More photos from Tartan Day on Ellis Island

I just got finished uploading a bunch of photos from the three-day "Celebration of Tartan" exhibition on Ellis Island and posting a bit about it on X Marks the Scot.

Rather than duplicate that effort here, just follow THIS LINK to read all about it!

I will be posting more about my experience on Ellis Island here soon, including the introduction of a very special new tartan!

Tartan Day on Ellis Island

Just a quick note from New York that the "Celebration of Tartan" exhibit on Ellis Island (April 1-3) has come off as a stunning success.

One of the things that kilted men will tell you is that women are constantly asking to have their photo taken with you. Well, who can say no? :-)

In fact, one very famous lady couldn't resist having her photo taken with me while I was there.

I have lots of other photos to share when I get the time in the coming days. There are many other activities going on in NYC for Tartan Week, including Dressed to Kilt and a Parade this weekend.

This week also sees the launch of a new special tartan for Ellis Island (and the millions of immigrants who came through, and their descendants). But that's another blog post....

Special Tartan Exhibit on Ellis Island

Every year for the past ten years, the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, in conjunction with the Clan Currie Society, has put on a weekend-long special exhibit for Tartan Day (April 6).

(For those who are unaware of Tartan Day, click here.)

Exhibits on Ellis Island over the past decade have focused on Scottish immigration to the US, Scottish film, crafts, music, history, and other aspects of Scottish culture.

This year, appropriately enough, the focus of the exhibit will be on tartan itself as an important cultural icon of Scotland.

You can learn more about the special program, "A Celebration of Tartan," by visiting the official Tartan Day on Ellis Island site, here.

The exhibit will be open from April 1-3, and is free to the public. I will be there all three days, with information about the Scottish Tartans Museum. I am greatly looking forward to it. If you are one of the 30,000+ visitors who are expected to come through the exhibit each day, please come and say hi!