History
Today when someone uses the term Celtic, we usually think of Ireland or Scotland. However, the Celtic peoples once covered a vast area over most of the European continent from Ireland to the Balkans to Asia Minor.
Celtic peoples lived together in loosely banded tribes. Today, there are six Celtic nations recognized as areas still showing Celtic heritage, including using the Celtic language. Those tribes are: Alba (Scotland); Cymru (Wales); Kernow (Cornwall); Mannin (Isle of Man); Briezh (Brittany) and Eire (Ireland). At one time, Galacia (Spain) was also included with the Celtic nations.
Eventually, however, the Celts' great power was driven back by the Roman Empire and the Germanic expansion, until only the remote territories on the British Isles, and some small sections of land along the western coast of Europe were left. These are the ancestors with which most of us are familiar.
Clann Tartan, a Scottish Living History Group, will depict every day military life as well as common camp life, during the time of 1618 to 1648, otherwise known as "The 30 Years War". It is during this time that between 20,000 and 30,000 Highland Scots gathered to fight as mercenaries for King Gustavus Adolphus (King Gustavus II of Sweden).
The purpose of Clann Tartan is to educate the public concerning the history of Scotland between the years 1550 and 1750. The group will assemble their camp to the north of the Expo addition. Be sure to visit them to experience a variety of demonstrations ranging from military drilling to home life to children's everyday living.
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