Sponsored by the ESU Charleston Branch.Queen Victoria (1819-1901) is one of the best loved monarchs. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days, which was longer than those of any of […]

Walter Elias Disney (1901-1966) was born in Chicago, IL. The Disney family moved to Kansas City in 1911 where nine-year old Walt delivered newspapers with his brother, Roy. Six years […]

Join us for tea including an assortment of savory tea sandwiches, miniature scones served with jam, homemade lemon curd and Devonshire Cream, Scottish shortbread, homemade petit fours, and French macarons. […]

Join us for New York City Week, a dynamic celebration of culture, history, and community in partnership with the ESU’s Andrew Romay Center for New Immigrants (ARNIC). This exciting lineup of events […]

All ESU members and Friends of ESU are invited to a free online conversation with leading historians to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. This special event features […]

Join us for an engaging Leadership Town Hall where we’ll share important updates on membership initiatives, CRM enhancements, and improvements to our website. You'll also get a chance to view […]

Join us for the English-Speaking Union Denver Branch Annual Meeting and Brunch Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:30am MDT Denver Country Club1700 E 1st Avenue(intersection of Gilpin and 1st Avenue) […]

“Not all the water in the rough rude sea Can wash the balm off from an anointed king.” When corrupt, despotic King Richard II ventures off to wage war, the banished […]

June, 1940—In the past two months, Nazi Germany has conquered Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Great Britain stands alone against the formidable German war machine. Now, Germany decides […]

J.R.R. Tolkien was a towering figure in the world of twentieth-century English letters. His labors on Beowulf continue to shape the literary landscape, his work on the Oxford English Dictionary […]

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive event in partnership with The Faulkner Society — and you are on the guest list! ESU Members enjoy a $25 discount on registration […]