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SUMMARY:Scottish Genealogy Group
DESCRIPTION:Topic: THE FIRST FRONTIERSMEN: THE SCOTS-IRISH \nSpeaker: Maureen Brady \nMaureen Brady\, a former school librarian and computer educator\, has 40 years experience with family history research. She has traced her Scottish roots back to the end of the 17th century and beyond\, and has also pursued Chicago and the Midwest\, the trans-Allegheny U.S.\, Quebec\, Irish and Swedish research. Maureen has made numerous presentations to genealogical societies\, libraries\, conferences and workshops throughout the U. S.\, as well as presenting for the Brigham Young University Library family history webinar series.\nShe is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild\, as well as a life member of the Aberdeen and Northeast Scotland Family History Society and the Ohio\, Chicago and McHenry County (Illinois) Genealogical Societies. She is also active in the Kentucky\, Middle Tennessee and Lake County (Illinois) Genealogical Societies\, the British Interest Group of Wisconsin & Illinois\, and the Chicago Scots Genealogical Group.
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/scottish-genealogy-group-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Chicago Scots,Genealogy Group
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SUMMARY:Dram & Discussion: A Conversation with Nobel Laureate Sir David MacMillan
DESCRIPTION:Governor Stuart Miller\, VP/Ex. Dir UL Materials Discovery Research Institute (a friend of Sir David’s) will join Gus Noble for an insightful conversation with Sir David on his accomplished career and other topics including: \n\nHow life has changed since winning the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry shared with Benjamin List for development of ‘’asymmetric organocatalysis’.\nBeing awarded Knight Bachelor (Sir) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 for services to chemistry and science\nThe back story on his research to bring effective treatments for Alzheimer’s and cancer to market within five years\nAnd\, his passion for football!\n\nSpecial thanks to ImpEx Beverages for providing the Drams to Watch Parties; watch Chicago Scots website for more details on watch parties. \nDavid W. C. MacMillan was born in Bellshill\, Scotland\, and received his undergraduate degree in chemistry at the University of Glasgow\, where he worked with Dr. Ernie Colvin. In 1990\, he began his doctoral studies under the direction of Professor Larry Overman at the University of California\, Irvine\, before undertaking a postdoctoral position with Professor Dave Evans at Harvard University in 1996. He began his independent career at the University of California\, Berkeley\, in July of 1998 before moving to Caltech in 2000 as the Earle C. Anthony Chair of Organic Chemistry. In 2006\, Dave moved to Princeton University as the A. Barton Hepburn Professor of Chemistry. He served as Department Chair from 2010–2015 and is currently the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of Chemistry and a Ludwig Distinguished Scholar. Dave shares the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Benjamin List “for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis.” He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in July 2022. His research interests encompass a wide range of organic chemistry\, including the development of new areas in organocatalysis and photoredox catalysis.
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/in-person-dram-discussion-a-conversation-with-nobel-laureate-sir-david-macmillan/
LOCATION:UL Materials Discovery Research Institute  8045 Lamon Ave  Suites 320 & 360  Skokie\, IL 60077\, UL Materials Discovery Research Institute 8045 Lamon Ave Suites 320 & 360 Skokie\, IL 60077\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago Scots
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SUMMARY:Scottish American History Forum
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Culloden Battlefield Explosive Discoveries: Recent Archaeological Work by NTS \nThe NTS archaeology Team have been conducting archaeological research work at Culloden battlefield since 2021. Fought on 16th April 1746\, Culloden was the final battle of the Jacobite Risings. Despite lots of previous research\, new archaeological discoveries are helping to shine light on many aspects of the battle. \nSpeaker: Derek Alexander \nBorn in Inverness\, brought up in Glasgow\, Derek studied prehistoric archaeology at the University of Edinburgh\, specializing in the later prehistory of temperate Europe. From a career in commercial archaeology Derek joined the National Trust for Scotland in 2000 as the West Region Archaeologist. He was appointed as Head of Archaeological Services for the Trust in 2011 and is responsible for the archaeology across the Trust’s estate. Derek has undertaken fieldwork on many of the Trust’s properties including Iona\, Crarae and Arran. He has authored books\, academic papers and magazine articles on wide range of subjects on the archaeology and history of Scotland. Recent research has included a major focus on the archaeology and history of whisky making in Scotland and on the Jacobite Risings\, with work at Glencoe and Culloden
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/scottish-american-history-forum-nov-2026/
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SUMMARY:The 181st Annual Saint Andrew’s Day Gala – the ‘Feast of the Haggis’
DESCRIPTION:The 181st Annual Saint Andrew’s Day Gala\, the Feast of the Haggis\, returns to the Palmer House Hilton.  Join us for Chicago’s longest running black tie event as we celebrate the contributions of Jim Webb\, our 2026 distinguished citizen. \nJim Webb is a decorated Marine Corps veteran\, former U.S. Senator\, former Secretary of the Navy\, and acclaimed author who has dedicated much of his career to public service. In his bestselling book\, “Born Fighting: How the Scots-Irish Shaped America”\, he explores the profound influence the Scots-Irish had on the founding and growth of the United States\, bringing long-overlooked stories and contributions to the forefront.
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/the-181st-annual-saint-andrews-day-gala-the-feast-of-the-haggis/
LOCATION:Palmer House Chicago 17 E. Monroe Street\, 17 E. Monroe Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago Scots
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SUMMARY:Scottish American History Forum
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Highland Clarances \nSpeaker: Professor Martin MacGregor\, PhD\, Senior Lecturer\, Scottish History\, University of Glasgow\, Scotland
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/scottish-american-history-forum-64/
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SUMMARY:41st Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is Scottish (for at least one weekend).  Each June\, we celebrate with our family-friendly\, two day festival. About 15\,000 people join us each year for a variety of Scottish activities and attractions from the iconic caber toss to the largest bagpiping and drumming championship in America. There is truly something for everyone with our Highland Dancing competition\, children’s activities\, dogs of Scotland\, a British Car show\, a Celtic rock stage\, knobbly knees contest\, whisky tasting\, genealogy and much more! At our marketplace you can buy everything Scottish….kilts\, candy\, jewelry and of course shortbread and haggis!
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/41st-annual-scottish-festival-highland-games/
CATEGORIES:Chicago Scots
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