{"id":1433,"date":"2025-08-19T15:28:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T15:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/charlottesville-new\/?page_id=1433"},"modified":"2026-06-14T19:58:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T23:58:18","slug":"charlottesville-branch","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/charlottesville\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlottesville Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The English-Speaking Union<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The English Speaking Union Expands minds, Strengthens friendships, Unlocks opportunities \u2013 through the use of the English language.  Our diverse educational programs highlight the broad base audience we serve\u2014students, educators, English-language learners, new immigrants, and members.         <\/strong>                                                                                                                                             <\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n \n
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Next Year’s Event List Posting Soon<\/span><\/h2>\n

The events for the 2026-2027 year will post before the end of June.  It will be a fabulous year and we’re excited about it.  For many, membership renewal emails will also be coming soon.<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Please see the Branch AGM and Garden Party Photo Page – New Posting<\/h2>\n

Branch Garden Party at Fox Run \u2013 7 June 2026<\/a> (Link)<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Please see the National Shakespeare Competition Photo Page – New Posting<\/h2>\n

  National Shakespeare Competition \u2013 NYC \u2013 25 to 27 April 2026 <\/a>(Link)<\/h3>\n

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Please see the national Annual General Meeting – NYC – Photo Page – New Posting<\/h2>\n

National Annual General Meeting \u2013 NYC \u2013 24 to 25 April \u2013 2026<\/a> (Link)<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Recording of President Phil’s National Happy Hour Presentation – Older Posting but Must Watch<\/h2>\n

In case you missed it, this approximately 1-hour presentation was made on 14 January 2026 when the Charlottesville Branch hosted the National Virtual Happy Hour for January.  Title of the presentation was “The American Revolution : A Civil and a World War.”  Enjoy!<\/h4>\n

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To see a page with links to photos and reporting for all past Charlottesville Branch events, please use this link:<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Upcoming Branch and National Events<\/h2>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

ESU 2026 Founder\u2019s Award Gala and National Patron Tour \u201cOvid and Shakespeare\u2019s Metamorphoses\u201d (National Event)<\/a><\/h2>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>July 12 @ 8:00 am<\/span> – July 16 @ 5:00 pm<\/span> EDT <\/span><\/span>

Dear Friends, Thank you again for being part of the truly special week in New York City this past Ap…<\/p>Find out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Happy Hour: Halifax Resolves (National Event)<\/a><\/h2>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>July 15 @ 5:00 pm<\/span> – 6:00 pm<\/span> EDT <\/span><\/span>

During the 250th Anniversary of the birth of our nation, many focus on the colonial activities …<\/p>Find out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Happy Hour: “From English Rights to American Constitutions: \u00a0Americans Transcribe Their Values and Aspirations in State\u00a0Constitutions.\u201d with A. E. Dick Howard (National Event)<\/a><\/h2>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>November 4 @ 5:00 pm<\/span> – 6:00 pm<\/span> EST <\/span><\/span>

The Charlottesville Branch will again host the\u00a0Nation-wide ESU Happy\u00a0Hour Podcast. The Branch is h…<\/p>Find out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>