Welcome to Norstead!

Norstead is an ongoing experimental archeological project based on the dreams of Norsa, which  is a Not For Profit organization which focuses on Viking Age Living History.

While our group is based in the state of Missouri (we have members in Columbia, Ft. Leonard Wood, Knox City, Kansas City and St Louis) we also have a few members from as far away as Iowa and Nebraska.

We are dedicated to presenting Viking Age history as accurately as possible and in our efforts to do so we are actively involved in on going research, living history, experimental archeology, rebated steel combat and/or a combination of any of the above. 

Members try to capture the lifestyle and culture of the time and area - from warfare to housekeeping, from trade to raiding, using authentic methods and techniques wherever possible.  Our skills and crafts include sewing, cooking, tablet weaving, embroidery, leatherwork, woodworking, blacksmithing, casting, armouring, chain mail, as well as the fighting displays of our warriors.

Members of Norsa portray the occupants of Norstead, a Viking Age farm of a wealthy merchant based in the city of Hedeby.

While any portrayal is possible most of our members choose to portray household retainers but it is not uncommon for members to adopt the roles of said merchants caravan guards or members of the local militia.

If this sounds like something you might be interested in come and join us! If your interested in learning more about Norsa drop us an email here.