2026 Annual General Meeting
April 23, 2026 – April 25, 2026 EDT
The English-Speaking Union welcomes its members to NYC for the 2026 ESU Annual Conference on April 24th-25th, 2026. The conference, under the theme “United by Language, Inspired by Liberty.” The conference program will include the ESU 2026 Annual General Meeting, social events such as receptions and meals, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and local tours. We invite you to participate in the camaraderie and help us advance our programs that support teachers, students, and recent immigrants.
HIGHLIGHTS
Revolution in Old New York: Soldiers, Spies & Statesmen of the American Revolution Walking Tour: Trace the footsteps of revolution through Manhattan’s past and present.
Lunch on historic Stone Street or Fraunces Tavern
One of New York City’s oldest surviving streets, originally paved in 1658.
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Art of the Gilded Age at The Met Museum Guided Tour
Uncover the brilliance and forgotten voices of the Gilded Age at The Met.
We will thank our National Patrons for their generous support at a special reception and lecture on Saturday, April 25, from 6 pm to 8 pm. A Conversation with Author Flora Fraser, English writer of historical biographies & Doug Bradburn, President & CEO of Mount Vernon. The Loyalist & The Patriot: A fight for freedom and our first civil war.
The event will take place at The Players, located at 16 Gramercy Park South, New York
Our Conference venue will be held at the ESU House, 144 East 39th Street, and the Shelbourne-Sonesta Hotel, 303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016.. We have a special hotel room which will be available Thursday night through Saturday night. Hotel prices do not include taxes or additional fees, and prices are valid through March 23, 2026. We will have a special opportunity to see the USA finals for the International Public Speaking Competition. Space is limited, first-come-first-served.
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