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 rowdy wassailing gangs once […]
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.
The 2026 Teachers Learning Abroad (TLAB) recipients for both the Charlottesville and the Richmond ESU branches will present their experiences and lessons learned from their trips to the UK this […]
Highland Executive Director, Sara Bon-Harper, will present "Monroe: Soldier, Stateman, President." Refreshments will be provided. A 1.5 hour tour of Highland can be schedule separately and would be scheduled for […]
More information about each meeting and pricing beyond the general fee posted on the pictured flyer will be provided as the event draws near.
New Branch member,David A. Perry-Miller, has graciously offered to open his 1929 Georgian Revival home (on the National Historic Register). Entertainment, includes a presentation by Architect, Madison Spenser, on the […]
The branch’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Gardent Party is graciously hosted by members Mary and Jerry Keifer at their lovely home. It will be catered. Hat contest - Champagne for winners, […]