| APPALACHIAN HIGHLAND GAMES |
| ANDREWS, NC |
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| September 8, 2007 will mark the date of the THIRD year of the stewardship of the Games by APPALACHIAN HIGHLAND GAMES, INC. Our goals are the same as they were when we took over management of the Games in 2004 These goals are: 1 - To provide an enjoyable and affordable family- oriented festival primarily for the citizens of the far western area of North Carolina, North Georgia, and eastern Tennessee. 2 - To provide entertainment which helps explain the connection to a Scottish Heritage shared by so many families living in Western North Carolina 3 - To support the Cherokee Co. Youth Endowment with all funds generated in excess of expenses. If you wish to help us meet these goals, all donations will be gratefully received and are tax exempt. Please contact us. Appalachian Highland Games, Inc. has been designated a 501 c3 entity by the U.S. I.R.S. Phone (828) 837-5684, or e-mail ahginfo@webworkz.com for additional information. |
| All About Us |
| Comments and suggestions for our Games are welcome and will be considered. You may reach us by e-mail to ahginfo @ Webworkz.com or call 800 837-5684 |
| All about Highland Games |
Published in Ireland circa 1150 AD, The " Book of Leinster" describes an event listed as the Tailtean Games which was held in the town of Telltown, Ireland. The description lists stone throwing, pole vaulting, high jumping, dart throwing, wheel throwing and other competitive feats of strength. The date of these early Games is given as 1829 BC. The book goes on to say the Games were held yearly to at least 554 BC. In a revised version, the Games lasted until 1166 AD. If factual, the Games predate the Greek Olympics. Highland Games came into Scotland with the Celtic migration from Ireland. Games grew in number and popularity until the English Act of Proscription in 1746, which outlawed all things Scottish, prevented them. In 1782 that Act was repealed and Highland Games once more became a popular sport. When the Scots immigrated to America, they brought their Games with them. Although many of the events have changed slightly, Scottish Games today are basically the same competitive events they were hundreds of years ago, although today,competitve dancing, piping, drumming, and marching bands have been added to the entertainment schedules. The first Games in the United States were held in 1836 in New York. Thirty years later, Highland Games had spread across the country and The Caledonian Club of San Francisco held its first Games. These Games hold the destinction of being the oldest continuous running Games in the US. |