Upcoming Celtic Events in Central PA

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Celtic Classic Festival in Bethlehem PA

Five stages of continuous entertainment featuring international, national and regional artists.  This is a free event!

The Celtic Classic Hours are:  Friday – 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm   Saturday – 10:00 am – 10:00 pm   Sunday – 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

 
Kirkin ‘O Tartan:  Sunday, October 13, 2024 (10:00 AM church service)
All Saints Episcopal Church, 310 Elm Ave, Hershey, PA
Our traditional Kirkin ‘O Tartan service will be held in Hershey this year.  As is our practice, we move the Kirkin service to various area churches to broaden the reach for why we hold the Kirkin.  During this church service, we recognize the time in history when the wearing of the tartan and the playing of the bagpipes were banned.  Anyone in attendance may present a tartan cloth to have it blessed.   
 
St. Andrews Dinner and Meeting: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 (6:00 -9:00 PM)
Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg, PA
Our annual St. Andrews dinner will once again be held at the Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church.  The evening will include a pot-luck dinner and entertainment/education component which will be determined at a later date.
 
Burns Night, Saturday, January 25, 2025 (5:00 – 9:00 PM)
Penn Harris Hotel, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, PA
The Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania will hold its 69th Burns Night celebrating the 266th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns on the last Saturday in January 2025.  Since Burns was born on January 25, 1759, this year we will actually be celebrating on the anniversary of his birth.  This is our biggest event of the year and a night filled with ceremony and toasts, musical entertainment including bagpiping, good food including haggis, and an opportunity to wear a kilt and/or a sash.  It is also a perfect time to introduce someone to why we celebrate being Scottish and why Robert Burns is important.  Our musical entertainment at this Burns Night will be presented by Charlie Zahm and Tad Marks.
 

 

Want to know what goes on at a Burns Night Supper? 

Please click on the link  of our Burns Night Supper that highlights our 2023 event celebrating Robert Burns.  This an opportunity for those who have never attended one to see what they can expect to experience at Burns Night 2024.   Recording provided by USA Kilts

 

 

 

Please visit and “like” us on our FaceBook page Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania .

 It might be of interest that the Great Scot website shows a registered Ukraine Forever tartan.

 
 

 

 

OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY

 

To promote an interest in the history, culture, and traditions of Scotland and Scottish Americans in Central Pennsylvania

To develop and strengthen the bonds of friendship and good fellowship through entertainment and social gatherings

To keep members informed of Scottish related events and activities occurring regionally and nationally.

And to preserve fond memories of Auld Lang Syne.

Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania

 

Officers and Board of Directors

President: Ken Millage

Vice-President: Dr. Kathleen White

Secretary: Jennifer Gardner

Treasurer: Dr David Smith

Chaplain: Heather Zeigler

Social Media and Website: Shannon Smith

Piper: William Gable

Directors: Fred Hait, Dan Maresh, Ted Martin, Verlyn Hays, Marcia Wallace Shore

PAST PRESIDENTS

Charlene Kemp

TARTAN BANNERS of the SOCIETY

Given by individuals and families to honor their Scottish heritage

These banners are displayed at various Society and public occasions