Scottish American History Forum
OnlineScotland and the First World War
Matthew Dziennik, PhD, Associate Professor, British and British Imperial History, History Department, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
179th Annual Saint Andrew’s Day Gala – the ‘Feast of the Haggis’ – Save the Date
Palmer House Chicago 17 E. Monroe Street 17 E. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us at the iconic Palmer House for Chicago’s longest running black tie gala when Chicago Scots honor Scottish historian and economist Niall Ferguson as the 2024 Distinguished Citizen.
Scottish North American Community Conference HUB
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesThe Chicago Scots will host a SNACC HUB at Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care in North Riverside. Come to Heritage Hall, connect virtually to the in-person Conference in Alexandria Virginia on Friday December 6th (1:30pm-4:30pm CST) and Saturday December 7th (1:30pm-4:45pm CST).
Chicago Scots Annual Holiday Party & General Meeting
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesAs we approach Saint Andrew’s Day and the Holiday Season, we wish you and your loved ones health and every happiness on behalf of the […]
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineThe Black Watch - History and Impact
Dr. Derek Patrick, PhD, Lecturer, School of History, University of St. Andrews, Scotland
Burns Supper 2025 at Gorton Center
Gorton Community Center 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesBack by popular demand Chicago Scots is pleased to partner with Gorton Center and the History Center of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff to host an authentic Burns Supper for everyone who is Scottish by birth, by heritage or simply by inclination. Gather your friends etc. Gather your friends and join us for Burns Night where we’ll honor the life and works of this legendary Scottish poet with supper, haggis, whisky and more!
Every year at our Scottish Festival & Highland Games, the Chicago Scots feature a family or an organization as our Honored Clan. This year, to recognize and celebrate its’ strong Scottish roots, our Honored Clan is Rotary International. We are proud to announce that Rotary International’s Scottish President, Gordon McInally has agreed to lead our Parade of Tartans at 12:30 p.m. Gordon will also receive the Salute to the Chieftain from the Massed Pipe Bands at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday, June 15, 2024.