ASF Tartan Week New York Calendar :
Now is the time to make your Event Registrations
Wednesday, April 1st: 6pm
The American-Scottish Foundation in collaboration
with the National Trust for Scotland, USA &
University of the Highlands & Islands
Kirsten Bridier,
Exec. Dir. National Trust for Scotland, USA
&
Professor Stuart Gibb,
Vice Principal, Uni. of the
Higlands & Islands
Talk & light refreshments
The Gallery at the Arsenal Central Park,
830 Fifth Avenue, NYC
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Friday, April 3rd : 12.30pm
The American-Scottish Foundation presents
ASF Annual Tartan Day Observance
recognizing and celebrating through music and readings, National Tartan Day
700th Anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath
Program will include readings and performances from
Edinburgh Academy Pipe Band,
Isle of Cumbria RBLS Pipe Band
Rebecca Kowalski and the
Highland Divas
In 1998 through Senate Resolution 155 was passed making
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Friday, April 3rd : 2pm for 2.30pm
ASF & NY Genealogy & Biographical Society
Prof. Donna Heddle
University of the Highlands and Islands
Influence of the Huguenot and Nordic
Upon Scotland's Culture
Talk & light refreshments
ASF/NYGB Members $27 Guest Tickets $37
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Friday, April 3rd : 7pm onwards
New York Caledonian Club
Pre Parade Ceilidh
The Altman Building
135 West 18th Street, NYC
Performances include
Whisky Kiss & Shot of Scotch.
Tickets $80 Reserve now for
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SATURDAY APRIL 4 - NY TARTAN DAY PARADE DAY
Many events will be taking place - highlights include:
Saturday April 4th :
St Andrews Society of the State of New York host
Kirkin of the Tartan and Pre Parade Breakfast
The Church of Our Saviour
59 Park Avenue at 38th Street
New York, NY 10022
Pre-Parade Brunch: $30 Members; $40 Non-Member
Tickets HERE
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Saturday, April 4th :
11am - 12.30pm
American-Scottish Foundation presents
Join us to hear the sound of the Pipes and Drums
from some of our leading Pipe Bands prior to the 22nd Annual New York Tartan Day Parade.
Edinburgh Academy Pipe Band, Banff Castle Pipe Band
Isle of Cumbria RBLS Pipe Band Shamrock & Thistle
Sounds of Scotland UH&I Musicians
Shot of Scotch Highland Dancers
Come join us on the Fountain Terrace for a Pre Parade moment
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Saturday, April 4th : 2pm (step off)
As a member or friends of the ASF you may march with us -
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Saturday, April 4th : 3.30pm
(immediately following the Parade)
Members & ASF Friends - Join us in celebrating the Parade:
Light fare, Whisky tasting hosted by GlenDronach
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Sunday, April 5th : 12.30pm
American-Scottish Foundation presents
Scotland on the Fountain Terrace, Bryant Park
ASF are delighted to welcome to
New York:
Whisky Kiss, Sounds of the Isalnds (UHI students) &
Rebecca Kowalski
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Monday, April 6th : 6.30pm
American-Scottish Foundation presents
A Celebration of Tartan Day
WORDS:
Prof. Donna Heddle
University of the Highlands & Islands
700th Anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath
MUSIC
Sounds of the Islands, UH&I Students
WITH LIGHT FARE, WINE AND WHISKY
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
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)
American-Scottish Foundation exhibits at
Federal Hall National Monument, NYC
From March 23rd - June 8th, 2020
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT THROUGH
MEMBERSHIP OR DONATIONS:
Membership :
If you are not yet a
Member of the American-Scottish Foundation we invite you to join and take advantage of all that the Foundation.
Click here
to learn more and to join
Donation: If you would like to make a donation to the Foundation in support of our Heritage, Arts and Culture programming, opportunities
are
noted HERE
ENJOYING our wonderful Scottish Teas from Harney & Company and helping the ASF.
As Harneys notes:
"Scottish Morn is a strong tea, perhaps our very strongest. When you stand up your spoon in this tea, it might just stand straight. A portion of Scottish Morn & Scottish Afternoon sales goes to support the charitable endeavors of the American-Scottish Foundation®".
An opportunity for custom fittings and special
discounts for ASF Members during
NYC Tartan Week
Scotland Shop NYC Pop Up Shop April 2 - 6
Scotland Shop POP UP
The Algonquin Hotel
59 W 44th Street,
New York
ASF 10% Discount applies
Code: ASF2019
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MacGregor MacDuff NYC Fittings April 1-4 by appointment
MacGregor & MacDuff
130 W 57th Street Ste 2B
New York NY 10019
ASF 10%Discount on all orders placed
Code: AMRSCOT10
