Join us for a virtual gathering with a fascinating guest speaker. In “Jane Austen and Warren Hastings,” Jocelyn Harris, reveals remarkably close connections between the largely unknown writer and the immensely powerful Governor-General of Bengal, who probably fathered her cousin, Eliza de Feuillide. Our guest speaker is professor emerita of English at the University of… Continue reading →
Unlock Your Creativity with Jane Austen! Join us for a special sneak peek at an upcoming AGM workshop. No prior writing experience? No problem! This interactive session invites you to: Try your hand at creative writing inspired by Jane Austen’s delightful language. Explore how writing can be a de-stressor and boost mental clarity—just as it… Continue reading →
A day in historic Chestertown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland - April 26, 2025 10am-5pm Come see how Americans were living during Jane Austen’s lifetime in this important riverport of the time. The morning walking tour of the historic downtown will cover the history of the area as well as stops to see inside… Continue reading →
The Maryland Region will meet on Zoom to discuss the first two installments of the BBC's "Miss Austen" showing on PBS May 4th and 11th. Plan to watch the first two episodes before joining to avoid spoilers! How do I register? Complete this registration to join this virtual meeting. You will receive a confirmation email… Continue reading →
Programming TBA. Pack your basket and join us for our region's very own "Box Hill" picnic inspired by Emma! Bring your lunch as we channel Austen's charm—minus Frank Churchill's drama and Emma's sharper words. Let’s enjoy good company in the outdoors. Under pavilions, with restrooms in the nearby building. No electricity in the pavilions. Free… Continue reading →
The Maryland Region will meet on Zoom to discuss the full "Miss Austen" series. Episodes air May 4, 11, 18, 25. Attendees should view the full season if they wish to avoid spoilers! However, feel free to join us even if you only watched part of the series and want to hear the commentary. How… Continue reading →
Come see the Austen exhibit at the Morgan Library in NYC! You'll board a bus at your chosen pick up location, travel to NYC in style, and have an opportunity to tour "A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250" plus the Morgan's other standing exhibits! Tentative Bus Plan: Pick Up Location #1: Greenbelt METRO, 6am… Continue reading →
Programming TBD. Zoom Registration Coming.
Going to AGM this year in Baltimore's inner harbor? The Maryland region will have a meet up up during the social hour of the Saturday night banquet. Location will be announced to AGM attendees a week before the conference. Stay up to date about all things AGM on the conference web site: https://jasna.org/agms/baltimore2025/home.php and by… Continue reading →
Save the date! Sunday Dec. 7th. Registration will open approximately 4 weeks before the party. Registration is required to attend. You won't want to miss it!
