SCOTLAND TARTAN WEEK EVENTS
March 13th, 2020
One of the American-Scottish Foundation's favorite times of year is Tartan Week, a week when the Scottish American community comes together and celebrates our heritage and culture - culminating in the wonderful
New York Tartan Day Parade. It has been held every year for the past 22 years, but this year the Parade which was to take place on April 4th, has had to be cancelled.
The decision taken by the National Tartan Day New York committee, of which the ASF is a founding member, could not be avoided after the State of New York, and New York City banned all gatherings over 500 persons with no end date.
The ASF schedule of events is being adjusted and we will advise further around this early next week.
April 6th is Tartan Day and over that weekend we hope we can look to honor and celebrate the Day in a limited way.
The COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly evolving situation and we need to look to take it day by day. The health and safety of our community is our first concern.
Sincerely
Camilla G Hellman
President
American-Scottish Foundation
The American-Scottish Foundation® Event Listing - together with other great events throughout New York.
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EVENT CANCELLED
The American-Scottish Foundation presents lunchtime concerts April 3rd, 4th & 5th in celebration of Tartan Week and the 22nd Annual New York Tartan Day Parade, April 4th.
EVENT CANCELLED
Tartan Day Observance
In honor of the 22nd Anniversary of National Tartan Day In words and music with Readings from Senate Resolution & Presidential Decrees Excerpts from the Declaration of Arbroath- DATE: Friday April 3, 2020
- TIME: 12:30 - 1:30 PM
- LOCATION: Bryant Park
- TICKETS: No tickets required. The event is for all the community.
- MASTER OF CEREMONIES Kenneth Donnelly
- DECLARATION OF ARBROATH
MUSCIAL PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Edinburgh Academy Pipe Band
- Isle of Cumbria RBLS Pipe Band
- Lisa Kowalski
- Highland Divas
EVENT CANCELLED
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Pipes & Drums on the Fountain Terrace
Hear the sound of some of our leading Pipe Bands as they prepare for the 22nd Annual New York Tartan Day Parade.- DATE: Saturday April 4, 2020
- TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- LOCATION: Bryant Park
- TICKETS: No tickets required. The event is for all the community.
Musical program includes:
- Shot of Scotch
- Edinburgh Academy Pipe Band
- Isle of Cumbria RBLS Pipe Band
- (Additional Program in Development)
EVENT CANCELLED
JOIN US TO MARCH IN THE
22nd NEW YORK
TARTAN DAY PARADE
ON APRIL 4, 2020!
EVENT CANCELLED
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Scotland on the Fountain Terrace
Celebrate Scotland on the Fountain Terrace as we bring you a variety of pipe bands, singers and musicians to perform for you.
- DATE: Sunday April 5, 2020
- TIME: 12:30 -1:30 PM
- LOCATION: Bryant Park
- TICKETS: No tickets required. The event is for all the community.
Musical Program includes:
- Whisky Kiss
- Lisa Kowalski
- (Additional Program in development)
EVENT CANCELLED
National Tartan Day Capital Committee
Washington DC
will present a series of events March 31 - April 3
The National Tartan Day Award,
is presented annually by
The Scottish Coalition, USA
which will be presented this year to
Robert "Bob" Creighton
for his outstanding voluntary contributions to our Scottish American community
The presentation will take place as part of a Reception hosted by the National Tartan Day Capital Committee
Tickets & Information can be found HERE
Organizations that comprise The Scottish Coalition USA are:
American-Scottish Foundation (ASF)
Association of Scottish Games & Festivals (ASGF)
Council of Scottish Clans and Associations (COSCA)
The Living Legacy of Scotland
Scottish-American Military Society (SAMS)
Scottish Heritage USA (SHUSA)
The Declaration of Arbroath – 700th Anniversary
2020 marks the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, one of Scotland's most important historical artefacts.
A Copy of the Declaration will be on display at Federal Hall, which is said to have inspired the American Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration is a letter dated 6 April 1320 written by the barons and freeholders of the Kingdom of Scotland to Pope John XXII, asking him to recognise Scotland's independence and acknowledge Robert the Bruce as the country's lawful king.
Visitors will view an English translation of the original Latin text, and learn about the context in which it was written 700 years ago.