FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

• What is Historicon?
• What is the historical miniatures gaming hobby?
• What else is there in Lancaster for families to do?

What is Historicon?

Well its a gaming convention devoted to historical gaming. Its held at the Lancaster Host PA, over 4 days in July every year. Each year draws about 3000-4000 people from around the world and around 100 dealers offering everything from figures to terrain. And games that range from ancients to ultra moderns with a little Si-Fi and Fantasy. There are tournaments, seminars and a painting competition. The events go from 9am until the wee hours. If your a gamer, military history buff and within driving distance you should try and make it you will love it!

If you would like to see a nice report of HISTORICON 2007, the following is a 4-page review in the November 2007 issue of Miniature Wargames™ (used with permission), complete with photos at:
http://www.historicon.org/HIST2007/files/Historicon2007-MWreport.pdf

What makes Historicon special? For me it is the people and friendships formed. I look forward to seeing this band of crazies every convention ...- THIS is the real reason I enjoy the convention. Oh yeah, and I did happen to buy some toys!

For more information about the historicon convention here is the google search on historicon.

What is the historical miniatures gaming hobby?

If you do not know what historical miniatures gaming is, or are a newbie to the hobby, then check out the HMGS-East Newcomers Page for a step-by-step process in getting started in historical miniatures wargaming. You'll have even more fun at the convention!

What is there to do in Lancaster?

Map of Lancaster - thank you mapquest!

Pa Dutch website - the most comprehensive source of information on the culture and the attractions of Lancaster County, PA and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country this side of the local visitor center! Including Balloon Flights, Maize maze, American Music Theatre.

Free things to do in Lancaster - Free is good!

Dutch Wonderland - Family Amusement Park

Lancaster Chamber of Commerce - For information on restaurants, businesses, shopping and more!