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 […]
Walter Elias Disney (1901-1966) was born in Chicago, IL. The Disney family moved to Kansas City in 1911 where nine-year old Walt delivered newspapers with his brother, Roy. Six years later, Walt attended classes at the Kansas City Art Institute. Founded in 1885, the Kansas City Art Institute is one of the oldest and most […]
New York City Week Join us for New York City Week, a dynamic celebration of culture, history, and community in partnership with the ESU's Andrew Romay Center for New Immigrants (ARNIC).
We will be electing our 2024-2025 Officers and Directors and will have a short program and reception to follow.
The English-Speaking Union In Partnership with Sea Cloud Cruises Presents2025 National Patron Tour Nelson on Shore and at Sea: A Life of the British AdmiralWith Author and Lecturer Flora FraserJuly 6-14, 2025Naples to MaltaSet sail on an extraordinary journey through history aboard the magnificent Sea Cloud Spirit, retracing the footsteps of one of Britain’s greatest […]
The Officers and Directors of The English-Speaking Union, Atlanta Branch Cordially invite you to its September General Membership Meeting.Patrick Allitt, Ph.D., Speaker Emory University Cahoon Family Professor of American History “The British View of the American Revolution” Ansley Golf Club Sunday, September 21, 2025, 11:30 AM 196 Montgomery Ferry Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309Please RSVP NLT […]
Join us as we tour John and Sue Wieland's art collection at The Warehouse. Over 400 artworks explore the rich and multiple themes of house and home and features work from nearly 300 national and international artists. The Warehouse is at 1643 Chattahoochee Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, 678) 528-1870. The museum is across the […]
Gould Room, St. Philip Cathedral2744 Atlanta Road NWAtlanta, GA 30305Reception to Follow Speaker: Spalding NixTopic: Women In Art History: Overcoming Conditions & Customs That centuries of women artists have created professional, provocative, and appealing work is no longer a well-kept secret. Nonetheless, there are still many discoveries to be made, as Spalding Nix chronicles nearly […]
The Earl and Countess of Derby Invite the English-Speaking Union toA Magical Holiday Weekend at Knowsley HallPrescot, Merseyside L34 4AG EnglandNovember 20–23, 2025 From $2,500 pp double / $3,400 pp single in an Executive SuiteUpgrades to Deluxe and Royal Suite/Lord Derby’s Suite available Step into the enchantment of the holiday season with an exclusive invitation […]
