~Events~
updated 03/02/08

~Shayna L. Matthews~  My Interest in history was initiated at the early age of 3. Since then I have traveled to many Eastern Woodlands & various 18th Century related events throughout the East Coast. Growing up in reenacting, history is in my blood. I have also come to learn that the art of weaving is also in my blood; one of my ancestors who came to the Americas early from Wales was a skilled weaver by profession. It only goes to show that history does repeat itself. May the legacies of our forefathers be preserved!

I am thrilled to announce my marriage July 9th, 2005!  
Shayna L. Sweigart to David MJ Matthews 

Photos taken by my family of our wedding day, while we decided to have a modern wedding, we chose Historic Rock Ford Plantation for the event, and we were blessed to have a few of our close friends as members of my 18th Century Honor Guard. The weather was perfect and it was a beautiful day for everyone.

Some events where you may find my work at this year:

   Historic Winter Market, Frederick, MD March 3-4th, 2007    
Fort Frederick Market Faire, MD - April, 2007
        Dixon's Muzzleloading Gunfair, Kempton, PA - Last Weekend of July, 2007
    CLA Annual Show, Lexington, KY, 2007
Mount Vernon Colonial Faire, VA. - September 2007  
Gloucester Courthouse, VA - October 2007
Rock Ford Plantation, Lancaster, PA October 20/21 2007

I will list other events as I decide upon them.


I am currently looking into several other events for the 2008 season, and will post them as they arise. In the meantime, here are a few to which I am in attendance annually. 

Fort Frederick Market Faire, Frederick, MD. - April 2008
Dixon's Muzzleloading Gunfair, Kempton, PA (last full weekend) - July 2008
Gloucester Courthouse, Gloucester, VA - October (Columbus Day Weekend) 2008