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History of the New Hampshire Tartan
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In 1993, the Idea of creating a New Hampshire Tartan, for
the 20th Anniversary of the New Hampshire Highland Games in 1995,
was initiated. Designed by handweaver Ralf Hartwell of Newton, NH,
the New Hampshire Tartan is unique in its Color tones,
in that Special Dye Lots must be prepared for the Coloring process.
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With the Review and Verification of the Design as Original and Authentic by the Tartan Educational and Cultural Association
and the International Association of Tartan Studies,
NH State Representative Stephen Avery arranged for
Governor Stephen Merrill to proclaim the Tartan as the
State Tartan of New Hampshire in June of 1994.
In January of 1995, Avery introduced a Bill
to the NH Legislature for permanent Recognition,
Which was passed in May, 1995.
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The New Hampshire Tartan is woven in Scotland
and is distributed through the St. Andrew's Society of New Hampshire.
Wearables, such as Ties, Scarves, Sashes and Tams,
Are available from the
Society and from Scottish shops carrying Lochcarron products.
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All of the Proceeds from sales of the New Hampshire Tartan
go into the Scholarship Funds of the St. Andrew's Society
of New Hampshire and the Scottish Scholarship Fund of
New Hampshire (established by the NH Gathering of the
Scottish Clans, Inc./NH Highland Games).
Both non-profit organizations provide financial support
for the furthering of Scottish Arts and Culture,
in New Hampshire and the Northeastern United States
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