Past Events

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  Sat, Jan 11

  January Dames and Drams

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  Zoom

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  Jan 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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  Get your favorite warm drink and join us for mid-morning chat!
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  Sat, Dec 14

  SAWS annual Christmas Ceilidh

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  3000 Spout Run Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22201, USA

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  Dec 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  3000 Spout Run Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22201, USA

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  Join us for SAWS annual Christmas Ceilidh.
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  Sat, Dec 07

  23rd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk

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  Alexandria

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  Dec 07, 2024, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

  Alexandria, St Asaph St, between Wolfe & Wilkes Alexandria, VA, USA

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  Join us for this year’s annual Scottish Christmas Walk. Parade with members through downtown Old Town Alexandria to jump start your Christmas season.
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  Sat, Nov 09

  November Dames & Drams: lunch

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  Blackwall Hitch

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  Nov 09, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  Blackwall Hitch, 5 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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  Join us for a fun lunch with fellow SAWS members. All are welcome!
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  Sat, Oct 12

  October Dames & Drams: Samhain presentation

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  Oct 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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  Kick off your fall with a presentation about Samhain traditions.
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  Sat, Sep 14

  September Dames & Drams: MacMillan Spirit House

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  MacMillan Spirit House

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  Sep 14, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  MacMillan Spirit House, 500 Montgomery St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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  Joint us for a dram at the MacMillan Spirit House in Alexandria, VA. All are welcome!
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  Sat, Aug 31

  50th Virginia Scottish Games

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  The Plains

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  Aug 31, 2024, 9:00 AM – Sep 01, 2024, 9:00 AM

  The Plains, 5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, VA 20198, USA

  Join SAWS at the Virginia Scottish Games for a day of fun and fellowship! Members can purchase tickets from the VA Scottish Games website. VA Scottish Games web address: https://vascottishgames.ticketspice.com/virginia-scottish-games All are welcome!
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  Sat, Aug 10

  August Dames & Drams: Scotland’s Saving Wildcats

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  Aug 10, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

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  Join us for a virtual talk given by Helena Parsons from Scotland’s Saving Wildcats.
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  Wed, Jun 19

  SAWS 2024 Annual Membership Meeting

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  Kilroys

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  Jun 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Kilroys, 5250a Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA 22151, USA

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  Join us for the SAWS 2024 Annual Membership Meeting!
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  Sat, May 11

  May Dames & Drams

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  Auld Shebeen

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  May 11, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

  Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA

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  Join us for an afternoon of good food and fellowship!
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  Sat, Apr 13

  April Dames & Drams Zoom

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  Apr 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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  Join us for an afternoon of discussion and fellowship. This zoom event will be hosted by SAWS founding member, Maria Ward. This is a perfect opportunity for potential new members to meet current members and find out more about SAWS. Zoom link will be sent out closer to the date to those who RSVP.
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  Sat, Apr 06

  NYC Tartan Day Parade

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  New York

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  Apr 06, 2024, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

  New York, New York, NY, USA

  Walk with SAWS in the 26th Annual NYC Tartan Day Parade followed by lunch. For more information about the parade and all of the other Tartan Day activities that weekend in NYC, go to: https://www.nyctartanweek.org/
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  Sat, Mar 09

  Green Spring Gardens Lecture & Tea

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  Green Spring Gardens

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  Mar 09, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312, USA

  Please join us for a compelling lecture on Scotland and the Tea Industry followed by Afternoon Tea service in the 1784 Historic House. Early ticket sales for SAWS Members will begin January 18th. Regular ticket sales will open February 1st. To purchase tickets, contact: ScottishWomenDC@gmail.com
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  Sat, Feb 10

  February Dames & Drams - St. Brigid Day Celebration Zoom Social

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  Zoom

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  Feb 10, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

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  Come join us virtually for a fun afternoon of fellowship and discussion.
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  Sat, Jan 13

  January Dames & Drams - National Archives Tour

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  National Archives

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  Jan 13, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  National Archives, 701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408, USA

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  Come and see some notable historical documents at the National Archives.
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  Sat, Dec 09

  SAWS Annual Christmas Cèilidh

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  Old Presbyterian Meeting House

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  Dec 09, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 323 S Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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  A perfect way to start the holiday season, join us for this favorite SAWS annual event! Enjoy a festive time with friends sharing song, story, and nibbles. More details coming soon.
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  Sat, Dec 02

  Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade

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  Alexandria

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  Dec 02, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  Alexandria, Old Town, Alexandria, VA, USA

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  Come walk with us in this fun annual parade as we celebrate Scottish culture and spread holiday cheer! RSVP by December 1st to receive details on meet-up time and location.
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  Sat, Nov 11

  November Dames & Drams: Dovecot Studio Exhibition Tour

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  Nov 11, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST

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  Get the lowdown on the exhibition ‘Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception’ with Dovecot Curator Ben Reiss through this exclusive online tour for SAWS.