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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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Our friends at Carlisle Theatre are bringing the Kilmaine Saints to their stage on Saturday, September 19. The Kilmaine Saints are equal parts Irish swagger, Scottish pride, and whiskey. This explosive Celtic rock band from central PA will steal your heart, your spirit, and your pint when you\u2019re not looking.\u00a0\u00a0<\/u>Music information may be found at\u00a0https:\/\/www.kilmainesaints.com\/music<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n
Tickets may be purchased at the website\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/bdh6bmfx<\/a>.\u00a0 The theater is making attending more affordable by offering $5.00 off on tickets by using the code WEE26.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/div>\r\n
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September 19 & 20, 2026 \u2022 Gates Open at 11AM<\/b><\/em><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Wrap on your kilt, grab your shillelagh, and hold on to your potatoes & dash; the Celtic nations have come to revel in Mount Hope! Enjoy a good stout, a scotch egg, and show off your calves all weekend long.\u00a0 The Scottish Society will be in the Clan Tent area, stop by and see us!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Fort Hunter Day\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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The Society will have a table here to offer incites into all things Scottish!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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The Celtic Classic in Bethlehem\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n

Sept 25-27, 2026<\/em>\u00a0 More details at https:\/\/celticfest.org\/<\/p>\r\n

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Check out our Events page for a list of many more events!<\/h2>\r\n
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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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