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The American Sword Experience

Educational FUN for Everyone!

The Baltimore Academy of Defence is proud to present a new and unique family friendly experience. Join us in bringing the history and practice of American swordsmanship to life for you, your family, or your group.

A Hands on Experience with REAL Antique American Swords!
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Maryland has a rich history of swordsmanship, from Robert Craig’s book “Rules and Regulations for the Sword Exercised of the Cavalry” published here in Baltimore during the War of 1812, to the famed fencing masters at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, and so much more.

History & Swords!

See REAL ANTIQUE SWORDS:
The Revolutionary War
The War of 1812
The War with Mexico
The Civil War
The Indian Wars
Word War I

You will have the extraordinary opportunity to HANDLE a variety of ORIGINAL HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS and other exceptional objects, including original period training manuals, a HANDS ON EXPERIENCE with REAL ANTIQUE SWORDS, and more very rare and wonderful exhibits!

Next participants will have the opportunity to LEARN REAL HISTORICAL AMERICAN SWORDSMANSHIP from leading historical fencing researcher Dai Andrews, fencing master at the Baltimore Academy of Defence.

Finally the experience concludes with the opportunity for participants to test their new swordsmanship skills against one another in a real historical style duel!

All equipment is provided. The American Swordsmanship experience is generally suitable for all people ages 8+

This two hour experience is available for individuals, families, and groups of all sizes. Prices start at only $99 for two.

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The Baltimore Academy of Defence currently holds all group classes at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Conveniently located in the Baltimore neighborhood of Federal Hill / Riverside, next to the historic Fort McHenry.

1530 Battery Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
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