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9th Annual Tartan Day South

Posted on 04/17/2019 by Scott Wallace

The 9th annual Tartan Day South (SC) was held on April 6, 2019. Overcast skies, and cool temperatures on Saturday greeted the twelve clan tents participating and Clan Wallace was among them. Russ and Marcia Harper hosted the Clan Wallace tent.

Tartan Day South is held at the Historic Columbia Speedway, where Richard Petty had is first NASCAR race.

The Governor of South Carolina Proclaimed April 6th, 2019 as Tartan Day.

The festival included athletics, both men and women, Scottish dancing and Irish dancing. Children’s activities modified heavy athletics, face painting and storytelling. The entertainment included Syr, Brynmor, and Tuatha Dea. Four pipe bands rounded out the Scottish fanfare. Also on display was Carolina British Classic cars and Quidditch match were some of the things you could enjoy

Special Guest was Dr. Bruce Durie, accomplished author, broadcaster, lecturer, and an expert genealogist and heraldists. Dr, Durie has been awarded a Fulbright Senior Scottish Studies Fellowship, and has researched Lowland Scots migration to the Carolina, for seven months in 2016. Dr. Durie has a new book out, “Your Scottish-American Ancestry”, in this book is a chapter on “We’re descended from William Wallace”. This is an easy read and guide book on searching your Scottish roots.

The parade of tartans was at noon. We were honored to have March with us, Ted Wallace.

What a great weekend we had. Thanks to all that came out to enjoy the day with us.

Contributed by Marcia Harper

The Guardian Winter 2109 Edition

Posted on 03/27/2019 by Scott Wallace

The latest edition of the Guardian is now available online under the Newsletter section.

Enjoy!

William St. Clair Wallace 1936 – 2018

Posted on 12/08/2018 by Scott Wallace

William “Bill” St Clair Wallace
1936- 2018

Bill passed away at his home in Gresham, Oregon on November 10, 2018. Born in Hood River, Oregon on February 22, 1936, he was the son of Lloyd M. and Eda P. Wallace.

Over the course of his adult life, Bill served in the U.S. Army, two of those years in Germany. Later in civilian life, he joined Clan Wallace Society, assisting at Games and convening on occasion. Bill was part of the group attending the Gathering in Estes Park in 2009. In addition to his Clan Wallace association, he was part of the Northwest Scots Honor Guard, including serving as commander, presenting our nation’s colors at parades and Scottish events across the Pacific Northwest.

Bill was married to his wife, Ada, for nearly 49 years. Bill is survived by four children: Greg, DeNeice, Angelia and Wayne, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

A memorial service was held for Bill on December 2, 2018 at the Rockwood Seventh-day Adventist Church in Gresham.

18th Annual Dixon Scottish Highland Games and Gathering

Posted on 10/27/2018 by Scott Wallace

The Dixon Scottish Highland Games have been going on for 18 years in beautiful Dixon California. The games were held on September 29^th 2018 in the Dixon Fairgrounds.

Thirty four clans showed up at the fairgrounds for a wee bit O’ Scotland. The Clan Wallace tent was hosted by Russ and Marcia Harper. We were honored to have join us for the weekend, Deanna Lopes general manager of the games and a member of Clan Wallace.

Deanna graciously invited us to a whisky tasting that she spoke about all of the different single malt whiskies that were being tasted. Russ and I enjoyed learning about all the different types of single malt.

Along with Scottish Athletics they also hosted women’s Rugby matches. Every now and again a stray ball would come into the clan tents. Heads up!

The games hosted living history exhibits of Scottish history reenactors where you could view their encampment, Vikings and Army of Montrose Free artillery, 79th New York Highland were also present.

The entertainment for the games Flask, Tempest, Michael Mullen’s Trio of one.

Something special to these games is a Scottish wedding renewal of vows. Couples may renewal their wedding vows Scottish style.

Thank you so much for all that came out and joined us for the weekend. We can’t do the games without your support.

Contributed by Marcia Harper

Kelso Highlander Festival and Scottish Games 2018

Posted on 09/20/2018 by Scott Wallace

The Kelso Highlander games have been going on some 30 years in beautiful Kelso Washington nestled in the shadows of Mount St. Helens. The games were held on September 8th and 9th 2018 in the Tam O’Shanter Park.

Free admission for the seventeen clans and all that showed up at the park for a wee bit O’ Scotland. The Clan Wallace tent was hosted by Russ and Marcia Harper. We were honored to have join us for the weekend, Norma and Puffin Wallace from Bend Oregon and Jeani, Julie, and Doug Johnson from Vancouver Washington.
On July 6, 1970, the City of Kelso Washington entered into a sister city relationship with the City of Kelso Scotland. A gentleman named Peter Crawford from Kelso Scotland founded Kelso Washington.

The entertainment for the games was Men of Worth and Rogues End. The Honored Clan was Maxwell, which lead the Parade through town and to the park where the rest of the clans joined them in the Parade of Tartans. The games was opened by a miniature cannon fired by the Chieftain of the games Chief Andrew Hamilton, the Chief of Police for Kelso.

The clans all voted for next years Honored Clan, which will be Clan Wallace.

Thank you so much for all that came out and joined us for the weekend. Plan to come out next year and be part of the honored Clan. We can’t do the games without your support.

Courtesy of Marcia Harper

169th Annual Detroit Highland Games

Posted on 08/20/2018 by Scott Wallace

The Detroit Highland Games (MI) was held on August 4, 2018. Ugly hot temperatures on Saturday to greet the twenty six clan tents participating and Clan Wallace was among them. Also at the games are Council of Scottish Clans and Associations and Scottish Culture, Grant’s Company and St. Andrews Society of Detroit. Russ and Marcia Harper hosted the Clan Wallace tent.

These games are held at Greenmead Historical Park Livonia, Michigan. Greenmead is a historical farm site that was purchased by the city of Livonia to preserve the legacy of Michigan’s agricultural heritage.

At eleven o’clock was the blessing of the tartan. Followed by the parade of tartan. We were joined by Terry Wallace and Jim Wagner as we marched around the parade field. Todd and Connie Wallace, and Mary Ann Wallace joined us at the tent to enjoy the games.

The games hosted a tug o’ war, Highland dancing competition, heavy athletics, wee bairns area, whisky tasting, Highland Tea, and shortbread contest.

Our thanks to all that came out and enjoy the weekend with us. Without YOU there is no Clan Wallace. Can’t wait to see you all next year!

Courtesy of Marcia Harper

63rd Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

Posted on 07/23/2018 by Scott Wallace

The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games (NC) was held on July 12,13,14,15, 2018. Rainy Friday to start off the weekend but the sun did come out to greet the one hundred and eighteen clan tents participating and Clan Wallace was among them. Also at the games are Scottish Tartan Museum, Council of Scottish Clans and Associations and Scottish Culture and St. Andrews Society of Upper South Carolina. Russ and Marcia Harper along with Larry and Judy Slight hosted the Clan Wallace tents.

These games are held at MacRae meadow on Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina. Thursday night Russ did the calling of, the Clan. Wallaces cheered as he yelled FREEDOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lots of Wallaces attended this weekend actives, Russ Wallace and family, Mark Clifford, John and Sally Wallace and family, Judy Wallace Moore and family, Larry and Judy Slight, Megan Fischer, Terry and Kelly Wallace alone with many more.

New this year at Grandfather Mountain Highland games is the Wallace clan stone that has been added to the memorial at the entrance of the games.

We had a special guest at the Games this year, Actor David Berry currently of “Outlander” fame, as Lord John Grey. Other special guests to the games are Margaret Frances Boswell Elliott, 29^th Chief of Clan Elliott and Andrew MacThomas of Finegand the 19^th Chief of Clan MacThomas.

The 2018 Bear Run, part of the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, started in Linville Thursday night and concluded at the top of Grandfather Mountain. Over 800 runners started the race and ranged in age from 8 to 80.

For the 4^h year at Grandfather Mountain, we had women athletes competing in the games. Amy Jenkins proudly wears the Wallace green when she competes. Go Amy!!!!

We would like to recognize the following new members, Karen Firehock, Russ Wallace, Bruce Wallace Bowen, Justin Crowe, and Chris Simeral for joining the Society. Also returning annual member Mark Clifford.

Our thanks to the many that came out and enjoy the weekend with us. Without YOU there is no Clan Wallace. Can’t wait to see you all next year!

37th annual Smoky Mountain Highland Games

Posted on 06/01/2018 by Scott Wallace

The 37th annual Smoky Mountain Highland Games (TN) was held on May 19-20, 2018. These games are held at the campus of Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. Sunny skies and 95 degree weather for Saturday and light rain all day on Sunday. Forty nine clan tents participating and Clan Wallace was among them. Russ and Marcia Harper along with Aaron Harper and Susanne Dykes hosted the Clan Wallace tent.

The entertainment included the Colin Grant Adams, Albannach, Tannahill Weavers, Four Leaf Peat, The Selkie Girls, Trip Rogers, Marci the Entertainer, and the Good Thymes Ceilidh Band. The Games included heavy athletics; which our very own Jeremy Wallace came in 2^nd place in the amateurs “A” division. There were also a kilted run, Children’s Highland games competition, Highland dancing, Pipe band Competition and Border Collie Demonstration. The vendors at the games included, Near and Far, The Gaelic Shop, The Celtic Knot, The Heelan Hound, Highland Kilt Company, the Scots Corner, Scottish Gourmet, the Celtic Croft and the St. Croix weaving.

Three Best tent awards were handed out, Clan Wallace won first place.

Thanks to all that came out and enjoyed the weekend with us.

Contributed By Marcia Harper

Attention Conveners!

Posted on 05/22/2018 by Scott Wallace

Attention Convenors

As of last fall the director of convenor position has changed to two people. This role has been taken on by Jean Wallace and Elmer Inman.

Either one will be more than happy to help you with any problems and they would like to hear from you about any

Ideas or suggestions of ways to set up tents and displays. Please inform them on any awards you might receive at games. Don’t forget to send them all your contact information and which games you convene so we can update our convenor files.

We hope to see some of you in November in Moab Utah.

All convenors east of the Mississippi contact

Jean Wallace

Jrwallace6@sbcglobal.net

All convenors west of the Mississippi contact

Elmer Inman

Wildmann69@gmail.com

18th Annual Bethabara Highland Games

Posted on 05/07/2018 by Scott Wallace

The Bethabara Highland Games (NC) was held on May 5, 2018. Overcast skies and 80 degree was the weather of the day. There were seventeen clan tents participating and Clan Wallace was among them. Russ and Marcia Harper hosted the Clan Wallace tent.

These games are held at Historic Bethabara Park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Highland Games at Historic Bethabara Park are held to pay respect to the heritage of the early Scots and Scots-Irish pioneers who helped and guided the Moravians in their settlement of the Wachovia tract. This game is free and open for the enjoyment of the public. Russ and I along Linda Tyrell and Grandson Adian marched in the parade of Tartan.

The entertainment included the Jamestown Pipes and Drum and North Carolina State Pipeband. The Games included heavy athletics, Children’s Highland games competition, Children’s Colonial Games and storytelling, Border Collie Demonstration. The vendors at the games included Lady Susan’s Shortbread, Near and Far Scottish, Scottish Leather, Kelpie Pottery, Carolina Celt, and Lumpy’s Ice Cream.

Thanks to all that came out and enjoyed the day with us.

Contributed by Marcia Harper