Phil Williams, president of the ESU Charlottesville Branch, will speak on the topic of, “Why Turkey Fascinates and Challenges All Comers.” Having more than a half of a century engagement […]

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • 4:00 PM ETSponsored by the ESU Central Pennsylvania Branch The name D’Oyly Carte is recognized throughout the world because of Richard D’Oyly Carte’s partnership with […]

ESU Charlottesville members and Friends of ESU are cordially invited to an extraordinary afternoon of “Music and Human Flourishing” featuring world-class violist Rachel Yonan. The Bach G Major Suite, a […]

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 […]

A Sunday afternoon Christmas Party at Chez Marijke Ford, from 1:30 to 5:30. A $30 per person (tax-deductible) charge will be levied in support of the Shakespeare Competition.   Tickets are expected […]

A Thursday – A “Robert (“Rabbie”) Burns” night at Glenmore – complete with the ritual procession of the Haggis and Single Malt Scotch whiskey. Kilts, Period Costumes, and Formal Attire […]

The Shakespeare Competition at Blackfriars Playhouse, the American Shakespear Center in Staunton, Va. at 10:00. For those who wish to remain for lunch, we will gather at a nearby restaurant. […]

Mystery Movie – Not a mystery this coming year. It will be the family-friendly Pirates of Penzance. Venue: The Alamo Theater. Time: 12:00 Noon. Price: $20 for adults, $10 for children. […]

Informal TLAB presentation by our TLAB winners of their experiences, and take-aways, of studying in the UK. 3:00-5:00. Invariably a fascinating, and animated, report.  Hospitality Committee event. Free. Venue to be determined. Members […]

(Rain Date is Sunday April 26th) - Waterperry Farm (Free Union) – Private Guided Tour by Owner-Designer, Katherine Kane at 4:00. Prosecco and Hors D’oeuvres at the Pool House at […]

(This will be the date for the tour if 19 April is rained out)

June 7 – The Annual Garden Party, from 4:00 to 7:00. Venue TBD. More information to be communicated. Come toast the King with President Phil’s Pimm’s No. 1 cup. Secret judges […]