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Legio XXX

Legio XXX is a non-profit re-enactment group from southern Ontario & the north-eastern USA. It was established in 2004 with the goal of portraying all aspects of Roman military & civilian life. It's members represent a cross between living history enthusiasts and "edu-tainers" that recreate the lives of soldiers found in Trajan's legions during the 1st - 2nd Century AD. Over the years, they have participated in a wide range of events.

Events

Film Shoots & Commercials

  • History Channel Film Shoot (2004)
  • Movie trailer, Nashville Tennessee (2004)
  • Crocodile Film Shoot (2014)
  • BMW Commercial (2008)
  • Villa Romana Winery (2021, 2022)

Museums

  • Canadian Museum of History (formerly the Museum of Civilization), Gatineau PQ (2005)
  • Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto ON (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
  • RCR Museum, Wolseley Barracks, London ON (2019)
  • Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum (2013)

Schools

  • Montessori School, Hamilton ON (2012)
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy (2016)
  • John Chrysostom Catholic Elementary School (2017)
  • Saunders Secondary School, London ON (2017, 2019, 2022, 2023)
  • Toronto Waldorf School, Thornhill ON (2023)

Conferences & Festivals

  • Toronto Living History Conference, Toronto ON (2007)
  • Thorold Italian Festival, Thorold ON (2008)
  • Historic Merchant’s Xmas, Hamilton ON (2009)
  • History Symposium, London ON (2019)
  • Artifact Day, Longwoods Road Conservation Area (2022)

Re-enactments

  • Fort Malden, Amherstburg ON (2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016)
  • Roman Market Days (2004)
  • NE Route March, Erie Canal (2005)
  • Roman Days (2005)
  • Fort Meigs, Perrysburg OH (2007, 2008)
  • Varus Disaster New Ulm Minnesota (2009)
  • New Glarus, Wisconsin (2010)
  • Legio II Castrum, ON (2010)
  • Southern Ontario Military Muster, ON (2012, 2013)
  • Roman Field Trek, ON (2013)

Castrum

Legio XXX has a re-enactment facility near Tillsonburg Ontario, graciously provided by Tom Ross. Over the years, the group has constructed it's own castrum (fort) nestled amidst farmland and forest.

The castrum (fort) was slowly constructed over several years & is a work in progress:

  • 2007 - A fossa (trench) was dug and an agger (mound) erected from the soil
  • 2008 - The front gatehouse was constructed
  • 2009 - The front vallum (curtain walls) was added, flanking the gatehouse
  • 2010 - The vallum (curtain walls) was finished, encircling the castrum (fort)
  • 2011 - Four towers were added, one to each corner
  • 2013 - A principia (headquarters building) was erected

It continues to host our annual events:

  • Castra Aestiva (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023)
  • Castra Hiberna (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Special Thanks

Robert Sacco - Aquilifer (Eagle bearer) & Legio XXX's president

Tom Ross - Legio XXX's patronus (patron) providing re-enactment facilities for Castra

David Blain - Tribunus angusticlavius (staff officer) & subject matter expert

Robert Norton - Armicustos (Quartermaster) who provides equipment, repairs & manuals