On April 9, 1963, President Kennedy signed a House Resolution proclaiming Sir Winston Churchill an Honorary Citizen of the United States. This program will examine and explore Churchill’s life-long admiration for America and his belief that a “special relationship” between Britain and the United Sta…
Find out more »The ESU is proud to announce that the 2024 National Shakespeare Competition Finals will be held in New York City on Monday, April 15 at the Mitzi Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center Theater. Our exciting weekend of events in New York City will begin Saturday, April 13 and will include a welcome recep…
Find out more »Alan Frederick “Tommy” Lascelles had a remarkable career serving four sovereigns of Great Britain from George V to Queen Elizabeth II in the role of Private Secretary or Assistant Private Secretary. From the death of a monarch, through the abdication of another, World War II, the death of a seco…
Find out more »Founded by art historian Count Stefano Aluffi-Pentini in 1996, A Private View of Italy encourages guests to appreciate the life of historic palaces and villas, and allows them to discover the inaccessible treasures that are hidden behind closed doors. Through the centuries the Italian aristoc…
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