2010 Scottish American History Club Meetings
and other events of interest

Please feel free to come to any of our events and bring a friend!

There is no charge for the regular meetings so come for the coffee, tea, scones and fellowship! Subjects and speakers will be announced here when finalized.
 

Scottish American History Club Meeting
September 11, 2010
Museum open 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Presentation at 10:00 a.m.
Heritage Hall at the Scottish Home
2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546

Maggie Wilkins is a professional speaker and member of the Illinois Saint Andrew Society. Maggie was born in Scotland. Her Father is a Campbell and her mother is a McDonald.  Her great grandfather helped build the Empire State Building and became one of its managers. 

We will also hear from James Patton who is a member of the Society as well and has been on several of our history tours.  His family came to Braidwood, IL. where his grandfather, Robert Walker, was a superintendant of mines.  Mr. Walker was also active in Clan McDuff and was Chief in 1902-03.  Mr. Patton will present to the museum some of the clan medals that belonged to his grandfather.  His grandmother was also active in the Daughters of Scotia.

Contact: Wayne Rethford, 630.629.4516
 

Scottish American History Club Meeting
October 2, 2010
Museum open 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Presentation at 10:00 a.m.
Heritage Hall at the Scottish Home
2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546

Contact: Wayne Rethford, 630.629.4516
 

Scottish American History Club Meeting
November 6, 2010
Museum open 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Presentation at 10:00 a.m.
Heritage Hall at the Scottish Home
2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546

Contact: Wayne Rethford, 630.629.4516