Happy Hour: A Chip Off Queen Victoria’s Block

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 her predecessors, constituted the Victorian era. The British Empire reached its peak during her rule. Almost within touching distance of our own time, her story […]

Queen Mary 2 Cruise Line

ESU members and Friends of ESU are invited to experience an iconic journey on Queen Mary 2 with Cunard Cruise Lines. This is an ocean journey unlike any other. A chance to escape the real world and indulge in life’s greatest pleasures. This westbound seven-night cruise departs Southampton, England on June 6 and arrives in […]

ESU Festival Group Night: Love’s Labour’s Lost

Love’s Labour’s Lost is one of Shakespeare’s most popular and endearing comedies. Taking an oath to isolate themselves from the oh-so-trivial distractions of women and LOVE, four men think that a focus on study, self-improvement and celibacy is the key to personal success. But when a Princess and her three companions arrive, the allure of […]

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ESU 2025 Patron Tour: Nelson on Shore and at Sea: A Life of the British Admiral

The English-Speaking Union In Partnership with Sea Cloud Cruises Presents2025 National Patron Tour Nelson on Shore and at Sea: A Life of the British AdmiralWith Author and Lecturer Flora FraserJuly 6-14, 2025Naples to MaltaSet sail on an extraordinary journey through history aboard the magnificent Sea Cloud Spirit, retracing the footsteps of one of Britain’s greatest […]

King Charles’ Birthday Tea Party

Bohet House 343 W. Liberty Drive, Liberty, Missouri, United States

Saturday, August 9, 2025 • 10:30 am or 2:30 pm Seatings You are cordially invited to attend one of our biggest social gatherings of the year—A tea to celebrate King Charles III’s 76th birthday. This will be an ESU Tea Party fit for a King! Our tea party will include a variety of tea sandwiches, […]

The Earl and Countess of Derby Invite the English-Speaking Union to A Magical Holiday Weekend at Knowsley Hall

The Earl and Countess of Derby Invite the English-Speaking Union toA Magical Holiday Weekend at Knowsley HallPrescot, Merseyside L34 4AG EnglandNovember 20–23, 2025 From $2,500 pp double / $3,400 pp single in an Executive SuiteUpgrades to Deluxe and Royal Suite/Lord Derby’s Suite available  Step into the enchantment of the holiday season with an exclusive invitation […]