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20th Annual Charles Bascombe Shaw Memorial Scottish Heritage Symposium
St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Laurinburg, North Carolina
March 19-21, 2010
Featured Speaker:
Dr. David Dobson
Dundee, Scotland
Research Fellow, University of St. Andrews and University of Edinburgh
Dr. Dobson is one of the top scholars of Scottish emigration studies - particularly as they relate to the United States. He has published numerous books and articles relative to trans-Atlantic voyages and their passengers. Many will be familiar with his works Directory of Scots in the Carolinas 1680-1830, Scottish Settlers in North America 1625-1825, Ships from Scotland to America 1628-1828 and many more. Dr. Dobson's two lectures will deal with emigrations from Argyll and Skye to the Carolinas, as well as trade and shipping links between Scotland and the Carolina from the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Other great speakers to be included in this great lineup for 2010.
Symposium events, and Scottish Heritage Awards Banquet - Friday, March 19
Symposium events and special concert and live recording session for the St. Andrews Presbyterian College Pipe Band - Saturday, March 20
Kirkin' of the Tartans Worship Service - Laurinburg Presbyterian Church - Sunday, March 21
Symposium brochures to be mailed early in 2010.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
20th Annual Charles Bascombe Shaw Memorial Scottish Heritage Symposium
St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Laurinburg, North Carolina
March 19-21, 2010
Featured Speaker:
Dr. David Dobson
Dundee, Scotland
Research Fellow, University of St. Andrews and University of Edinburgh
Dr. Dobson is one of the top scholars of Scottish emigration studies - particularly as they relate to the United States. He has published numerous books and articles relative to trans-Atlantic voyages and their passengers. Many will be familiar with his works Directory of Scots in the Carolinas 1680-1830, Scottish Settlers in North America 1625-1825, Ships from Scotland to America 1628-1828 and many more. Dr. Dobson's two lectures will deal with emigrations from Argyll and Skye to the Carolinas, as well as trade and shipping links between Scotland and the Carolina from the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Other great speakers to be included in this great lineup for 2010.
Symposium events, and Scottish Heritage Awards Banquet - Friday, March 19
Symposium events and special concert and live recording session for the St. Andrews Presbyterian College Pipe Band - Saturday, March 20
Kirkin' of the Tartans Worship Service - Laurinburg Presbyterian Church - Sunday, March 21
Symposium brochures to be mailed early in 2010.
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