Virescit Vulnere Virtus (Courage Flourishes at a Wound)
The House of Burnett is the worldwide Burnett Society
Welcome to the House
of Burnett
Your Burnett Home Online.
Come, pull up a chair, enjoy your family, and stay awhile.
The Chief of the House of Burnett welcomes you to the Worldwide Home of Burnett's online!
Want to learn more about our Chief and the Burnett's of Leys? Read More...
James C. A. Burnett of Leys
Pictured here is our Chief, James C. A. Burnett of Leys.
Who We Are
We are the Official Worldwide Membership Organization for the House of Burnett.
...and We Want You to Join Us!
The House of Burnett is a non-profit international Scottish family association whose mission is to provide opportunities for all Burnetts to engage in the community, learn about your Scottish heritage, and explore your ancestry.
Here at House of Burnett, we know that sometimes all it takes to change the world is a little support.
Since our founding, we have been determined to make an impact. The core of our efforts is to bring our family’s history, fresh ideas, and passion to the world. Through all of our endeavors, we hope to be an extended member of your family. Learn more...
What We Do
Making A Difference
one family connection at a time
Highland/Celtic Games
Family Fun
Family Gatherings
Reinforcing our Commitment to Family
Charles J Burnett and Mark Dennis in The Lion Rejoicing (1997)
“Heraldry is the fusion of fact and fancy, myth and manner, romance and reality. It is an exuberant union of family, art, and history”
Upcoming Events
Sat, Apr 204431 Neck RdApr 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – Apr 21, 2024, 5:00 PM4431 Neck Rd, 4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
Sat, May 049570 Ferguson AveMay 04, 2024, 8:45 AM – 6:00 PM9570 Ferguson Ave, 9570 Ferguson Ave, Savannah, GA 31406, USAMay 04, 2024, 8:45 AM – 6:00 PM9570 Ferguson Ave, 9570 Ferguson Ave, Savannah, GA 31406, USAGet set for a spectacular celebration of Scottish history & action! In its 46th year, the Savannah Scottish Games are taking place on the beautiful grounds of Historic Bethesda Academy. Join Convener’s Christine and Curt Burnette at the House of Burnett tent!
Sat, May 18Townsend Visitors CenterMay 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – May 19, 2024, 5:00 PMTownsend Visitors Center, 7906 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882, USAMay 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – May 19, 2024, 5:00 PMTownsend Visitors Center, 7906 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882, USAScotland in the Smokies is calling you!!! Celebrating its 42nd year, the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games is Tennessee’s oldest festival of Scottish, Irish and Celtic culture. Join Kent & Angie Burnett , and Terry & Sally Burnett to celebrate at the House of Burnett tent!
Sun, May 19Virtual EventMay 19, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDTVirtual EventMay 19, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDTVirtual EventIn this webinar, we will walk through how YDNA, combined with genealogical research, can break genealogical brick walls. In addition, we will introduce a new tool being developed for the House of Burnett which can be used by HOB members to help them identify to which Burnett line they belong.
Sat, May 25Furman UniversityMay 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – May 26, 2024, 5:00 PMFurman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29613, USAMay 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – May 26, 2024, 5:00 PMFurman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29613, USAThis may very well be the “Event of the Year” for the House of Burnett in 2024!! We will have the distinct honor of hosting our very own Victor Burnett, son of our Chief, James C. A. Burnett of Leys. Victor will be visiting us from Scotland and is our honored guest at the Greenville Games!
Fri, Sep 06Estes ParkSep 06, 2024, 6:00 AM MDT – Sep 08, 2024, 6:00 AM MDTEstes Park, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
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Contact House of Burnett
Please be aware that there is some confusion about
membership and our membership dues.
If you are a person with the surname of Burnett or a derivative of the name, are just interested in the House of Burnett, or have a connection to the House of Burnett, you are and always will be a part of the Burnett Family.
If you only fill out the "Subscribe Form", you will register with the website and become a House of Burnett Friend which adds you to our mailing list free of charge. With that, you get the monthly House of Burnett Newsletter.
To have additional access to some of the website's private areas, and receive updates from the House of Burnett you will need to join to become a "Friends Member". There are no dues for that it is a free member level-you are a Burnett and we are glad to have you with us!
If you want to be a voting member of the House of Burnett and get the most out of fellowship, community, and benefits from membership, then you pay dues as a General Member, Family Member, or as a Lifetime Member. Those dues go to pay for festival tent fees, volunteer work, the publication of the Banner Newsletter, scholarships for students and athletes, and our other work around the world.
Paid members support the entire organization and provide for the future of the House of Burnett. With a full Paid Membership, you get all the benefits of a Friends Member, plus discounts with affiliate organizations, access to members-only sections of the website, access to the member forums, discounts in the House of Burnett Store, and much more.
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