After a lapse of almost 10 years, I once again sought out a convention, this time Historicon. The convention is run by the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society. The original location was a large hotel and convention center in Harrisburg, PA, but the space was too small to accommodate the large convention so it was later moved to a hotel in Lancaster and even later moved to Fredericksburg, VA.
Imagine a time when the Internet was in its infancy. Walking into the dealers’ room was like walking into a fabulous miniatures mega-store.
The convention is devoted to miniatures wargaming and there is surprisingly little else on display which is of course pretty delightful. There is a flea market, a dealers’ area, and considerable room for gaming and presentations. A stroll through the gaming area is always interesting as some clubs and individuals will put on games with stunning figures and terrain. It can be a bit overwhelming but at the same time a helpful inspiration. If you want to see just how far gaming has gone, this is the place.
