Shopping with Jane Austen in Fact and Fiction Presented by Dr. Ann Wass Jane Austen’s letters and novels contain numerous references to shopping for textiles, clothing, and accessories from 1798 to 1815. Dr. Ann Wass supplements Austen’s references with contemporary newspaper advertisements, fashion illustrations, and other period sources to present a timeline of fashion for… Continue reading →

Jane Austen's love of gardening is apparent in several of her novels. The English love their gardens and, luckily, exported that love to America. We will discuss Austen's garden, the plants that she grew and those she wrote about, as well as some of her influences. How can we re-create the Austen gardens grown from… Continue reading →

There will be a JASNA MD picnic prior to Jane Austen Day at Manor Mill.  We are working in partnership with Manor Mill in Monkton, MD on this event. BYOP - Bring your own picnic (doesn't have to be period appropriate - bring your favorite picnic food) 11:00am-12:00pm All JASNA Members and their guests are… Continue reading →

Serendipity in Jane Austen's Fiction Presented by Maria Frawley, Professor and Chair, English Department The George Washington University. Kelsey’s Restaurant, Ellicott City Price: $45 for members and $50 for non-members Deadline to register is Dec 8th 9:00pm Doors open at 11:45am Come prepared for our Merchandise Table (credit, cash & check), Silent Auction & Cash… Continue reading →

Isabella/Mrs. Weston: Why Clueless’s Dionne, an African-American woman was cast to play two roles? Presented by Damianne (Dami) Scott This presentation will discuss how the casting of the character, Dionne, is perfect as a modernization of Emma’s Isabella Knightly and Anne Weston, but racially stereotypical. Dami is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of… Continue reading →

This is a fundraiser to support the 2025 Baltimore AGM. $49/pp For details and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-and-paint-austen-landscape-tickets-842980757137?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Join us for a journey back to one of the most memorable moments of the 2023 AGM! We'll enjoy an encore viewing of Elizabeth Steele's captivating break-out talk,"Caroline Bingley: Darcy's Faithful Assistant" followed by a rousing discussion. Registration is now open. Follow this link to register for the meeting. You will be sent a Zoom… Continue reading →