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 →
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 →
We are celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with Afternoon Tea and Austen trivia. Join us for games, raffles and prizes! Afternoon Tea: Four-courses that includes a selection of tea, tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and a sweets plate with tea cakes, macarons, Scottish shortbread, and meringues. Jane Austen Trivia will… Continue reading →
Are you looking forward to the AGM ball? Perhaps you want to strut the runway in the fashion show? Maybe it’s both but you’re facing the challenge of what to wear. Join Lena Yasutake as she guides you through creating your Regency look in this virtual presentation. If you’re new to Regency costuming and are… Continue reading →
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with an afternoon of ice cream and games for $20.25. Ticket includes an ice cream and drink. Register for your spot on Eventbrite. Payment details will follow. Thanks! This event is located in Westminster Maryland. This event is a fundraiser for the 2025 AGM in Baltimore. Thanks so much!
Is this your first AGM? Don’t miss our welcome session hosted by JASNA Maryland designed to help our members make the most of this unforgettable Austen experience! We’ll cover what to expect—from logistics and meals to dressing up (if you prefer a bit of flair), navigating the hotel neighborhood, and planning your schedule. Our goal… Continue reading →
Join award winning chef, Nancy Longo, at Pierpoint Restaurant in Fells Point, Baltimore on Sunday, September 14th, 2025 as we don our aprons to cook 6 recipes from the Austen table. The cost is $85 for this three hour intensive cooking class. And the best part is… you’ll get to eat all the food… Continue reading →
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 →
Persuasion at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Date: Sunday, Oct. 19Time: 1:30, meet for seating. Show starts 2pm. Cost: $60 per ticketLocation: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, Baltimore, MD Reserve Your Ticket Now Join JASNA Maryland for a special group outing to see Persuasion, Jane Austen’s moving story of resilience and second chances, brought to life on stage in a… Continue reading →
Maryland and DC members are warmly invited to join us for a lively natter on Zoom about the Baltimore AGM! Two weeks on, what moments are still on your mind? This will be an easygoing, chat, perfect for reminiscing with fellow attendees or giving next year’s AGM-goers a sneak peek at the concentrated joys of… Continue reading →