Tartan Day, Apr. 6

**Mael Coluim** · 28th March 08, 06:37 PM

The Fredericksburg Scottish Society will be out Tartan Day at the Apothecary Shop in the Historic Area of the City. The Apothecary Shop was owned by Hugh Mercer who came to Virginia from Culloden Moor serving as a physician to Bonnie Prince Charlie. He would give his life to his new homeland serving as a General to George Washington at the Battle of Trenton.

So, Malcolm if you would like any reinforcements from the Virginia rabble to take Alexandria on the evening of the fifth let it be known.

**macwilkin** · 28th March 08, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

The Fredericksburg Scottish Society will be out Tartan Day at the Apothecary Shop in the Historic Area of the City. The Apothecary Shop was owned by Hugh Mercer who came to Virginia from Culloden Moor serving as a physician to Bonnie Prince Charlie. He would give his life to his new homeland serving as a General to George Washington at the Battle of Trenton.

So, Malcolm if you would like any reinforcements from the Virginia rabble to take Alexandria on the evening of the fifth let it be known.

Just a slight correction: Hugh Mercer was killed at Princeton in January 1777. I've always wondered what role he would have played in the Revolution had he lived. He truly was an unsung American hero.

T.

**turpin** · 28th March 08, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

No problem, I will change it. Look at this way, by the time you guys are celebrating on the 5th, it is already Tartan Day in Scotland

Since when did Scotland declare National Tartan Day? I thought it was by declaration of the U.S. Congress.

**Ryan Ross** · 28th March 08, 06:58 PM

My best friend and I will be going up to the Scottish Tartans Museum (as per usual), to partake in the Tartan Day festivities on the 5th. I love those haggis sandwiches w/spicy mustard... hope they have them again this year.

I also plan to pick up my new kilt, at the same time. That should be quite celebratory, indeed!

**Mael Coluim** · 28th March 08, 07:00 PM

Right, you are Todd on both counts. Thanks!

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Just a slight correction: Hugh Mercer was killed at Princeton in January 1777. I've always wondered what role he would have played in the Revolution had he lived. He truly was an unsung American hero.

T.

**macwilkin** · 28th March 08, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

Right, you are Todd on both counts. Thanks!

No worries; I wrote a wee article on Mercer for our St. Andrew's Society newsletter last year.

Mercer was depicted in the movie "The Crossing", btw, by a Welshman, Roger Rees. :mrgreen:

T.

**JerseyLawyer** · 29th March 08, 05:05 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Just a slight correction: Hugh Mercer was killed at Princeton in January 1777. I've always wondered what role he would have played in the Revolution had he lived. He truly was an unsung American hero.

T.

I suppose that is why Mercer County, which contains both Trenton and Princeton, was named for him.

**Malcolm MacWilliam** · 29th March 08, 05:09 AM

Mael Colium....the plan is that we are to have evening sup at either the Union Pub or O'Connels.....so, if you and your lads want to stop in, you would be very welcome. We will be in 77th regimentals, most likely about 8 of us. We're just not sure which one we are going to "take" at this time. Malcolm