The 18th annual Tartan Day on Ellis Island program will celebrate “Scots of New York

In addition to the new exhibition, Ellis Island will celebrate Tartan Day weekend with a whole host of performers including, the Rampant Lion Pipe Band, the NY Shot of Scotch Highland Dancers, Celtic balladeer Charlie Zahm, John Grimaldi the Kilted Juggler, Fiddle/Guitar duo Matthew Christian and Matt Diaz and NYC’s beloved piper, Jerry Dixon.

WHERE:
Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration

WHAT:
As part of National Tartan Day, an exhibition celebrating the life of Scots and Scottish-Americans who have contributed to the fabric of New York City. From Captain Kidd and Alexander Hamilton to Kate McKinnon and Alan Cumming; the exhibition serves up a taste of the Scots manifold contributions in science, industry, sports, politics and the fine arts throughout America’s history and underscores the fact that despite the shared deep historical threads – “Scotland is Now” as well.

WHEN:
April 4-15, 2019, 10:00 pm-4:00 pm

The event is produced by the Clan Currie Society and written by writer Neil Gunn from the Scottish borders. Melana Currie of Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada serves as the exhibition designer.

To commemorate National Tartan Day in song and dance, Ellis Island will also play host to a company of pipers, drummers, Highland Dancers, storytellers and more during Tartan Day Weekend, April 5-7. Admission is to the exhibit is free.  Visitors will need to purchase ferry tickets to the island from www.statuecruises.com

For additional information please visit, facebook.com/TartanDayonEllisIsland.