visited the Lyss till 1700-talet event at Skansen a couple of weeks ago, plus some photos from previous years. I wore my new outfit.

There will be 18th century weeks at Skansen again this July, with concerts and 18th century costumes. Check out the program here (they’re using my photo again!). The information is only in Swedish though.

I found a Journée Grand Siècle flickr group. Click the picture to go there.

Click the picture to see photos taken by Lisotchka at the 2008 Vaux le Vicomte event.

Au Cour des Roses
I don’t know the language on this site (german?) so I’m not sure if this is a society or if they hold events or you can rent them for events or something else. It’s a gorgeous site anyway with tons of beautiful photos!

Edit: They both arrange events and you can hire them for events!

In July there will be 18th century weeks at Skansen again, just like last year. There will be costume showings, music, food and more. More information at the Skansen website. (That’s me in the ad above by the way!)

The 28th and 29th June there will be an 18th century market at the Danish manor museum Gammel Estrup.

Come and visit the 1700s weekend here at Gammel Estrup, where the courtyard will be bursting with life and sound. The jugglers and fire-eaters will show what they can do, musicians will play lively old folk tunes and there are rumours that two headstrong noblemen will repeatedly get into argument and duel violently with each other. Dressed in clothes from the 1700s, the staff of the museum and a group of volunteer helpers will sell things at market stalls, serve food and drink in the coffee house and the secret bar, and ensure that there is music and entertainment.

Read more at the Gammel Estrup website.

Gunnebo slottsspel is an 18th century event held at the Gunnebo castle outside of Göteborg. From the website:

Gunnebo Slottsspel offers excellent 18th century musical entertainment, splendid costumes, inspiring lectures, historical food and stimulating dramatized guided tours. Be prepared for gun smoke and canons when the Swedish and danish troupes gather for the Kvistrum battle.

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There’s a new 18th century related group on flickr, 18th Century Reenacting Events. Join and add lots of photos from different kinds of 18th century events!

Click the picture above to see photos from the event “Journée Grand Siècle” at Vaux le Vicomte, from the site Mes Menus Plaisirs by Lisette la Cousette. More photos from this event can be seen in an earlier blog entry.

I went to the 18th century weeks at Skansen again today, so I have some more photos to show. Click the picture to go to my flickr set with photos from the event.

The opening of the 18th century weeks at Skansen was yesterday. Click the photo to go to my flickr set with photos of my outfit and Skogaholm manor at Skansen.