Sponsored by the ESU Charlottesville, VA Branch Katherine Carter, longstanding curator of the Churchill family’s country home, will present her pivotal new account of Churchill’s activities during the 1930s, highlighting how Chartwell, his rural residence, became the epicenter of his anti-Nazi endeavors. During the 1930s, as Europe edged closer to conflict, Winston Churchill was politically […]
Mark McDonald, Retired Georgia Trust President and CEO, Author: Architecture of the Last Colony: Georgia's Historic Places, 1733-2000, Cathedral of St. Philip, Gould Room, 2744 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA, 30305. Reception to Follow.
Join this fascinating Happy Hour with guest speaker Debra Rhodes Smith who has written a memoir of anecdotes during her 34-year career as a certified arts appraiser and Fine Art Advisor. Many experiences are shared while amassing the art collections for some of the largest corporations and luxury hotels worldwide. In her book, “Tales of Art […]
Sponsored by the ESU Kansas City BranchFilmmaker and conservationist, Patricia Sims, talks about her journey to create the annual global awareness campaign, World Elephant Day, which she founded in 2012. Through her photography of Asian and African elephants, Patricia portrays her conservation work with elephants, her documentaries about elephants, and her recent trip to Kenya […]
Please join us to celebrate these courageous Georgia high school students who are competing in the 2025 Shakespeare competition. This event will take place at the Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern at 499 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Lunch, snacks, cake and drinks will be provided.
Speaker John King, Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) Jane Austen and You John King talks about why Jane Austen, a brilliant author and independent woman who lived 250 years ago, is relevant today.
Winter Park Racquet Club 2111 Via Tuscany, Winter Park, Florida, United States The English-Speaking Union Founder’s Award GalaHonoring Dr. E. Quinn PeeperESU National ChairmanHis Britannic Majesty’s Honorary Consul to Louisiana Saturday, March 15, 2025Winter Park Racquet ClubWinter Park, Florida
Sponsored by the ESU Sandhills Branch.Kris Millgate is an Emmy-Award winning multimedia journalist, bold storyteller, and certified Idaho Master Naturalist. She is a producer, writer, editor, and author of three books on her adventures. Kris will describe her amazing outdoor experiences from wildfires and water wars to tracking grizzlies and tagging trout. With a quarter-century […]
Edna Berkshire and Fay Selvage will discuss their experiences growing up in London. You do not want to miss this lively panel discussion! Bill Fisher, an officer and founder of the Winston Churchill Society of Georgia, will join us with a short introductory presentation to set the stage for our discussion and provide knowledgeable background of […]
Sponsored by the ESU Indianapolis Branch.Mark Twain (1835-1919) was an American humorist, journalist, lecturer, and novelist who gained international fame for his travel narratives and for his adventure stories of boyhood, especially The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He is considered one of America’s best and most beloved writers. Susan K. […]
Please join us at the Residence of His Majesty's Consul General Rachel Galloway. Tip a glass and enjoy this artfully catered event.
Happy Hour: A Chip Off Queen Victoria’s Block Queen Victoria (1819-1901) is one of the best loved monarchs. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days, which was longer than those of any of her predecessors, constituted the Victorian era. The British Empire reached its peak during her rule. Almost within touching distance of our […]
