Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/06/2022
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Centennial Park, Corning
Categories
You are cordially invited to the Corning Tartan Day Celebration at Centennial
Park, Corning, N.Y. to be held on Wednesday, April, 6, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7
p.m. More information below.
For any questions, comments or concerns, please email us at:
info@sasst.org
History of Tartan Day
On April 6, 1320, fifty-one Scottish nobles signed the Declaration of Arbroath,
formally declaring their independence from England stating in part: “For we fight not
for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone which no good man give sup
except for his life.” From its early beginnings, Americans with Scottish ancestry
endeavored for freedom as much as any American. It was in their blood.
On March 20, 1998, the United States Senate passed Resolution 155, designating
April 6th of each year as National Tartan Day. The day recognizes Scottish
Americans and their achievements and 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.
Order of Events
Welcome by The Chief of The Scottish American Society of the Southern Tier, Tim Swan
Invocation by The Reverend Troy Preston, Christ Episcopal Church, Corning
National Anthem: Michael Burrell
Proclamation Presented by Corning Mayor Boland
Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans by The Reverend Preston
Concert by The Caledonian Highlanders – Pipe & Drum Band who hail from the New York Finger
Lakes and surrounding area.
Market Street Pub Crawl starting after the ceremonies at Quincy Exchange, 2 East Market St
Corning, NY. 607-463-8801
