Volunteer Resources

Thank you so much for volunteering with us as we prepare to work with The Getty this summer! Here you will find resources to aid you in addressing questions regarding our program in relation to The Getty's exhibition. 

Armor and Harnischfechten Frequently Asked Questions

Play & Pastimes of the Middle Ages, Lecture with Dr. Morrison

Beth Morrison, Curator of Manuscripts at the Getty Museum, speaks with the Chivalry Today crew about the museum's 2023 exhibition "Play and Pastimes in the Middle Ages". The purpose of this presentation was to prepare our volunteers for interactions with the public as part of our armored fighting demonstrations at The Getty. 

Festivals of War and Peace: The Evolution of Jousts and Tournaments, Lecture with Dr. Capwell

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In conjunction with The Getty's exhibition, Play and Pastimes of the Middle Ages, Dr. Tobias Capwell discusses the evolution of Jousts and Tournaments as illustrated in MS Ludwig XV 14.  

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DeKoven Concords

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A governing covenant for conducting chivalric deeds of arms using historically based armored combat.

This is how many Chivalry Today deeds of arms are conducted. 

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