The ESU Sandhills Branch hosts prominent authors, scholars, and entertainers during the season. These renowned speakers present programs on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, current events, history, language, literature, art, architecture, and travel.

The 2024-2025 dinner series will be held on the third Wednesday in October and November 2024, and February, March, and April 2025. We end the season in May with a Garden Party.

2024 – 2025 Schedule

• October 16 – Dr. Sandy Stewart, President of Sandhills Community College

• November 20 – Dr. David Nordloh, Mark Twain Historian

• February 19 – Dr. Robert Watson, Distinguished Professor of American History

• March 19 – Mitch Capel, “Gran’daddy Junebug” Storyteller

• April 16 – Steven Friedman, Broadway songs and stories

• May 21 – Sandhills Branch Business Meeting and Garden Party

(Event details are available in the calendar listing)