The 501st Legion (a.k.a. Vader’s Fist) is a worldwide organization of Star Wars fans, formed by Albin Johnson. The 501st Legion is the world’s largest Imperial costuming organization, spanning the entire United States and 39 other countries.

For more information please check their website 501st.com.
For the local Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the 501st visit Garrison Carida.
For the local Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the 501st visit Starkiller Garrison.

 

The Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club is a world-wide fan organization, that began as the brainchild of Tom Hutchens in March of 2007. Noticing that Mandalorian costumers had distinctive and separate needs to other Star Wars costuming groups, Hutchens decided to create a costume group based on Mandalorian culture.

For more information please check their website Mandalorian Mercs.
For the local Pennsylvania Chapter of the Mandalorian Mercs visit Clan Mav Oya’la

 

The Galactic Academy allows the next generation of Star Wars fans to show the same passion and enthusiasm. It is the first online costuming club to celebrate young Star Wars fans, run exclusively for them…finally, the Star Wars costumers of tomorrow have their own home! The Academy encourages costumers from both the Empire and the Republic, so no matter what your age or affiliation you will find a home with us. If you have a Star Wars costume, Imperial or Republic, and you are under 18 years of age, the Galactic Academy is the place for you.

For more information please check their website galactic-academy.com.
For the local regional chapter of the Galactic Academy visit Takodana School.

 

The R2 Builders Club has continually striven to develop an accurate resource for reproducing the lovable Star Wars astromech droid designated R2-D2. Current membership stands at over 7,100 and continues to grow with members from all over the world.

For more information please check their website astromech.net.

 

Capital City Jedi Knights is a not-for-profit, choreographed lightsaber combat group. We were founded in 2010 and received official acknowledgment from LucasFilm Ltd. in 2015. We perform at a variety of events from conventions to baseball games and strive to use our love of Star Wars costuming and performance to serve local charities.

We hold free classes in lightsaber choreography every Saturday evening in Harrisburg, PA. No prior experience is necessary and all levels of skill and fitness are welcomed. For more information visit us at capcityjedi.org.