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Scottish Society Of Wilmington
Ceud Mile Failte!  A Hundred Thousand Welcomes!

You've reached www.wilmingtonscots.org, the domain for the Scottish Society Of Wilmington (SSOW)
and a resource of Scottish culture and heritage in North Carolina's historic Cape Fear region.  This website
is meant to educate and inform visitors who seek to learn more about the historical role of Scots in and
around New Hanover county, throughout North Carolina, and all across the United States and North
America.  We hope that you enjoy your experience on our site and we urge you to visit often.
Celebrating Scottish culture and heritage in North Carolina's historic Cape Fear region.
SSOW News and Upcoming Events...

We are looking forward to an exciting new year with many SSOW events on our schedule.  If
you need more information on these celebrations, send an email to jerrydock@yahoo.com.  
You can also contact SSOW President Jerry Dockery at 910-262-2843.








July 9-12, 2009 ................................................................. Grandfather Mtn. Highland Games
The largest gathering of Scottish clans in North America is an ideal summer destination for
members and friends of the SSOW.  You can learn more by visiting  Grandfather Mountain
Highland Games.  You can also find visitor info at North Carolina's High Country.

October, 2009 ........................................................................................... Kirkin' O' The Tartans
The SSOW and the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington invite you to attend this service in
remembrance of the rich and devout heritage of the Scottish Reformation.  For other details
regarding the service, please contact the church office at 910-762-6688.

November, 2009 ................................................. St. Andrews Day & SSOW Annual Meeting
We celebrate the patron saint of Scotland with a home-cooked, potluck supper and our annual
member's meeting.  Members are encouraged to attend this gathering.  Call 910-262-2843.

January/February, 2010 .............................................. Robert Burns Supper & Celebration  
Cocktails, live music, great food, kilts, and haggis!  If you need information for the 2010 Burns
Supper, just call Scott Cromartie at 910-762-9953 or send an email to scrom@bellsouth.net

February 27, 2010 .................... Commemoration of the Battle at Moore's Creek Bridge
Re-enactments, musket & cannon firings, music, and more are all a part of this important
historic weekend just 25 miles from Wilmington.  Visit Moore's Creek National Battlefield for
event updates and directions to the park.