July 10-11, 2010
Welcome!!
The purpose of the Caledonian Games Association is "to preserve and perpetuate Scottish social manners and customs" as sited in the 1899 Constitution of the Caledonian Society of Umatilla County; and to illuminate the city of Athena and its heritage. Our shared vision is to sponsor the Caledonian Games, a Scottish Heritage Festival with games, events, entertainment, music, food and dancing that are founded in the Scottish tradition.History:
History of the Games:
The centennial year of 1999 was a great year for the Caledonian Games. Athena's friendly tradition is still extended since 100 years ago. We still are "small, fun, relaxed, and friendly." Those words describe Athena's tradition for a century. People come here and remember. So gather your clan and bring them all here to Athena.
Don Duncan of Athena re-instituted our tradition in the 1976 bicentennial year as part of the country's celebrations. Don did a splendid job of gathering, organizing and promoting and in a short time put the Caledonian Games on the map. Barrett Tillman, Clint Sloan, Sharon Dawn, Berle Nash and Sue Friese have all chaired the Caledonian Games committees. Sue still hangs in there as chairperson of the present day Caledonian Games.
We still say welcome in the old traditional way -- Athena's way and we like our visitors and guests to come and enjoy. We're going to keep on saying welcome as best we can too, into the 21st century.
