William Wallace Day Celebration Report

We were joined by members of a community to learn more about William Wallace and to listen to Celitc music. Jeannette MacDonald Episcopo gave a wonderful reading of the 15th century poem by Blind Harry's 'The Wallace.' Ern Malcolm spoke on William Wallace and the movie Braveheart. Avril Bishop set up the room for us.

AON Band provided the entertainment with their wonderful Celtic music. Complimentary haggis on Oatcakes were ejoyed by many. Park Lane Tavern was the perfect host. A good time was had by all!

William Wallace Day Celebration

We will celebrate William Wallace Day on Saturday, August 20 at Park Lane Tavern at 2:00 PM. There will be a Tribute to William Wallace, Scotlland's greatest patriot with readings from the 15th century poem The Wallace by Bind Harry and a short talk on the Real William Wallace. We will be entertained by the Celtic band, AON. The public is invited to join us.

Bannockburn Celebrations

We will be celebrating Scotland’s greatest victory, Robert Bruce’s defeat of Edward II at Bannockburn in 1314. Our program for our monthly meeting on Wednesday, 6/22 will be viewing the documentary film, The Battle of Bannockburn 1314 - The Lion Rampant.

The film, the Battle of Bannockburn 1314 - The Lion Rampant. discusses the historical events leading up to the battle as well as tactics and weaponry of the armies. The film is 55 minutes in length. We meet at 7 PM in the Central Rappahannock Library on Caroline Street.
On Friday 6/24, the 697th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, we will have a Kilt Night at the Fredericksburg British Pub (behind the mall) at or about 7 PM.

Virginia Renaissance Festival

Well, it's not the Scottish Games, but it is one heck of a good time. The Virginia Renaissance Faire has begun at Lake Anna Winery. Fredericksburg newest Celtic band, Aon will be playing the weekends of May 28 & 29 and June 4 & 5. Celtic weekend (6/4 & 5) will close them out, so kilt on!

Happy National Tartan Day!

Tartan Day Celebrations

Join us at Hugh Mercer's Apothecary Shop on Caroline Street; Sunday, 4/3; 1 - 4 PM or Wednesday, 4/6; 11 AM - 4 PM to celebrate Tartan Day!

St. Paddy's Day Parade

It was a fun day at the Bowmen Center watching the St. Patrick's Day Parade and enjoying the hospitality of the Blue & Grey Brewery!