Step into a gripping dialogue with acclaimed prize-winning historical biographer Flora Fraser and Doug Bradburn, President and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, as they reexamine the American Revolution through […]
As ESU Happy Hours continue to salute America’s 250th birthday, we turn to the great state of Connecticut. By the mid-to-late 1700’s, western Connecticut had developed as a quiet, agricultural “backwater,” […]
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 […]
Charlotte’s Villeins are set to take the stage, bringing Shakespeare to life with Comic, Tragic, and Historic scenes to delight all the senses. Of course, the program will begin with such traditions […]
The Charlottesville Branch will again host the Nation-wide ESU Happy Hour Podcast. The Branch is honored to have one of its own, internationally renowned Constitutional Law Professor Emeritus, A. E. Dick Howard, […]
Lunch will include the tasting of five famous wines of the area, complete with an amuse bouche with a Kir cocktail, followed by four tasting courses. President, with PowerPoint, will […]
A Sunday afternoon Christmas Party Chez Kelly at The Glenmore House. A tax-deductible per person charge will be levied in support of the Shakespeare Competition. As always, will be a “Dickens” […]
Now an event with a track record to warm the cockles of old Rabbie’s heart. Pipes, kilts or black tie, prayers, immortal toasts, an Address to the Haggis, humor, a […]
Come and cheer the contestants on as they orate the incomparable words of the Bard. Refreshments are provided at intermission. This is a unique experience for our young thespians. If […]
The Charlottesville Branch will again host the Nation-wide ESU Happy Hour Podcast. The Branch is honored to have John A. Ragosta, PhD/JD, as our speaker. An award-winning author, Dr. Ragosta is a historian, […]
This will be at the Alamo Theater near Wegmans off Rt. 64. Easy parking. In-seat dining. President Williams has a classic movie in mind. More information to follow.
