Archangel357 said:
Literally living in the shadow of a 900 year old castle, the whole idea of Americans trying to re-create the Middle Ages kind of makes me laugh.
Well then surely you can understand that a large group of displaced Europeans living in America would want to reclaim a part of their culture when you live within throwing distance of what they strive for. Imagine if you didn't live by such a castle, wouldn't you miss it?
I personally love the Renaissance/Medieval Faire, I say that without a touch of shame.