Field Trip to the Scottish Tartans Museum

[Tartan Hiker]

Today the drama teacher at my high school and I took her technical theater class on a field trip to the Scottish Tartans Museum in Franklin, NC. We were hosted by our own Matt Newsome, and a fine time was had by all.



Here is Matt telling the students about the early development of the kilt.



Another shot in a different part of the museum.

While the kids were browsing in the gift shop the FedEx man and the USPS letter carrier arrived with packages. I got to see Matt open several bundles of tartan fabric. Just like Christmas!
In one of the packages he found this little gem...a gift from our own Kevin Kinney at Empire Canvas Works. A wee leather "kiltmaker on board" kilt pin, complete with needle and spool of thread.
Here's Matt modeling the new pin against his Carolina tartan kilt apron.



While there I got to look at one of Kevin's new "Inverness Capes". What a garment! If you are looking for a rain cape, look no farther, because this one is GREAT. Heavy, waterproof, and a genuine work of art.
http://www.empirecanvasworks.com/stormcape.htm

Finally, a parting shot of Matt and yours truly at the museum entrance.



Thanks, Matt, for the great tour!