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As of May 13 the PEL is now available!
The word ‘Events’ is the overall term used to describe everything from Games,
and Painting Classes, Contests and Events, to the Military Seminar Series and the many
Tournaments, as well as other special events, at the convention. Events are arranged as
sub-topics in alphabetical order below. Clicking on any of the links below will take you
either to a web page or a PDF * file containing information on those particular events.
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Please Note: That no new events (games, etc.) will be added to the PEL – the
only updates will be for canceled events or changes to event days/times (these updates will
be listed as a separate PDF * file) – exception being adding new special events for promotional
purposes only. However, there will be more events available at the convention, which will be listed in
the onsite program. Don’t wait, pre-register for your games now for the best chance to get a
place at the table!
Clicking on any of the links below will take you to a PDF * file that contains
either the entire PEL or each day's events, in chronological order (if you do not
have Adobe Acrobat Reader, see note at bottom of this page). Note that the
PDF files are searchable, so you can find your favorite event, GM, or other
information, more quickly.
There will be full slate of
Tournaments
running from the traditional ancient, medieval and renaissance
to WW2 at HISTORICON – click on the link for Tournaments for details.
Since HISTORICON is the biggest convention with the largest attendance, there's no better place for
this convention highlight, a proper series of seminars on topics ranging from military and naval
history to theme related and miniature wargaming in general. For a full list of the seminars offered
this year, click on the following link for the
HMGS War College.
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HMGS East is very pleased to again welcome Weider History Group (WHG) –
www.historynet.com
– publishers of the interactive history magazine Armchair General (ACG) –
www.armchairgeneral.com
– and ten other historical magazines, as a participant in HISTORICON. Complete information
can be found at the following link for
WHG Events.
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Osprey Publishing
returns to HISTORICON in 2009 with some great new titles on display from
Spartacus and the Slave War to American Civil War Railroad Tactics. While final
details are still being arranged there are plenty of new initiatives from this popular publishing
company to keep you interested, the latest information can be found at the following link for
Osprey Events.
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Casemate Publishing,
the fastest-growing military history publisher and distributor in America, will be returning to
HISTORICON. Although they will not be selling books (please see the other booksellers in the Expo
Center for that), you will be able to visit with them, enter prize draws, attend their seminar,
etc. More information can be found at the following link for
Casemate Events.
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What military enthusiast, especially those interested in the Napoleonic period, has not heard
of the Sharpe series of books by author
Bernard Cornwell?
These are the critically acclaimed books that have generated a number of made-for-TV movies
starring Sean Bean as Lt.
Richard Sharpe
and his
“Chosen Men.”
Have you ever wanted to see some of the items used in the series up close? How about possibly
posing with a 95th Rifles uniform, or maybe even chatting to, or getting your photo taken with
actors and the Military & Technical Advisor from the series? Well, here’s your chance
– full details on this very special HISTORICON event – the first ever in North America
– can be found at the following link for
The Sharpe Experience!
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At 10 PM on Saturday night there will be a free special showing of one of the
Sharpe
series of made-for-TV movies.
What better way to wind down your convention experience than with a good movie.
Click on the following link for more details about
A Sharpe Movie!
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This will feature a full schedule of Painting and Hobby classes, located in the Poolside Pavilion.
There is no pre-reg available for this; registration is only on site at the Hobby University area.
Paint 'n' Take will run from Thursday (July 16th) to Saturday (July 18th)
from 10 AM to 6 PM. Friday night there will be evening painting hours from 7 to 9 PM. While the
classic
Painting Contest
will allow you to enter your best single figure.
Click on the following link for
The HMGS Hobby University
for full details of all the painting events and contests offered this year.
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HMGS is proud to present the 3rd Annual Iron Paintbrush Competition at HISTORICON. The
concept is simple. Teams of 3 contestants race to win The Iron Paintbrush.
They are given a limited selection of supplies; figures, bits, paint, basing materials,
etc. – and they must compete to create the most eye-catching figure mini-diorama
within 1.5 hours. It’s like speed painting on steroids! Judges look for flair,
best use of supplies, and overall esthetics of piece and painting technique. Do you
have what it takes to be THE Iron Paintbrush! Can you take the Pressure!
Teams need to pre-register at the Hobby University area (see onsite program). The contest
is limited to 20 teams so register early to assure your place. Contact Heather Blush,
Hobby University Event’s Coordinator at
painting@historicon.org
if you have questions.
1st Prize: Trophy, Assorted Hobby Supplies & free admission
to HISTORICON 2010 to defend your title as The Iron Brush.
2nd Prize: Trophy, Assorted Hobby supplies.
3rd Prize: Trophy, Assorted Hobby supplies.
Day/Time/Duration: Sat. 7 PM, 2 hrs (Audience is encouraged, and can come/go as you wish,
or stay for the whole show…er, contest!)
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The National Security Decision Making (NSDM) Game is a fast-paced, challenging simulation of
contemporary politics and eternal strategic principles. It is modeled after the simulations used by
senior U.S. Government officials to explore geopolitical options. NSDM originated at the U.S. Naval
War College and has been presented at the U.S. Air University, the Rochester Institute of Technology,
Ashland University, and will be run at this year’s HISTORICON. Click on the following link for
complete details about the
NSDM Game.
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This year marks the “Silver” anniversary of HISTORICON, and all attendees are welcome to partake in the
free celebration! While final details are still being set, what follows are things currently planned for
this special anniversary.
Silver Anniversary Souvenir & Swag:
The first 3,000 attendees that are processed through registration at HISTORICON will
receive a free 10-foot long lockable metal tape measure in a silver plastic case with
the “Silver” anniversary logo (pictured above). In addition, some vendors
– Old Glory, Wargames Factory and Warlords – have already stepped up to provide
some swag by offering free figures to attendees (while supplies last). Make sure you arrive
early at HISTORICON, to get your free stuff!
Silver Anniversary Cake: A special 25th Anniversary cake is being made
just for HISTORICON by Charm City Cakes (of the Ace of Cakes Food Network show!)
This will feature the original “Hands Bridge” logo (pictured) – created
by HMGS East member and artist Rich Hasenauer – that was used to promote the first
HISTORICON in 1984. The cake will be on display Friday (and you might get to met
representatives from the show!); free cake will be served (while it lasts).
Silver Celebration Party: All attendees are invited Friday 9:30 PM to
the Windows Restaurant. Some beer and munchies will be provided (while it lasts). Due to
this very special occasion, various distributors – Kirchner (Yuengling/Sam Adams),
Lancaster Beverage (Coors Light/Heineken) Sheffer (Miller Lite/Lancaster Brew), and Wilsback
(Budweiser), so far – are all contributing something to the party, ranging from free
samples to promo swag (maybe the Yuengling Girls will be there too!) And who knows
who else might be there!
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All HISTORICON attendees are welcome to attend the HMGS 25th Anniversary Awards Presentation,
which will include the First Annual HISTORICON Awards, Game Master of the Year Award, HMGS
Legion of Honor and Jack Scruby Award. Entrance to the Awards Presentation is Free
to all, and will be held in Windows Restaurant on Friday at 7 PM. Attendees may also optionally
order dinner from a set restaurant menu, or drinks from the Bar (Note: Dinner/drinks must be
purchased separately; not provided free). The awards will be as follows.
Click on the following link for
Historicon Awards
for full details.
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HMGS will recognize our Historical Gaming Industry with the First Annual HISTORICON Awards for
excellence and prominence in historical games and miniatures. Six HISTORICON Awards will
include: Historical Miniatures Vehicle, Terrain and Figure Line of the Year, as well as Historical
Miniatures Game, Game Expansion, and Gaming Reference Publication of the Year. HISTORICON attendees
will vote for the nominees, and the awards announced and presented.
HMGS will present the Jack Scruby Award for lifetime and service to the hobby of historical
miniature gaming to Todd Fisher, and also induct Don Perrin and Philip Viverito into the HMGS
Legion of Honor for significant personal accomplishment. HMGS will also present Joe Brimer
of the Battle Barn game club of Williamsburg, Virginia, the 2008-09 Game Master of the Year Award.
Click here
for additional information.
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Check back here from time-to-time, as more special events will be added for Historical
Gaming's Biggest Summer Vacation!
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