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SUMMARY:2026 ESU Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:“United by Language\, Inspired by Liberty” \n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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\,” will include the ESU 2026 Annual General Meeting\, social events such as receptions and meals\, breakout sessions\, panel discussions\, and local tours. We invite you to participate in the camaraderie and help us advance our programs that support teachers\, students\, and recent immigrants.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are pleased to offer a curated lineup of cultural activities to enrich your conference experience. These opportunities are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nHIGHLIGHTS \n\n\n\nRevolution in Old New York: Soldiers\, Spies & Statesmen of the American Revolution Walking Tour \n\n\n\nTrace the footsteps of revolution through Manhattan’s past and present. \n\n\n\nLunch on historic Stone Street or Fraunces Tavern \n\n\n\nOne of New York City’s oldest surviving streets\, originally paved in 1658. \n\n\n\nArt of the Gilded Age at The Met Museum Guided Tour \n\n\n\nUncover the brilliance and forgotten voices of the Gilded Age at The Met. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will thank our National Patrons for their generous support at a special reception and lecture on Saturday\, April 25\, from 6 pm to 8 pm. A Conversation with Author Flora Fraser\, English writer of historical biographies & Doug Bradburn\, President & CEO of Mount Vernon\, “The Loyalist & The Patriot: A fight for freedom and our first civil war.” \n\n\n\nThe event will take place at The Players\, located at 16 Gramercy Park South\, New York. \n\n\n\n(Note: Must be a patron to attend.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Conference will be held at both the ESU House\, 144 East 39th Street\, and the Shelbourne-Sonesta Hotel\, 303 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, NY 10016.. We have a special hotel room which will be available Thursday night through Saturday night. Hotel prices do not include taxes or additional fees\, and prices are valid through March 23\, 2026. We will have a special opportunity to see the USA finals for the International Public Speaking Competition. Please call 212-689-5200. Space is limited\, first-come-first-served. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience More This WeekendInvitation for 25th Anniversary of the ESU Historic Headquarters Gala\, Friday\, April 24thNational Shakespeare Competition\, Sunday\, April 26th– Monday\, 27th \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.esuus.org/seattle/event/2026-annual-conference/
LOCATION:ESU House\, 144 East 39th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States
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