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to the Memphis Scottish Society's website!

We exist to promote an understanding in “things Scottish,” through programs at our Monthly Meetings, and support for individual’s studies of Scottish heritage, history, and culture.

Come and meet us at 6:00 PM on the second Monday of the month for the Monthly Meeting at Jason’s Deli at Highland & Poplar. Each meeting includes a presentation of Scottish interest. There are also several informal gatherings throughout the year, such as the Spring Celidh (party) and summer picnic.

The highlight each year is the Burns Nicht Supper, a celebration of Scotland’s poet, Robert Burns on the Saturday in late January closest to his birthday on the 25th.

Details on our events are posted on this website as plans progress.


Thanks
Sammy Rich
President

Burns Nicht 2012

Burns Nicht is quickly approaching. Don't forget to sign up before it's too late. [More Info]. 

Please register by January 14, 2012 if you are planning to attend the Burns Nicht Dinner!

Monthly Meeting

 

January 2012

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Happy New Year!

The Memphis Scottish Society's first meeting this New Year will take place January 9th at the Poplar Avenue and Highland Street Jason's Deli.  Our presentation this month is about a Scottish born American who was the most renowned preacher of his era and honored worldwide for his writings.  With the help of Benjamin Franklin, he was persuaded to become president of Princeton College in 1768 where he became Americas foremost educator.  James Madison and Aaron Burr were among his students.  Through his travels and writings he greatly advanced Presbyterianism throughout America and was the only clergyman to sign the Declaration of Independence.  Who is this famous minister, educator and founding father of our great country?  Come and join us on January 9th at 6:00 pm and MSSI member Dick White will tell us more about this fascinating individual whose statue can be found in Scotland and the United States!


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