National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month in the US

Please sign the petition for formal recognition of National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month.

See HR 4652 - 2007-08 Recognizing Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month  and a copy of the bill [.pdf 32KB]

Introduction

Now that Tartan Day has finally been signed and now complete, we should join together towards the establishment of the entire month of April as National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month.

A full month of recognition would provide those aware of our ancestry and heritage a fair opportunity to teach our children and others a vast, rich culture, that has led many civilizations to success through many innovations, inventions and social structuring.

Another benefit of a month's recognition is that it would also bring attention to other days important to Americans of Scottish heritage, such as Tartan Day, Robert Burns' Birthday, and St. Andrew's Day, as well as many others.  It would be the perfect opportunity to inform the general public of this heritage.

Many other groups have months to teach and recognize their achievements.  For instance; June-Caribbean-American Heritage Month; March-Irish-American Heritage Month; May-Jewish-American Heritage Month; May is also Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month; February-African-American History Month.  There are others which can be seen at The White House website-whitehouse.gov, then, proclamations.  But, it seems the Scottish and Scots-Irish are about the only group left out.  In today's world we must be aggressive, teach or be forgotten.  We must be heard.

We have been working toward the establishment of the month of April as National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month for over six years and through that time many states have joined in the observances, although some states have acknowledged other months (on a state level), we seek a uniform national month as April and this would clarify some confusion.  Many Scottish Societies, Clan societies and (as mentioned) states and municipalities support this.

Numerous Scots, Scots-Irish heritage organizations expressed support for National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month prior to the current petition.  They are listed on a page at Electric Scotland.

We all know that strength in numbers gets things done.We ask that if your organization has not joined, to do so, with a simple Letter of Support, stating the support for the month of April as such and there's no other obligations involved.  We ask your help in the propagation as well.  We're also glad to assist states/mayors/municipalities in acquiring Proclamations and Resolutions.  Any questions feel free to contact us and for more information, you can also Google-national scots scots-irish heritage month and we look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,
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Chairman National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month
2402 S.Scales St., Reidsville, NC 27320
Tel: 336-348-1557

What You Can Do

Please sign the petition for formal recognition of National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month.

Write a Letter:  If you feel strongly about this, please right click to download. the sample letter for a Senator [MS Word] and sample letter for a Representative/Territorial Delegate [MS Word] to write the people who represent you.  (Note that there is a Friends of Scotland Caucus in both the Senate and the House.)

Get a Link:  If your society or organization would like to be listed as a supporter at Electric Scotland, you can e-mail a Letter of Support to ,   Be sure to ask for a Web or e-mail link to accompany your organization's name.

See petitoners' questions and comments.

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