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I have been giving public
presentations since 2002, and visiting Schools, Colleges since 2004. This started at Higgins
Armory Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts. I had originally been employed at
the museum for their “OverKnight” program, and started to give Arms and Armor
auditorium presentations for the Cub and Boy Scouts who came to the
museum. I quickly fell in love with giving historical presentations. One day, the museum along
with co-worker and friend David Naugle approached me with the concept of
giving a Roman program, wearing the armor and everything. Before I knew
it, my program became one of the most popular at the Museum both as “Roman
Dude” (a nickname that stuck after I was tiring of saying “Roman Legionary”
all of the time), as well as a demonstrator with the Higgins Armory Sword
Guild. My Roman program, now
also including members of Legion III Cyrenaica, continues to be one of the
biggest draws to the museum. Thousands of visitors have seen my presentations
over the years. Thank you! My goal is to be able to
give these programs “full time”, available during the week and all
year. I am available to come to schools, colleges, universities,
academies, libraries, round tables – You name it, I’d be happy to give a
program! I am insured with the Living History Association. (see link at
bottom of page) All programs should be
considered for grades 6-12 to Adult.
Please note both Roman programs are age appropriate as “PG-13” due to
content. To book a program, contact
me at my email (palusbuteo AT hotmail DOT com), or see my Contact page. Be sure to check my FAQ
page to answer questions. Please
email me directly for pricing and availability. Recently, my Roman program
was featured in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette: "A
Soldier's Tale: Roman legionnarie visits Holden" (TelegramTowns,
Holden/Paxton/Princeton/Rutland 2/25/10). I have been seen in the WT&G a couple of times over
the years, notably through events at Higgins Armory Museum. To help spread the word, I have here a downloadable “Web Flyer” you
are welcome to download and print out or email. I also have a bi-fold brochure mailer. Please email me and I’ll
be happy to mail one out! Download the “Web Flyer” here: Webflyer.doc | webflyer.pdf Here are the current offerings:
Group memberships: Legion III Cyrenaica (New
England area – Also includes Auxiliary units Coh. I Pannoniorum, Coh. II
Nabetea Sagittaria) (Leg. III Now on Facebook: Leg.
III Cyr Fanpage) Legion
XX Valeria Victrix (Maryland /
Washington D.C. area; Associate Member) Legion
XXIV Media Atlantia (New York,
Pennsylvania, Michigan; Associate Member) Company
of the Wolfe Argent (1470’s
Burgundian soldiers; New Hampshire / New England) Higgins
Armory Sword Guild (Studies
fencing manuals from 1300's - 1860's) Salem
Light Infantry / Salem Zouaves
(Co. J, 8th Reg.
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, ca. 1861; also portrays Salem Trayn’d Band, Pikemen
ca. 1630’s) Phoenix
Swords (Swordfights, Stage Acts,
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