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.
The Tour we have all been anticipating is just a few months away! In order to make it as successful as our Y2K and 2005 Tours, we must begin signing in immediately with our deposits demonstrating our true intentions to travel. Our Travel Agent Kate Graham has worked hard to arrange a combined tour of Scotland and Ireland that will intrigue everyone no matter how much touring has been done in the past.
Beginning with a great four day overview of Northern Ireland and then ferrying to mainland Scotland the morning of Day 5, we will explore the places of myth and legend -- whether of your experience or a long hoped-for visit -- and culminating with a great tour of magical Edinburgh, its Castle and Royal Mile. Many Gordon-specific stops and many more sights cherished by the most discerning travelers.
You can study the Tour stops and add a few of your own BUT...the message here is: SECURE YOUR PLACE WITH THE TOUR AND SEND IN YOUR DEPOSIT TODAY! KATE CANNOT HOLD HOTEL RESERVATIONS BEYOND THE END OF JANUARY! Don't miss a chance of a lifetime. Ask those who have traveled with us before -- we ALWAYS have a great time and come away with a new appreciation of our ancient and wonderful homeland and her people!
HOUSE OF GORDON USA 2010 AGM @ GRANDFATHER!
The House of Gordon USA 2010 Annual General Membership Meeting will be held at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games on Saturday July 10th. Come join us at the Gordon Tent July 8-11 for a GREAT time full of fun, fellowship and Celtic madness on the mountain! This is an exciting time for the House and we have a lot to discuss as we move ahead to build the House. We hope to see you there!
2009 HOUSE OF GORDON USA AGM HONORED OUR MILITARY MEN & WOMEN!
The Gordon Clan led the parade of tartans at the Meadow Highland Games in Richmond, VA stepping off with our own color guard. Cadet 1st Lieutenant Aaron Todd and 2nd Lieutenant Cole Morgan of the Hermitage High JROTC carried the national ensigns and men of the clan carried the Armed Service Flags of the US Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard followed by our Service Banner carried by Mary Joe Gordon McQuestion. Jim Gordon of Maryland was honored as our eldest veteran and we were proud to have several of our young Navy men with us for the weekend. The Gordon Grill was in full swing all weekend and the food was great as always at the Virginia Gordon Tent.
The AGM was a success and we are proud to announce Kim Gordon as our new President, Geof Baker as our Vice -President, Barbara Gordon Wray as our secretary, and Nellie Lowry as our Treasurer for the next two years. Lois Todd will continue as Communications Chair and Arlene Adams will take over as Membership Secretary. We are also pleased to announce that Morris Gordon has agreed to again take on the responsibility of Commissioner for the North East Region.
Congratulations to our Charles O. Gordon Scholarship recipient, Marshall German, a Grade 2 piper from California. Marshall competed in the Balmoral Classic Junior National Solo Bagpipe Championship in Pittsburgh, PA on November 7th and placed 1st in the Piobaireachd competition. He also placed 4th in the MSR competition and 2nd overall. Our scholarship made it possible for Marshall to travel to Pennsylvania for the competition.
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!
Joe "The Flash" Gordon Inducted into the National Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY 26 July 2009. Nine-time MLB All Star Joe Gordon went to the World Series six times and was part of the winning team five times. He was voted MVP in 1942 edging out Ted Williams' Triple Crown that year for the honor! He still holds the AL record for number of HR for a 2nd Baseman and is considered one of the all time great defensive players of the game. With 24 years as a manager in MLB during one of the greatest eras of MLB, former Yankees manager Joe McCarthy considered the greatest manager of all time with the highest winning percentage in MLB and seven World Championships said, "The greatest all-around ballplayer I ever saw, and I don't bar any of them, is Joe Gordon." And that says it all! We are so happy to see our kinsman's legacy preserved for future generations.
