August/Awst
August
is a month of multiple celebration for the Welsh Everywhere but
particularly in Oregon. Meriwether Lewis, joint leader of the Lewis and
Clark expedition ( who was of Welsh descent ) was born on this day in
1774. Other notables born this month include T.E. Lawrence and Dafydd
Iwan. For further information click on the images above or on the
relevant calendar entry. This month also saw the death of Henry Morgan
the famed Welsh buccaneer and on the 22nd the Battle of Bosworth took
place which brought Henry VII to the throne. August also saw the foundation of Plaid Cymru in 1925.
The Welsh word for August is Awst. Anyone interested in learning the correct pronunciation ( or indeed in learning the Welsh language itself ) will find a multitude of excellent sites online to assist them with this. Some of these are listed on our homepage which can be found here. The
Easy Way to Learn Welsh History
If
you were born Welsh or are of Welsh descent then there is something to
celebrate ( or comemmorate ) every day of the
year. If you are looking to learn Welsh history one
day at a time or just looking for an excuse to raise a glass
and celebrate on any particular day this section is for you.
You will also find the birthdates of many famous Americans of Welsh
descent on these pages. Though these pages are intended as a
serious resource some of my co-contributors have a sense of
humor. Consequently there are a few 'joke' items spread amongst the
vast bulk of factual daily entries. We dont think you'll
have too much trouble spotting them.
We will also be including the dates of many Welsh and American Welsh festivals, sporting events etc. Bookmark the Calendar for your daily dose of Welsh history ( and occasional nonsense )! Join
'Americymru' - The Welsh American Social Network
Americymru.com
is the
public website of Americymru (pronounced - amerikumree) which is an
American Welsh social network. This group is
primarily for Americans of Welsh
descent. If your name
is Jones, Evans, Williams or Price you probably qualify. A welcome is
extended to fellow celts of Irish or Scottish descent. We
also accept
members from anywhere in the U.S, Canada or Wales who are concerned
to
preserve their Welsh heritage. You may also join if you think that the
Draig Goch is cool. We aim to be as inclusive as possible.
Americymru
can be found here.
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