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 […]
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ESU Shreveport Branch Meeting: Helen Bissell – Talks About Abe’s Story
Shreveport Club 410 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, United StatesHelen Bissell talks about the Holocaust and emphasizes that the lessons of the history should never be repeated. Through her powerful storytelling, she shares the harrowing experiences of living during […]
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 […]
Shreveport Branch Meeting – Shreveport Opera Express Performance
The Shreveport Opera Resident Artist Program allows emerging professional singers and pianists the opportunity to receive training within a professional opera company. We are pleased to have Gwenyth Sell, Soprano; Cambria Metzinger, […]
Shakespeare in Song: An Online Professional Development Workshop
The ESU is excited to offer this exclusive professional development session, presented live via Zoom from Shakespeare’s Globe in London. Shakespeare in Song will explore how Shakespeare used music to enhance mood, develop […]
Happy Hour: Jane Austen and You
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 are read by people all […]
Shreveport Branch Meeting Notice – Dr. Sam Cannon talking about Latin America and US History and Relations with Meal to Follow
Dr. Sam Cannon was born, raised, and home-schooled here in Shreveport, Louisiana. At the age of 19 he moved to Mexico City for several years. Upon returning to Shreveport, he […]
Happy Hour ESU Mongolia: How English Was Introduced in an East Asian Country
Sponsored by the ESU Mongolia and Central Pennsylvania Branches The English-Speaking Union is a worldwide nonprofit education-based organization spanning the globe with international branches in 66 countries from Albania to […]
Happy Hour: Churchill’s D-Day
Operation Overlord was the code name for the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Western Europe during World War II, launched on June 6, 1944 (D-Day). It was the largest amphibious invasion […]
Shreveport Branch ESU meeting is on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Our speaker is Dr. Bob Robinson. His talk will be “The Curious Case of Benjamin Franklin: Inventor, Innovator, and Problem Solver.”
Shreveport Cub 410 Travis St, Shreveport, Louisiana, United StatesWe have a great program planned for our next ESU meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Our speaker is our own Dr. Bob Robinson. His talk will be “The Curious […]
Happy Hour: Adelaide Robineau: Breaking the Porcelain Ceiling
Adelaide Alsop Robineau, (1865-1929) is considered one of America’s preeminent studio potters. She began her ceramics career as a china painter, painting designs on porcelain blanks produced by other craftsmen. […]
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 […]