Clans

Clans & Kindred

David Lamb, presenter
Sunday 3/19 at 2:30 PM
St Luke’s Episcopal Church, Des Moines

On March 19, the Scottish Heritage Society of Iowa will present a talk by member David Lamb on "Clan and Kindred". David will talk about the association of Scottish names with clan crests and badges to identify kinsmen and how they relate in modern times to the hundreds of tartan variants out there. He will discuss particular talismans associated with families - particularly among the Gaelic and Pictish populations; for instance, the crabapple with the Lamont's of Argyll, or the mistletoe with the Hays'.

A short film on the 12 largest Scottish clans will be shown. Followed by a demonstration of a keepsake mounting of badges and tartans for display.

St Luke Church

Sunday 3/19 at 2:30 PM

St Luke’s Episcopal Church, Des Moines

3424 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

 

Members with last name names starting M-Z are asked to bring a snack to share if they wish. For more information, contact Patrice at sayrepm@gmail.com

For everyone’s health, only those who are non-symptomatic and who have not tested positive for COVID in the last seven days may attend Society indoor activities. Vaccinations are encouraged and masks are optional unless required by the venue.

Events Schedule

  1. January
    Robert Burns NightSat 1/28 5:30 PM

    St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Des Moines.
    Music, poems, food, singing, highland dancers, pipers, and games to celebrate the birthday of the National Poet of Scotland.

    More information: Shelley at shelleybain@centurylink.net

  2. February

     

  3. March
    Program: Clan & Kindred Workshop presented by
    David Lamb Sun 3/19 at 2:30 PM

    St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Des Moines.
    More information: Patrice at sayrepm@gmail.com

  4. April
    Tartan Day Dinner Greenbriar Restaurant
    Thu 4/6 at 6:00 PM

    More information: Brian at brian.baldwin07@gmail.com

  5. May
    Irish SessionsMagee's Irish Pub, Ankeny
    Tue 5/9 at 7:00 PM

    Contact shelleybain@centurylink.net

  6. June

     

  7. July
    Bastille Day Fest & Potluck with Alliance Francaise Fri 7/14, 5:30 PM

    Ding Darling Shelter
    2100 Saylor Road, Des Moines 50313

    More information: Shelley at shelleybain@centurylink.net

  8. August

     

  9. September
    Program Meeting - "Vikings in ScotlandPatrice Sayre, presenter
    Sun 9/17 at 2:30 PM

    St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
    3424 Forest Avenue, Des Moines 50311

  10. October
    Annual and Program Meeting - "Golf in Scotland" Jean Davis, presenter
    Sun 10/15 at 2:30 PM

    St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
    3424 Forest Avenue, Des Moines 50311

  11. November
    49th Annual St Andrew’s Banquet Sat 11/18 at 6:00 PM

     

  12. December
    Hogmanay CelebrationSun 12/31 at 5:30 PM

    More information: Isabella at imhurless@aol.com

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