A Sunday afternoon Christmas Party Chez Marijke Ford, from 1:30 to 4:30. A tax-deductible per person charge will be levied in support of the Shakespeare Competition.   RSVP by week prior to […]

From its humble beginnings in 1947, the wife of a Marine Reserve Major wanted todonate dolls to a charity that would distribute the toys to children in need. Sheconvinced her husband […]

During World War I, Britain made numerous and often contradictory promises in the Middle East—including the Sykes–Picot Agreement, the Balfour Declaration, commitments to Arab leaders, and support for Wilson’s Fourteen […]

As the calendar turns to 2026, The English-Speaking Union of the United States begins a year-long celebration of 250 years of American independence. Throughout the year, ESU will feature several […]

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 Shakespeare Center in Staunton, Virginia at 10:00. For those who wish to remain for lunch, we will gather at a nearby restaurant. […]

After 250 years, why are Jane Austen’s novels still so popular? Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most famous writers in English literature. Her books are read by people […]

Sponsored by the ESU Mongolia and Central Pennsylvania Branches. The English-Speaking Union is a worldwide nonprofit education-based organization spanning the globe with international branches in 66 countries from Albania to […]

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. Children’s best Pirate Hat contest. Winner – […]

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 […]

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 […]

Adelaide Alsop Robineau, (1865-1929) is considered one of America’s preeminent studio potters. She began her ceramics career as a china painter, painting designs on porcelain blanks produced by other craftsmen. […]