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 Charlottesville Branch of the English-Speaking Union cordially invites you and your guests to the Gala Kick-Off event at the Farmington Country Club. Expect to comingle, sing, quaff, toast the […]
The Charlottesville Branch will again host the Nation-wide ESU Happy Hour Podcast. In this ongoing American semi-quincentennial commemoration, the Branch is honored to have one of its own, internationally renowned Constitutional Law […]
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” […]
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 […]