What is National Tartan Day?
The Scottish heritage has woven through the United States, and the estimated 20-25 million Americans claim Scottish descent on April 6th. The celebration takes place during Scottish American Heritage Month.
Americans with Scottish ancestry struggled for independence as much as any American from the start. It was in their blood.
Surprisingly, 9 of the 13 governors in the newly established United States were Scots. There are 56 signatures on the Declaration of Independence. According to some scholars, 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 independent and resourceful. They are 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 claim 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..
