Warwick Living History

Warwick Living History Warwick Living History is a non-profit educational Medieval/Renaissance re-enactment group in Des Moines, Iowa.

Warwick is a Not-for-Profit Educational Living History group specializing in teaching Renaissance/Civil War/pirate era history, crafts/trades, archery, and unchoreographed sword fighting skills involving live steel. Members of Warwick portray any time period or culture they have interest in learning and educating about.

09/02/2026

Calendar of Events:

- Tuesday 09/01/26 6:30pm-8pm - Sword Practice @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor/Orvis Hall, 3424 Forest Ave., DSM, IA 50311 (Bring leather gloves, a sword & helm if you have them, & wear close toed shoes.)

- Tuesday 09/08/26 No Sword Practice - The church is in use the 2nd Tues. of every month.

- Tuesday 09/15/26 6:30pm-8pm - Sword Practice @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor/Orvis Hall, 3424 Forest Ave., DSM, IA 50311 (Bring leather gloves, a sword & helm if you have them, & wear close toed shoes.)

- Tuesday 09/22/26 6:30pm-8pm - Sword Practice @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor/Orvis Hall, 3424 Forest Ave., DSM, IA 50311 (Bring leather gloves, a sword & helm if you have them, & wear close toed shoes.)

- Tuesday 09/29/26 6:30pm-8pm - Sword Practice @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor/Orvis Hall, 3424 Forest Ave., DSM, IA 50311 (Bring leather gloves, a sword & helm if you have them, & wear close toed shoes.)

One month of preparations before we have fair again! Huzzah!

08/02/2026

Calendar of Events:

- Tuesday 08/04/26 6:30pm-8pm - Sword Practice @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor/Orvis Hall, 3424 Forest Ave., DSM, IA 50311 (Bring leather gloves, a sword & helm if you have them, & wear close toed shoes.)

- Tuesday 08/11/26 No Sword Practice - The church is in use the 2nd Tues. of every month.

- Tuesday 08/18/26 6:30pm-8pm - Sword Practice @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor/Orvis Hall, 3424 Forest Ave., DSM, IA 50311 (Bring leather gloves, a sword & helm if you have them, & wear close toed shoes.)

- Tuesday 08/25/26 6:30pm-8pm - Sword Practice @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor/Orvis Hall, 3424 Forest Ave., DSM, IA 50311 (Bring leather gloves, a sword & helm if you have them, & wear close toed shoes.)

***stay tuned for updates from instructors as sometimes class moves outside during the summer

07/07/2026

Due to the majority of students unavailability class is going to have to be canceled tonight. Sorry for the inconvenience and well see you all in a couple weeks.

07/01/2026

July practice calendar!

- Tuesday 07/07/26 6:30pm-8pm - Sword Practice @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor/Orvis Hall, 3424 Forest Ave., DSM, IA 50311 (Bring leather gloves, a sword & helm if you have them, & wear close toed shoes.)

- Tuesday 07/14/26 No Sword Practice - The church is in use the 2nd Tues. of every month.

- Tuesday 07/21/26 6:30pm-8pm - Sword Practice @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor/Orvis Hall, 3424 Forest Ave., DSM, IA 50311 (Bring leather gloves, a sword & helm if you have them, & wear close toed shoes.)

- Tuesday 07/28/26 6:30pm-8pm - Sword Practice @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor/Orvis Hall, 3424 Forest Ave., DSM, IA 50311 (Bring leather gloves, a sword & helm if you have them, & wear close toed shoes.)

***stay tuned for updates from instructors as sometimes class moves outside during the summer

06/07/2026

Calendar of Events:

- Tuesday 06/02/26 No Sword Practice - we don’t have class Tuesdays after an event

- Tuesday 06/09/26 No Sword Practice - The church is in use the 2nd Tues. of every month.

- Tuesday 06/16/26 6:30pm-8pm - Sword Practice @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor/Orvis Hall, 3424 Forest Ave., DSM, IA 50311 (Bring leather gloves, a sword & helm if you have them, & wear close toed shoes.)

- Tuesday 06/23/26 6:30pm-8pm - Sword Practice @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor/Orvis Hall, 3424 Forest Ave., DSM, IA 50311 (Bring leather gloves, a sword & helm if you have them, & wear close toed shoes.)

- Tuesday 06/30/26 6:30pm-8pm - Sword Practice @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor/Orvis Hall, 3424 Forest Ave., DSM, IA 50311 (Bring leather gloves, a sword & helm if you have them, & wear close toed shoes.)

Another amazing weekend in Middle Amana at the Iowa Renaissance Festival. Can’t wait to do it all again next weekend.
05/26/2026

Another amazing weekend in Middle Amana at the Iowa Renaissance Festival. Can’t wait to do it all again next weekend.

05/23/2026

Cooking up some new demos this weekend at ! Come ask us what’s cooking for some food history!

05/22/2026

It’s set up day! We’re all so excited to see everyone this weekend in Middle Amana. We won’t be doing shows but stop by for demonstrations and lessons. Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

05/18/2026

Cell service can get spotty when the grounds are busy! For the best experience, we highly recommend allowing alerts on the next screen. You'll get instant schedule updates, weather notices, and secret Swag Booth promos directly to your phone!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. We wouldn’t be where we are today without moms!
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. We wouldn’t be where we are today without moms!

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330 NW 54th Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50313

Opening Hours

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Telephone

+15152492571

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