Kingdom Historical Trust, Inc. (KHTI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation dedicated to developing and maintaining an event site for use by historical re-enactment and related groups across California. Our primary site is located in the scenic Yosemite foothills, nestled between the cities of Merced and Mariposa, just off Route 140.
KHTI was officially incorporated in 1993, building on a legacy that began in the early 1970s with the formation of the West Kingdom Land Fund—an initiative originally launched within what would become the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), Inc. While we maintain a close relationship with the SCA, KHTI operates as a legally distinct and independent organization.
Originally focused on fundraising to purchase land for medieval recreation, KHTI achieved a major milestone in 2016 with the acquisition of our current event site. Since then, our mission has evolved from land acquisition to the development and stewardship of this property as a vibrant gathering place for historical events and community use.
The Trust is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, collectively known as the Kingdom Historical Trust, Inc. (though some of us still fondly refer to it as the Land Fund—that’s who we’ve always been at heart).
We welcome rental inquiries from historical re-enactment groups, living history organizations, and anyone interested in hosting a historical-themed event in a beautiful, purpose-driven setting.