Annual ESU Christmas Tea

Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans 300 Gravier Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

More Information Coming Soon $90.00 for members/$100.00 for non members. Reservations online or by check to PO Box 57468 NOLA. 70157 Reservations due by 12/3/2025. Parking at $16.00 per vehicle […]

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Happy Hour: A Brief History of Toys for Tots

From its humble beginnings in 1947, the wife of a Marine Reserve Major wanted todonate dolls to a charity that would distribute the toys to children in need. Sheconvinced her husband […]

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 […]

Happy Hour: Jane Austen and You

February 11, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST After 250 years, why are Jane Austen’s novels still so popular?Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most famous writers in English literature. Her books […]

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 […]