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The St. Andrew's Society of the Eastern Shore (SASES) Is a membership organization open to Scots, Their descendants, and friends of Scotland.
All are welcome.
UPCOMING EVENTS​​​​​​​​​​​
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May 14, 5 PM Wee Dram, 4 Dogs Pub, Easton
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May 18, 8 AM - 6 PM Fair Hill Scottish Games, Fair Hill, MD
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May 21, 6 PM Founder's Day Pot Luck with Speaker
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June 11, 5:00 PM, Wee Dram, 4 Dogs Pub, Easton
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June 20, 11:30 AM, Luncheon with speaker, Restaurant TBD
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Email us for more information or to participate in our events
UPCOMING EVENTS
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April 6, National Tartan Day, Washington, DC
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April 13, 5:00 PM: Wee Dram, venue TBD
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April 21, 11:30 AM: Luncheon + curling speaker, Scossa, Easton
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May 11, Wee Dram, venue TBD
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May 21, Fair Hill Scottish Games, SASES exhibiting
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Chestertown Tea Party Parade , SASES Marching
See Our 2023 Calendar for More Events
We Are Growing!
Since 2021,
membership is up 40%.
We added 25 new members in 2023 alone.
Why?
Our members tell us they love the Scottish connections, the array of entertaining events, how we stay in touch through our various media, and the camaraderie among friends.
Join us and see for yourself!
BENEFITS
Enjoy being part of a vibrant and growing organization of 115 members and counting, with benefits that include:
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Participation in Scottish themed events,
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Luncheons with speakers
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Dinners with games & entertainment
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Meals featuring Scottish fare including Haggis!
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Bagpiper Newsletter
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Scottish Banner subscription
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Regular email communication
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Showing your Scottish pride
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Membership Directory
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Wearing Highland Dress
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Hearing bagpipes
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Getting and giving help with genealogical research
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Camraderie
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Common bonds
PROGRAM
Throughout the year, SASES sponsors and participates in a variety of events to which members, their families, and guests are invited.
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Curling
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River Cruises
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Rabbie Burns Night
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Marching in holiday parades
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Exhibiting at highland games
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Luncheons with speakers
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Wee Drams at local taverns
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Annual Meeting & luncheon
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National Tartan Day Observed
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Partnership with Chesapeake Caledonian Pipes and Drums
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Pot luck dinners with games
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The Kirkin' of the Tartan
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Annual Picnic
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Annual Gala
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Annual Address To A Haggis
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Silent Auction Fund Raiser
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Scholarship awards
HISTORY
In 1970, a group of friends of Scottish descent gathered to plan for a new organization, The St. Andrews Society of the Eastern Shore (SASES). It was launched on May 27, 1971 at the Tidewater Inn in Easton, MD. Members of the Baltimore and Washington Societies who were instrumental in establishing the new Society for residents of the Eastern Shore also attended the event. A Pipe Major from Baltimore provided authenticity and good cheer.