I have found bits of Scotland and Ireland right here in my little corner of the world
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (190127)
Boise, Idaho
September 19, 2015 12:04am CST
I have always loved things that are Scottish, Irish or Welsh. I was told I have these in my lineage. I don't feel that I will ever get to travel to these countries and so I have resigned myself to enjoy what I see on cable or online. Come to find out that I have a Treasure Valley Sottish American Society right here. They have concerts that feature Irish and Scottish and even Celtic performers as well as 'Ceilidhs"(kay-lees) that are traditional gatherings with singing and dancing and live bands. And then are The Treasure Valley Celtic Festival & Highland Games which is held annually on the third or fourth weekend of September. If you know anything about the Celtic games you know it is a exciting times. Much like the lumberjacks and mountain men of America. It's sound wonderful and I am excited to check it out.
Have you found that there are cultural or lifestyle clubs or organizations. in your local that compliment your heritage? What is your heritage?
Here is the site of the organization that I found:
???NEWS:SAS is now on Instagram. Follow us to check out our picturess from upcoming events. A Hundred Thousand Welcomes!Welcome to the website of the Treasure Valley Scottish American Society. We hope that you will find some things about the Scottish commu
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
19 Sep 15
Nothing in my town of my heritage..My Mother was Scots and irish and my father Greek
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
19 Sep 15
@celticeagle all of them..but mainly my Greek side since i remember all the festivals
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@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Sep 15
@Rosekitty It would interesting. I know very little of the greek culture.
@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Sep 15
What an interesting combination. Are you interested in the Scots, Irish or Greek cultures?
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@LeaPea2417 (40062)
• Toccoa, Georgia
19 Sep 15
I have English, Scottish & Greek in my heritage and yes there are cultural things throughout my State that are there to educate people.
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@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Sep 15
You too, huh? @Rosekitty is also. Are you interested in your heritage?
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@LeaPea2417 (40062)
• Toccoa, Georgia
20 Sep 15
@celticeagle Yes, I am interested. My Mother has told me a lot through her Mother's side which interests me a lot.
@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
19 Sep 15
My direct heritage is My Mom is born in Ireland not here.
My father is born in Sicily not here.
I have only seen Ireland, but not Sicily.
I would love to go there.
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@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Sep 15
You are a closer descendent than I am. My great grandmother came out here from Illinois in a covered wagon. Rachel Sullivan and I don't know how many generations before her were actualy from Ireland.
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@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Sep 15
Yes, I sure can. I have done some extensive research on old irish and scots. It is fascinating. So is the Welsh side of things.
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
19 Sep 15
That is really cool. I've never looked to see if they have anything like that where I live. I am supposedly English and French Canadian on my father's side and Irish and Dutch on my mom's side. I would really like to have the DNA that Ancestry.com offers done on myself just to see about my lineage. It used to cost $99, not sure what it costs now.
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@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Sep 15
It is probably more now. I have thought about that too. I have some Danish in me as well.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
24 Sep 15
@celticeagle One day I am going to do it just so that my kids will know more about their ancestry.
@Gloriange (56)
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29 Dec 15
Great you have found another way to come in closer contact with Irish and Scottish cultures. I feel a special connection with celtic civilization and unfortunately I still don't know any club or organization that gather celtic descendants or compliment celtic heritage, although I learnt some months ago about a girl who was going to play celtic harp in my city. I will keep searching.
