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Upcoming Celtic Events in Central PA<\/span><\/h1>\r\n

Check back often for updated information!\u00a0 We will be at these events!\u00a0 Stop by and say Hello!\u00a0 More area festivals and additional details are on our “Events” page.<\/p>\r\n

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\"Dills\u00a0 \u00a0Dills Celtic Festival<\/a>\u00a0(click the link for their website)<\/h6>\r\n
April 17, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM\u00a0 \u00a0April 18, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM<\/h5>\r\n

The Scottish Society will be in the Clan Tent area, stop by and visit us!\u00a0 We might even have shortbread to share!!<\/p>\r\n

April 19\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Americana – Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday details available at https:\/\/dillsburgarts.org\/<\/div>\r\n
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May 12\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Scottish Society’s Annual Business Meeting and Election – look for details in your email in May.<\/div>\r\n
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May 16\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Artillery Ridge Campground History Weekend – more details are available on their website https:\/\/www.artilleryridge.com\/activities\/events\/<\/div>\r\n
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\"Celtic Celtic Fling at the PA Ren Faire<\/a>\u00a0 (click the link for their website)<\/h5>\r\n

\u00a0Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28, 2026
<\/i>\u00a0Gates Open at 11AM\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a02775 Lebanon Rd. Manheim, PA 17545
The Scottish Society will be in the Clan Tent area, stop by and see us!
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Want to know what goes on at a Burns Night Supper?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Please click on the link\u00a0 of our Burns Night Supper<\/a> that highlights our 2023 event celebrating Robert Burns.\u00a0 This an opportunity for those who have never attended one to see what they can expect to experience at Burns Night 2024.\u00a0 \u00a0Recording provided by USA Kilts<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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Please visit and “like” us on our FaceBook page Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania .<\/a><\/p>\r\n

\u00a0It might be of interest that the Great Scot<\/a> website shows a registered Ukraine Forever tartan.<\/p>\r\n

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OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY<\/em><\/span><\/center>\r\n

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To promote an interest in the history, culture, and traditions of Scotland and Scottish Americans in Central Pennsylvania<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\r\n

To develop and strengthen the bonds of friendship and good fellowship through entertainment and social gatherings<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\r\n

To keep members informed of Scottish related events and activities occurring regionally and nationally.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\r\n

And to preserve fond memories of Auld Lang Syne.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\r\n
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Scottish Society <\/span>of <\/span>Central Pennsylvania<\/span>
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Officers and Board of Directors<\/u><\/p>\r\n

President: Ken Millage<\/p>\r\n

Vice-President: Dr. Kathleen White<\/p>\r\n

Secretary: Jennifer Gardner<\/p>\r\n

Treasurer: Dr David Smith<\/p>\r\n

Chaplain: Heather Zeigler<\/p>\r\n

Social Media and Website: Shannon Smith<\/p>\r\n

Piper: William Gable<\/p>\r\n

Directors: Fred Hait, Dan Maresh, Ted Martin, Verlyn Hays, Marcia Wallace Shore<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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PAST PRESIDENTS<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Charlene Kemp<\/p>\r\n

TARTAN BANNERS of the SOCIETY<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Given by individuals and families to honor their Scottish heritage<\/p>\r\n

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    Upcoming Celtic Events in Central PA Check back often for updated information!\u00a0 We will be at these events!\u00a0 Stop by and say Hello!\u00a0 More area festivals and additional details are on our “Events” page. \u00a0 \u00a0Dills Celtic Festival\u00a0(click the link for their website) April 17, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM\u00a0 \u00a0April… Continue reading Home<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-55","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pennscots.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/55"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pennscots.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pennscots.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pennscots.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pennscots.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=55"}],"version-history":[{"count":126,"href":"https:\/\/pennscots.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/55\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":977,"href":"https:\/\/pennscots.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/55\/revisions\/977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pennscots.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=55"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}