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Past Events

  • January Dames & Drams: Whisky Tasting
    January Dames & Drams: Whisky Tasting
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, Jan 10
    Member's Home in
    Jan 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Member's Home in, Arlington, VA, USA
    This member exclusive event will feature a variety of whiskies from distilleries owned by women or that have women as master distillers. Check back soon for more details!
  • Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
    Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, Dec 06
    Alexandria
    Dec 06, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, Old Town, Alexandria, VA, USA
    Come walk with us in this fun annual parade as we celebrate Scottish culture and spread holiday cheer! RSVP by December 3rd. See additional event info below for timing and line-up location.
  • November Dames & Drams: SAWS in Service
    November Dames & Drams: SAWS in Service
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, Nov 08
    Zoom
    Nov 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    A discussion of philanthropy and fundraising goals.
  • Meet the Authors of How to Kill a Witch
    Meet the Authors of How to Kill a Witch
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, Oct 25
    Alexandria
    Oct 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Alexandria, 220 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
    The Alexandria Sister Cities Committee and the Scottish-American Women’s Society of DC welcome you to meet Scottish authors Zoe Venditozzi and Claire Mitchell, who will be presenting their new non-fiction history book “How to Kill a Witch.” They will give an exclusive talk followed by a Q&A session.
  • October Dames & Drams: Books and Bevies
    October Dames & Drams: Books and Bevies
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, Oct 18
    Hawk & Griffin
    Oct 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Hawk & Griffin, 435 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA 22180, USA
    Do you share the Scottish love of a good tale?
  • September Dames & Drams: Author Tormod Cockburn
    September Dames & Drams: Author Tormod Cockburn
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, Sep 13
    Zoom
    Sep 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    SAWS is excited to welcome Scottish author Tormod Cockburn as a special guest speaker to our September Dames & Drams. Tormod is a thriller fiction novelist who is best known for the “Mysterious Scotland” series of novels. Join us as we hear about his latest novel release!
  • 51st Virginia Scottish Games
    51st Virginia Scottish Games
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, Aug 30
    The Plains
    Aug 30, 2025, 9:00 PM – Aug 31, 2025, 10:00 AM
    The Plains, 5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, VA 20198, USA
    Save the date for the Virginia Scottish Games. Visit SAWS’s tent at the games. Stay tuned for more details.
  • SAWS Anniversary & Annual Membership Meeting Dinner
    SAWS Anniversary & Annual Membership Meeting Dinner
    RSVP Closed
    Thu, Jun 19
    Chevy Chase
    Jun 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chevy Chase, 5471 Wisconsin Ave suite a, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, USA
    SAWS annual membership meeting and anniversary celebration. This is a members event.
  • World of Historic Scotland: Talk and Reception with Dorothy Hoskins
    World of Historic Scotland: Talk and Reception with Dorothy Hoskins
    RSVP Closed
    Wed, May 21
    Washington
    May 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Washington, 1801 F St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
    SAWS invites you to an evening talk with Dorothy Hoskins, Head of Development at Historic Scotland. Tickets are available through American Scottish Foundation: https://americanscottishfoundation.com/events/2025-DC_May_Historic_Scotland.html
  • May Dames and Drams: Zoom Event
    May Dames and Drams: Zoom Event
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, May 10
    Zoom
    May 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    Fix yourself your favorite beverage and join us for a late morning zoom event. Catch up with other members and chat about all things Scottish. This is a perfect opportunity for potential new members to meet current members and find out more about SAWS.
  • NYC Tartan Day Parade 2025
    NYC Tartan Day Parade 2025
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, Apr 05
    New York
    Apr 05, 2025, 1:00 PM
    New York, New York, NY, USA
    Join SAWS at the New York Tartan Day Parade on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
  • March Dames and Drams
    March Dames and Drams
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, Mar 08
    MacMillan Spirit House
    Mar 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    MacMillan Spirit House, 500 Montgomery St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
    Join us at the Ballyshaners Parade, followed by a post parade lunch at the Macmillan’s Spirit House.
  • Meet the Founder: Kim Cameron of Gin Bothy
    Meet the Founder: Kim Cameron of Gin Bothy
    RSVP Closed
    Wed, Feb 26
    MacMillan Spirit House
    Feb 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    MacMillan Spirit House, 500 Montgomery St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
    Gin Bothy founder, Kim Cameron, will share stories, songs, and drams at this exclusive tasting event featuring her original Bothy Gin and brand new Gunshot Whisky Liqueur.
  • Green Spring Gardens Lecture & Tea
    Green Spring Gardens Lecture & Tea
    Sat, Feb 15
    Alexandria
    Feb 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, 4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312, USA
    Save the date for this fun tea. Seats are limited, so email ScottishWomenDC@gmail.com today to secure your spot! Ticket sales end Thursday, February 6th.
  • January Dames and Drams
    January Dames and Drams
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, Jan 11
    Zoom
    Jan 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Zoom
    Get your favorite warm drink and join us for mid-morning chat!
  • SAWS annual Christmas Ceilidh
    SAWS annual Christmas Ceilidh
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, Dec 14
    3000 Spout Run Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
    Dec 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    3000 Spout Run Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
    Join us for SAWS annual Christmas Ceilidh.
  • 23rd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk
    23rd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, Dec 07
    Alexandria
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, St Asaph St, between Wolfe & Wilkes Alexandria, VA, USA
    Join us for this year’s annual Scottish Christmas Walk. Parade with members through downtown Old Town Alexandria to jump start your Christmas season.
  • November Dames & Drams: lunch
    November Dames & Drams: lunch
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, Nov 09
    Blackwall Hitch
    Nov 09, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Blackwall Hitch, 5 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
    Join us for a fun lunch with fellow SAWS members. All are welcome!
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