Upcoming Celtic Events in Central PA
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Burns Night
Celebrate with us as we hold our Scottish Society’s 70th Burns Night at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill. Online Purchase link
Burns Night is the largest event sponsored by the Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania.
Burns Night 2026 will be held on Saturday January 24th from 5:00-9:00 PM at the Penn Harris Hotel (1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, PA). This will be our Scottish Society’s 70th annual Burns Night Supper.
The evening will start at 5:00 PM with a social hour followed by dinner beginning at 6:00 PM with the procession of officers and members of the board of directors. Please join us as we enjoy bagpipe music, poetry, good food, toasts, a haggis procession and address, a reflection on Burns, and a final group singing of Auld Lang Syne. During the evening, we will be entertained by Across the Pond.
There are two ways to register for Burns Night. The first is to complete the registration form page that is in the Winter Newsletter (available under the “Newsletter” tab) and mail it to the Society’s Post Office Box so we receive it by January 14. Mail your reservation form and check, made out to “Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania” to The Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania, P.O. Box 6298, Harrisburg, PA 17112.
The second way to register is online at the Scottish Society’s payment platform (Zeffy) You may choose your entrée choices, let us know if you have seating preferences, and pay by credit card. Please note, when you check out you will be asked if you want to make a donation. This is an optional donation which will go to the website handling the registration. You may make any donation you choose or may change the donation amount to $0.00 if that is your preference.
Additional details are in the Winter Newsletter which can be found under the “Newsletter” tab.
Want to know what goes on at a Burns Night Supper?
Please click on the link of our Burns Night Supper that highlights our 2023 event celebrating Robert Burns. This an opportunity for those who have never attended one to see what they can expect to experience at Burns Night 2024. Recording provided by USA Kilts
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It might be of interest that the Great Scot website shows a registered Ukraine Forever tartan.
To promote an interest in the history, culture, and traditions of Scotland and Scottish Americans in Central Pennsylvania
To develop and strengthen the bonds of friendship and good fellowship through entertainment and social gatherings
To keep members informed of Scottish related events and activities occurring regionally and nationally.
And to preserve fond memories of Auld Lang Syne.
Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania
Officers and Board of Directors
President: Ken Millage
Vice-President: Dr. Kathleen White
Secretary: Jennifer Gardner
Treasurer: Dr David Smith
Chaplain: Heather Zeigler
Social Media and Website: Shannon Smith
Piper: William Gable
Directors: Fred Hait, Dan Maresh, Ted Martin, Verlyn Hays, Marcia Wallace Shore
PAST PRESIDENTS
Charlene Kemp
TARTAN BANNERS of the SOCIETY
Given by individuals and families to honor their Scottish heritage
These banners are displayed at various Society and public occasions
