Scottish Society of Wilmington

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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...

	Spring is here and we look forward to an exciting new year with many SSOW events on the horizon. If you need more information on these celebrations, you can send your email to admin@wilmingtonscots.org. You can also contact SSOW President Jerry Dockery at 910-262-2843 or SSOW Board member Marian McPhaul at 910-471-2595. Friday, May 2, 2008 .................................................................................. SSOW Ceilidh The public is cordially invited to this Scottish party of music, food, drink and camaraderie. We'll gather at the Halyburton Park Community Building starting at 6 pm. Call 910-262-2843 for info. July 10-13, 2008 ................................................................. 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, 2008 ............................................................................................. 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, 2008 ................................................. 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, 2009 ................................................................. Robert Burns Supper & Celebration Thanks to all of our members and friends who attended this great event on Saturday, February 2 in Wilmington NC. If you'd like to place your name on the contact list for our 2009 Burns Supper, just call Scott Cromartie at 910-762-9952 or send email to scrom@bellsouth.net February, 2009 ......................................................................... Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge Many friends and new faces stopped by our tent during the commemoration of the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge on Saturday & Sunday, February 23 & 24, 2008. Visit the website at Moores Creek National Battlefield for information and directions to the park.