Celebrate the birth of Scotland's beloved poet, Robert Burns, with a hearty meal of traditional Scottish fare, including haggis prepared by the Millstone Café's Executive Chef Justin Rumsey and a tasting selection of single-malt whiskies. A bagpiper will perform stirring Scottish music to accompany the haggis as it is brought to the table. During the meal, Brandywine Board Member Jack Hines will guide us in single-malt whisky tastings carefully paired with each delicious course.

The Museum doors and galleries will open at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets for this event are transferable, but not refundable.

EVENT HISTORY:
Each year, Scots from all over the world gather in the dark days of winter for a traditional evening meal and a joyous celebration to commemorate the birthday of one of their favorite sons, Robert Burns. Born on January 25, 1759, on a tenant farm, Burns captured the imagination and spirit of the Scottish people with his prose and poetry. He was lionized during his lifetime all over his native land. A few years after his untimely death at 37, his friends began to gather on his birthday for a meal and to toast to his “immortal memory.” The tradition has continued for over 200 years and spread to every country where Scots have settled.