Events

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 […]

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 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

You’re invited to hear Dr. Juliette Wells as she presents the December lecture, “Jane Austen: A Lively Mind.” The ESU Central Florida Branch hosts many prominent authors and scholars, including […]

Christmas in America has a much richer and stranger history than the cozy images we know today. This festive ESU Happy Hour explores why early New Englanders outlawed Christmas, how […]