2026
UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay tuned for news on our Spring Meeting as we work on details for that event. Other events coming up soon including the annual kirking at Westwood First Presbyterian Church. The Caledonian Pipes and Drums will be playing and the Losantiville Highlanders will present the colors. After the service, the membership will march to Westside Brewery for more fellowship.
• Spring Meeting - tentatively April 11th - details coming soon
• Westwood Presbyterian Church kirking - April 19, 10:30am
• Celtic Fest Ohio - June 20
• Grandfather Mtn. - July 3-5
• Ohio Scottish Games - June 25
• Corn Roast - tentatively Aug. 22
• Fall Meeting TBD
• Ohio Ren Fest, Highland Weekend - Sept 26-27
• St. Andrew’s Ball - Nov. 21 -Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel, Pavilion Room
March Tidings
March 15, 2026
Hello Members and Friends,,
Wishing you all a very happy St. Patrick’s Day! Some Society members and friends were in the parade on Saturday. Member, Eve Brooks OSG always captures such moments for one and all to see. We appreciate having lasting memories! The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Pipe & Drum Corps (right); Cincinnati Caledonian Pipes & Drums (far right).
While St. Patrick’s Day celebrates the rich traditions of Ireland, it also reminds us of the deep cultural connections shared across the Celtic world. May the day bring you good company, good cheer, and perhaps a tune or two. Erin Go Braugh!
Every year starting well over a decade ago, I started taking a selfie (or pose) with Hibernian member Bob Harper before every parade. Slàinte to our Irish cousins, and to the friendships and traditions that continue to bring our communities together. Regards, Jeff Craig, Caledonian Society President
Can’t wait for 2027!
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200th ANNIVERSARY
As we approach our 200th anniversary in 2027, we are gearing up to celebrate accordingly. We would like to hear your thoughts and have your input to help us plan. Want to get in on planning our events? We want and need your help. Please reach out to us by replying here or you can contact Robert Reid at 513.227.3644.
One of the specific items for our anniversary is an American whiskey release that has been maturing for a few years. We would like a logo for the bottle, and you are invited to submit your artwork. Reach out to Robert for details.
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May Day Greetings
This morning, I woke up and headed right to the office. The desk with 3 monitors added a glare compounded by fluorescent lights from above. A hum from the various computers and HVAC buzzed endlessly behind the voices coming from my headphones as I tried to stay connected in some fashion to the outside world via a podcast. My interactions . . .
A Celebration of Shared Heritage
For many of us, ancestry is a blend of cultures, not solely Scottish. Even Scotland has seen waves of influence over generations—Norse, Irish, Normans, English, and more recently, South Asians. This cultural tapestry has shaped Scotland’s unique identity, much like how historical forces have shaped Ireland’s. Though differences exist, the two Celtic cultures share deep bonds. On this day, we raise a toast to our Irish cousins and . . .