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© Festival of History (Scotland) Ltd & Visit Dunfermline it’s not all black & white
Andrew Carnegie Day
‘’Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community.’’ Andrew Carnegie
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• Andrew Carnegie Day was established in 2013 on the anniversary of Carnegie’s birthday, 25th November.
• Aims to celebrate the life of Andrew Carnegie and explore the themes of diaspora, enterprise, education and philanthropy.
Aims and ObjectivesOur mission
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• To link Andrews home town Dunfermline with other Andrew Carnegie funded venue’s, organisations and projects across the globe.
• To inspire, inform, discuss and develop lasting friendships and partnerships.
• Andrew Carnegie Day was created by Visit Dunfermline and ‘Previously…’Scotland’s History Festival.
• The event was kindly sponsored by:
Sponsors & Partners 3
• key partners:
Sir Tom Farmer CVO, CBE, KCSG, FRSE, DL Entrepreneurs Breakfast at Carnegie College
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Scottish Book Week LaunchCarnegie Library
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Isabell Buenz Book Sculptures Carnegie Library
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• Quest Social media Challenge at Carnegie Library.
• Social Media Workshops, Big Book Bash and community/children's events all day
Carnegie Day Community Focus 25th November 2013
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• Free Carnegie Heritage Guided Tours around Dunfermline.
• Free Tours around Carnegie Hall & Refreshments
Activities in Birthplace Museum Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
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Community Afternoon Tea Glen Pavilion Tearooms
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• ‘Carnegie’s Call’, Michael Malone Book Launch at Carnegie Library.
• Private showing of Carnegie The Musical at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
Hollyrood Parliament MotionAndrew Carnegie Day 2013
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• Andrew Carnegie Day 2013That the Parliament welcomes what it understands is the first ever Andrew Carnegie Day, to be held on 25 November 2013; congratulates both Visit Dunfermline and Previously….Scotland’s History Festival on what it considers their pivotal roles in promoting this exciting event and Dunfermline businesses on supporting this special day; notes that the day of celebrations will include an entrepreneurial breakfast attended by the Carnegie Philanthropy Medal winner, Sir Tom Farmer, the launch of Scottish Bookweek in the world’s first Carnegie Library, a treasure trail taking guests to key Carnegie sites in Dunfermline and an afternoon tea at the Glen Pavillion for 120 residents of local care homes; encourages support for what it considers this fantastic day of events celebrating Carnegie’s lasting legacy and showcasing Dunfermline’s unique, historical attractions, and looks forward to Andrew Carnegie Day becoming a permanent day in the calendar, with Dunfermline as the world centre for global celebrations of Andrew Carnegie..
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• To establish International events across Andrew Carnegie funded library network.
• Introduce the Andrew Carnegie Lecture with significant speaker and establish as annual event.
Moving ForwardAndrew Carnegie Day 2014
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• To further develop partnerships in widening access to local heritage, promoting links between local business and schools, enhancing learning and promoting access to information to all.
For more information about taking part in Andrew Carnegie Day on 25th November 2014 please contact:
• [email protected] +447966 024209
• [email protected] +447971 858581
ContactsAndrew Carnegie Day 2014
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