About the Clan Maxwell Society of the USA

The Clan Maxwell Society of the United States of America is the world’s largest Maxwell family society. The organization participates in Scottish festivals throughout the United States, promotes study of all things Maxwell, and helps family members connect with each other. Organized in 1964 at Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina, the group has members in Europe, South America, Canada and Australia as well as throughout the United States. Membership is open to all who are descended from Maxwells and the following Allied and Dependent families:

Clan Maxwell USA is perhaps most visible through its sponsorship of Maxwell tents at Scottish festivals throughout the United States. We show the Maxwell colors at more festivals every year — more than 30 last year and more added annually. Clan Maxwell USA also supports projects related to Maxwell history, is building a Maxwell genealogy database which members will be able to access via internet, and publishes a quarterly newsletter filled with information about Maxwell history and Clan Maxwell USA activities.

Clan Maxwell USA’s biggest event each year is the Annual General Meeting, a time for conducting the year’s business while meeting and enjoying other family members. The meeting is always held in conjunction with a Scottish festival, with the location changing from year to year to include varying geographic areas.