Educational Presentations by the Guild of St. Michael-Bristol

Our group was founded with the goal of educating through entertainment. We also believe that to understand the past, one must be able to touch, see, and smell (well okay maybe not smell) what that past was really like. Two of our charter members, who are also educators, were looking to incorporate what they did during the summer into their classrooms to help their students understand the history they taught. Our school show presentations were born out of that desire to give kids (and adults!) the opportunity to experience history through direct contact. Instead of just reading about clothing, we allow students to try on clothing for different classes of society. We not only discuss the medical practices of the late medieval and early modern period of European history, but also delight in showing students the medical instruments used. Of course, as our group is based on a martial history, we definitely show and discuss armour and weapons, and allow as much hands on contact as is possible. If you are interested in having the Guild come to your event please contact us!

Here are some things that people have said about us!

"A huge thank you for the wonderful day you spent with us at Olson Park. Everyone enjoyed your presentation and we can't wait to have you back next year!" - Kim Vertiz, Olson Park 6th Grade

"I had lots of fun when you were here, it was a whole different kind of day." - Drew, 6th Grader

"The best thing I liked about the whole day was the medicine part when you showed us the tools and how they were used. I have a picture of it too so I'll never forget." - Greg, 6th Grader

"The best part was learning and volunteering for things. I hope you do thins for next year's students!" - Krystal, 6th Grader

Here are some pictures of our shows!