Wednesday, March 25, 2026 • 4:00 PM ET. Sponsored by ESU Central PA Branch. Operation Overlord was the code name for the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Western Europe during World War II, launched on June 6, 1944 (D-Day). It was the largest amphibious invasion in history, involving 160,000 troops landing across five Normandy beaches. Winston Churchill, […]
You’re invited to hear Dr. Kevin James as he presents this April’s lecture, ““Why Scotland Made Britain: The Extraordinary Story of How a Small Country Shaped a Modern Nation and Empire” The ESU Central Florida Branch hosts many prominent authors and scholars including ESU’s own Evelyn Wrench Lecture Series named after our founder. These renowned British […]
The English-Speaking Union welcomes its members to NYC for the 2026 ESU Annual Conference. 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 […]
The ESU National Shakespeare Competition returns to New York City for an unforgettable weekend of fun, education, and performance. From Saturday, April 25 to Monday, April 27, students, parents, teachers, and ESU members will gather for three exciting days in the Big Apple. Competition Weekend features a full lineup of activities, including a New York […]
You’re invited to hear Daniel Stashower as he presents this May’s lecture, “The Man Who Created Sherlock Holmes.” The ESU Central Florida Branch hosts many prominent authors and scholars including ESU’s own Evelyn Wrench Lecture Series named after our founder. These renowned British and American speakers present programs on a wide range of topics, including but […]
You’re invited to hear Dr. Mark Skousen as he presents September’s lecture, “Ben Franklin: The Mind That Sparked a Nation.” The ESU Central Florida Branch hosts many prominent authors and scholars, including ESU’s own Evelyn Wrench Lecture Series named after our founder. These renowned British and American speakers present programs on a wide range of […]
Philadelphia, PA., America’s first capital, held a pivotal role as the cradle of American democracy. When George Washington took the oath of office in 1789, Philadelphia had the largest free and literate community of Africans in the entire British Atlantic. This community raised families, built institutions, created opportunities for self-emancipated Africans to continue north, fought for equal rights, and they participated in public […]
Daniel Boone (1734-1820) was an American pioneer, trailblazer, outdoorsman, revolutionary, and adventurer whose frontier exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States. The story of the early settlement of Kentucky is well documented, and Daniel Boone is most famous for his exploration and settlement of what is now the U.S. […]
In this interactive session, held at ESU Headquarters in NYC and online via Zoom, Natasha Ippolito, will share practical strategies for bringing Shakespeare to life in your classroom. Teachers will explore exercises for working with Shakespeare’s text, adapting scenes, and helping students build confidence through performance. Participants will also have the opportunity to take part […]
The Fall Dinner is a sublime opportunity for Central Florida members and new friends to celebrate the season in style. Come enjoy a night of delectables and wonderful entertainment! Cocktails 6:00 p.m. | Dinner 6:45 p.m. | Entertainment 7:30 p.m. Entertainment: We are delighted to welcome Zoe Kindley, award-winning West End performer, internationally acclaimed vocal coach, […]
You’re invited to hear Dr. Tim Riley as he presents the November lecture, “Churchill: The Language of Leadership.” The ESU Central Florida Branch hosts many prominent authors and scholars, including ESU’s own Evelyn Wrench Lecture Series named after our founder. These renowned British and American speakers present programs on a wide range of topics, including […]
Today our ESU Happy Hour takes us on a journey through the pivotal events that shaped America 250 years ago, this time in the great state of Virginia, where revolutionary ideas became constitutional action. On May 15, 1776, at the Fifth Virginia Convention in Williamsburg, delegates in Philadelphia proposed to transition Virginia from a British […]