National Tartan Day
On April 6th, the Scottish roots are woven throughout the United States, and the estimated 20-25 million Americans claim Scottish descent. During Scottish American Heritage Month, the commemoration takes place.
Americans with Scottish rootstry struggled for liberty as well as any American from the start. They had it in their blood.
9 of the 13 governors in the newly established United States, surprisingly, were Scots. The Declaration of Independence has been signed by 56 people. Nearly a third of those signers were of Scottish descent, according to some commentators.
Not only can we refer to the country's founding fathers, but 35 of the country's current presidents are of Scottish descent...
Those with Tartan blood were and are independent and resourceful. They are both prolific inventors and writers. They are gifted performers and artists, as well as experienced politicians, and scholars. Over 11 million Americans today have a Scottish or Scotch-Irish origins, according to the United States. They are the 8th largest ethnic group in the United States, making them the eighth largest ethnic group in the country.
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- In your area, attend a parade or an event
- Any Tartan Day activities can be found on local civic websites
- In America, learn more about Scots
- Wear your tartan
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalTartanDay.
National tartan day is the oldest national tartan day in history
On March 20, 1998, the United States Senate passed Resolution 155, designating April 6th of each year as National Tartan Day. The day honors Scottish Americans and their contributions to the United States and their contributions to the United States. The House passed Resolution 41 on March 9, 2005, and George W. Bush signed the Presidential Proclamation on April 4, 2008.
Scots officially declared their independence from England on this day in 1320.. www.americanscottishfoundation.com For more details, visit www.americanscottishfoundation.com
Tartan FAQ
Do all Scottish families have a tartan? Q. Is there a tartan in Scotland?
A. No. A. No. A. No. Tartans are most closely associated with families from the Scottish Highlands, which account for about one-quarter of Scotland's population.
Q. Can anyone wear tartan?
A. There is one tartan that anyone can wear: the Stuart Tartan.
