This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DebraNowell Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dunbar/1164/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Clan Dunbar at Loch Norman Highland Games Apr. 17-18, 2010 Clan Dunbar would like to extend an invitation for you to visit the Clan Dunbar Tent at the RURAL HILL SCOTTISH FESTIVAL to be held at Rural Hill, otherwise known as Loch Norman, Huntersville, North Carolina, USA on Saturday and Sunday, 17th and 18th April. While the Clan has been represented at the Festival for many years, this year the hereditary Chieftain of the Dunbar's, Sir James Dunbar, will be present. Also present will be the current Clan Dunbar organizational Chief Jim Mattern, past Chieftain, Bob Dunbar of Nevada, our Clan Genealogists North-East and South-East, Christine Kuhn and Tom Dunbar respectively, and the DNA Project Administrator, Debra Dunbar Nowell. It will be a wonderful opportunity for you to meet other Dunbars and learn about the amazing history of this ancient Clan and perhaps pick up the threads of your lineage. Please view our website, and learn about us! www.clandunbar.com Clan Dunbar will have OPEN HOSPITALITY at the Clan tent from 9-12 noon Saturday April 17. Come march with us in the OPENING CERMONIES at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning. This is followed at 1:30 p.m. with the DNA Gathering of Dunbar DNA Project participants. DNA test kits will be available at the Clan tent for those interested in DNA testing. Learn all about the Festival at http://www.ruralhillscottishfestivals.net/ or call them at 704-875-3113. Looking forward to meeting you there! James E. Mattern, Sr., FSA Scot Chieftain ~ Clan Dunbar Debra Dunbar Nowell - Dunbar DNA Project Administrator http://www.dunbardna.org/ dunbardna AT gmail.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.