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The American-Scottish Foundation
in association with:
New York Calendonian Club
The St. Andrew's Society of the State of New York
Nation Trust for Scotland
Present
Sunset Tea, Wine & Pimms
Talk and Reception
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 6-8:30pm
Arsenal at Central Park
830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
(at 64th Street and 5th Avenue)
Join us at New York City’s Department of Parks & Recreation Arsenal for a talk followed by our Sunset Reception.
TALK:
Kirsten Bridier, Executive Director,
National Trust for Scotland Foundation, USA
"A Marvelous Catch”: The Love Story Between Scotland and America
As NTSUSA celebrates its 25 anniversary and the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th, Kirstin Bridier explores American stories told at National Trust for Scotland properties – from US Presidents to the love stories at the center of Fyvie Castle and Canna House.
Overlooking the Central Park Zoo, with fabulous Manhattan views, the Arsenal's rooftop will provide a striking backdrop for an Iced Tea and Pimms end to your day.
Learn About how The beautiful Rooftop Garden has been created and maintained by the NY Parks Department personnel at the Arsenal Central Park.
ASF will be donating and planting as part of our support for the Arsenal rooftop garden.
Hats, fascinators, blazers and summer colored clothing are welcomed! Enjoy scones, wine, pimms, sandwiches and more...
Gather your friends and celebrate the start of summer with the ASF!
Order Tickets below or call the ASF office on (929) 499-9025 or email: americanscottishfoundation@gmail.com if you have any questions
NOTE: Not yet an ASF Member? Become a Member and attend the Sunset Tea free!
 ASF Member Tickets $45 |
Non Member Tickets $55 |
Calendonian Member Tickets $45 |
ST. Andrew's Member Tickets $45 |
 Become a Member of the American-Scottish Foundation and attend the Sunset Tea on Us. |
 Can't Attend Make a Donation |
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Kirstin Bridier, Executive Director
The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA.
She previously served as the curator of education for the Nantucket Historical Association during the renovation and reinterpretation of their flagship Whaling Museum and led corporate and foundation giving for the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Kirstin attended Smith College and holds an M.Sc. in historic preservation from the University of Pennsylvania.