A Christmas Carol
All ESU members and Friends of ESU are invited to this holiday classic produced by KCRep. This production of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a blend of classic […]
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Think & Drink: Crises to Watch in 2026
Humanitarian needs, global hunger, and forced displacement are all near record highs at the same time as governments cut aid budgets and support for the world’s most vulnerable. Learn about […]
Virtual Event: Churchill and the Middle East
During World War I, Britain made numerous and often contradictory promises in the Middle East—including the Sykes–Picot Agreement, the Balfour Declaration, commitments to Arab leaders, and support for Wilson’s Fourteen […]
The American Revolution: A Civil and a World War
As the calendar turns to 2026, The English-Speaking Union of the United States begins a year-long celebration of 250 years of American independence. Throughout the year, ESU will feature several […]
Jane Austen and You
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 • 4:00 PM ET Sponsored by the ESU Atlanta Branch Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most famous writers in English literature. Her books are […]
2026 Shakespeare Competition
2026 National Shakespeare Competition Kansas City Branch Finals March 1,2026 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm CST Join us for our 42nd annual Shakespeare Competition in Kansas City as KC metro […]
2026 Annual General Meeting
The English-Speaking Union welcomes its members to NYC for the 2026 ESU Annual Conference. The conference, under the theme “United by Language, Inspired by Liberty.” The conference program will include […]