When is National Tartan Day?

Thursday April 6th

On April 6th, the Scottish heritage carries on throughout the United States, and the estimated 20-25 million Americans claim Scottish descent. The commemoration takes place during Scottish American Heritage Month.

NATIONAL TARTAN DAY – April 6th

Americans with Scottish rootstry struggled for independence as much as any American from the start. It was in their blood.

9 of the 13 governors in the newly established United States were Scots, surprisingly. The Declaration of Independence has been signed by 56 people. According to some commentators, nearly a third of those signers were of Scottish descent.

Not only can we refer to the country's founding fathers, but 35 of the country's current presidents are of Scottish descent.

Many with Tartan blood were and are resourceful, independent, and resourceful. They are both prolific inventors and writers. They are also prolific writers and writers. They are gifted musicians and performers, experienced executives, and scholars. Over 11 million Americans have claimed Scottish or Scotch-Irish roots in the United States today. They are the eighth largest ethnic group in the United States, making them the eighth largest ethnic group in the country.