House of Gordon USA
Welcome to the
House of Gordon USA!
We are the families of the Scottish Clan Gordon in the United States of America. Our mission is to preserve
and promote our unique heritage and Celtic culture, as we enjoy the fellowship and support of family and
friends. Come Join Us at the Gordon Tent!
The Gordon name is synonymous with the rich history of Scotland and dates back to the 11th Century. It is a
name to be proud of and deserves your interest and support. The Board of Directors of House of Gordon
USA invites you to join our Clan Society.
WHAT WE DO
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to create, stimulate and sustain an interest in
Scotland, its history, traditions and culture; to bring together people of Gordon heritage; to
promote goodwill and understanding among its members and the general public; and to perform
charitable works. The “Charles O. Gordon Memorial Scholarship Fund” provides scholarships to aid our
youth in further studies of the Scottish arts and education. Our Scotland charity is the Gordon Highlander
Museum in Aberdeen, Scotland which tells the history of "the finest regiment that ever was." We honor the
men and women of Clan Gordon who are serving or have served in the defence of our nation with the Wall
Of Honor. We promote genealogical research, and the Gordon DNA project, host tents at various Celtic
Festivals & Highland Games across the USA and many other worthy projects which encompass our Clan
Gordon history and cultural heritage as well as providing community service.
NEWS
HOUSE OF GORDON USA AGM TO BE AT GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES JULY 13.
The 2013 AGM will be on Saturday the 13th of July in the campground during the Grandfather Mountain
Highland Games. Time will be announced and posted at the Gordon Tent on Clan Row. By holding the
meeting away from the festival, but accessible to all we hope to be able to have an efficient flow to the
meeting where all can hear and be heard. Following the close of the games for the day, all Gordons are
invited to attend the camper's annual pot-luck where the House will be throwing in dishes for those not
camping on the mountain. The rock oven will be smoking some tasty meat and there will be plenty for all.
Come join in the fun on the mountain, but if you cannot, please send in your proxy for the election and
meeting!
Nikki Gordon Middleton of Illinois has been appointed as interim Secretary. March 2013.
Anne L. Forbes' book on the Huntly Gordons to Debut at Aboyne Highland
Games!
You can get a sneak peak at Huntly Writers! Then if interested in obtaining a copy at a good discount please
respond by clicking on this link and letting John Lowry know so he can compile a list to place our House of
Gordon USA order!
Get your copy from House of Gordon USA for $35 for each book plus $5 for shipping. Contact John
Lowry for details at john@houseofgordonusa.org
DNA PROJECT
ALL House of Gordon Members are eligible to participate in the Gordon DNA project and take
advantage of the Gordon Group Discount. Septsmen are encouraged to participate. Go to the
House of Gordon DNA Project to learn more!
YOU TUBE VIDEOS!
House of Gordon USA!
We are the families of the Scottish Clan Gordon in the United States of America. Our mission is to preserve
and promote our unique heritage and Celtic culture, as we enjoy the fellowship and support of family and
friends. Come Join Us at the Gordon Tent!
The Gordon name is synonymous with the rich history of Scotland and dates back to the 11th Century. It is a
name to be proud of and deserves your interest and support. The Board of Directors of House of Gordon
USA invites you to join our Clan Society.
WHAT WE DO
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to create, stimulate and sustain an interest in
Scotland, its history, traditions and culture; to bring together people of Gordon heritage; to
promote goodwill and understanding among its members and the general public; and to perform
charitable works. The “Charles O. Gordon Memorial Scholarship Fund” provides scholarships to aid our
youth in further studies of the Scottish arts and education. Our Scotland charity is the Gordon Highlander
Museum in Aberdeen, Scotland which tells the history of "the finest regiment that ever was." We honor the
men and women of Clan Gordon who are serving or have served in the defence of our nation with the Wall
Of Honor. We promote genealogical research, and the Gordon DNA project, host tents at various Celtic
Festivals & Highland Games across the USA and many other worthy projects which encompass our Clan
Gordon history and cultural heritage as well as providing community service.
NEWS
- It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of our
Georgia Convener, Turpin Ballard, who passed on April
25, 2013 following a battle with bladder cancer.
Turpin was a wonderful person, fun to be with and always
with a smile and a tune in his heart if not on his tin
whistle. Turpin, our piper is here today and is sending
you a tune to guide your path along the low road. God be
with you and bless your family.
HOUSE OF GORDON USA AGM TO BE AT GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES JULY 13.
The 2013 AGM will be on Saturday the 13th of July in the campground during the Grandfather Mountain
Highland Games. Time will be announced and posted at the Gordon Tent on Clan Row. By holding the
meeting away from the festival, but accessible to all we hope to be able to have an efficient flow to the
meeting where all can hear and be heard. Following the close of the games for the day, all Gordons are
invited to attend the camper's annual pot-luck where the House will be throwing in dishes for those not
camping on the mountain. The rock oven will be smoking some tasty meat and there will be plenty for all.
Come join in the fun on the mountain, but if you cannot, please send in your proxy for the election and
meeting!
Nikki Gordon Middleton of Illinois has been appointed as interim Secretary. March 2013.
Anne L. Forbes' book on the Huntly Gordons to Debut at Aboyne Highland
Games!
- Titled "Trials and Triumphs: The Gordons of Huntly in 16th Century
Scotland" this book, which was in part underwritten by House of Gordon USA and
House of Gordon Scotland, is the culmination of 30 years of research on one of
Scotland's most historically important clans -- US! It will launch first at the Aboyne
Games in the Gordon Tent on Saturday, 4th August at 12.30 and then at Huntly
Castle on Sunday, 5th August at 3.00 p.m. Huntly Review says: " Forbes focuses
on the individual Gordons, pulling together the facts and myths of an iconic family
heritage. Highly readable once you get into the meat of the history, it is
quiteamazing how this book hasn’t been written and published until now, as there
seems to be an unending interest in Scottish history and ancestry, or perhaps that
perspective mostly exists from outside of Scotland."
You can get a sneak peak at Huntly Writers! Then if interested in obtaining a copy at a good discount please
respond by clicking on this link and letting John Lowry know so he can compile a list to place our House of
Gordon USA order!
Get your copy from House of Gordon USA for $35 for each book plus $5 for shipping. Contact John
Lowry for details at john@houseofgordonusa.org
DNA PROJECT
ALL House of Gordon Members are eligible to participate in the Gordon DNA project and take
advantage of the Gordon Group Discount. Septsmen are encouraged to participate. Go to the
House of Gordon DNA Project to learn more!
YOU TUBE VIDEOS!
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