JASNA MD

Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea and the Arts
2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Featured image by Montpelier Historic Site & Museum. Copyright: M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
JASNA Maryland region has been invited to give a presentation at the 2026 Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts. Our presentation “Chemise to Shawl” will most likely begin at 11am. This free event is rain and shine, and all are invited to attend. Picnic tea boxes will be available for purchase during the festival. If you would like to purchase a picnic tea box in advance visit the link below:
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Online sales will end at noon on April 24. If you would like to help, please email Toya at secretary@jasnamd.org. The organizers are excited to see us in our regency finery. Therefore, regency attire is highly encouraged but not required. Visit the website for more information.

Maryland Jane Austen Fest
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Oldfields School, 1500 Glencoe Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD, 21152, United States
JASNA Member Lunch, 11:00am-12:00pm
Excellent boiled potatoes may or may not be on the menu.
There will be a special lunch for JASNA members on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Maryland Jane Austen Fest. The lunch is free to any attendee whose membership in good standing. Lunch will take place at Oldfield’s cafeteria and will be immediately followed by the Opening Ceremony at the David Niven Theatre at Noon. Please note: you will need to indicate your JASNA membership when you register for the Maryland Jane Austen Fest so that catering knows how many people to prepare for. Registration is required to attend. https://manor-mill.com/janeausten

Maryland Jane Austen Fest Programming, May 1-3, 2026
The new Maryland Jane Austen Fest is an expansion of the very popular Jane Austen Day at Manor Mill. JASNA MD members will be presenting throughout the day. The weekend will be filled with regency-centric presentations, demonstrations, vendors, and food. This ticketed event is open to the general public and is expected to sellout. As always, regency attire is encouraged. Registration is required to attend. https://manor-mill.com/janeausten
Locations:
Oldfields School Manor Mill
1500 Glencoe Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152 2029 Monkton RD, Monkton, MD 21111

Box Hill Picnic
2026-05-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Montpelier Historic Site & Musuem, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, 20708
Montpelier Historic Site & Museum. Copyright: M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County.

Saturday, May 9, 2026, our annual Box Hill Picnic will be held at the Montpelier Historic Site & Museum. We will be meeting for a picnic, a plant exchange, and a historic house tour. The house and grounds will be a beautiful backdrop for regency portraits or casual selfies. Please bring your own picnic and enjoy games, exhibits, and outdoor fun. Light refreshments will be served. All JASNA MEMBERS ARE FREE. This event is rain or shine. Regency attire encouraged by not required. All members who have already paid see the treasurer on the day of or email treasurer@jasnamd.org for a full refund.
Registration for this free event is required so that we can give the venue an accurate head count.

Bring your lunch. Light refreshments will be served.
Bring a plant or cutting to exchange if you would like to participate.
Self-guided tours of Montpelier Mansion and other exhibits.

May Book Club
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Concord Point Coffee, 217 N Washington St, Havre de Grace, MD, United States
In Person and Virtual Book Clubs in JASNA MD.
MAY: Pride and Prejudice Volume I (chapters 1-23 of a standard copy)
Register here to attend.
In-Person Book Club Option
When: Sunday May 17, 2026, 1-3PM
Topic: Pride and Prejudice Volume I
Where: Concord Point Coffee
Virtual Book Option
When: May 31, 2026, 1-3PM
Topic: Pride and Prejudice Volume I
Where: Virtual
Book Club Contact: Rachel DeRita at rachelderita@gmail.com

Emma
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:45 | Everyman Theatre, 315 W Fayette St., Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States
Date: June 7, 2026

Time: Show starts 2 p.m. Meet for seating 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $80 per ticket

Join JASNA Maryland for a group outing to see Emma at the intimate, 245-seat Everyman Theater in downtown Baltimore. Exuberant and brimming with heart, Kate Hamill’s exciting new adaptation of Emma offers a fast-paced modern take on Jane Austen’s classic story of love and romance. Renowned for her imaginative and feminist adaptations of literature, Hamill brings a mischievous flair into Emma Woodhouse’s matchmaking adventures with a heartwarming comedy that promises an evening of laughter, romance, and delicious surprises.

Following the performance, JASNA members are invited to congregate at the Pratt Street Ale House at 206 W. Pratt, an 8-minute walk from the theater, for refreshments (separate checks) to discuss the show and all things Jane Austen. Please indicate on your reservation if you plan to join us, so we can give the restaurant an accurate head count for our reservation.

Accessibility If you need accessibility accommodations, please let us know with your reservation, or email RC@jasnamd.org so that we can make arrangements ahead with the theater. The Everyman is ADA compliant and has several options for hearing and vision impaired theater patrons.

Refunds: Due to costs, refunds will only be issued if we are able to fill your spot, and will be subject to a $5 deduction to cover processing fees.

PARKING

The spaces that are closest to the theatre are the space located at 107 North Eutaw, and 308 W. Fayette – there are two entrances, the one being at Fayette is directly across the street. The Centerpoint Garage – is located directly to the left of the garage across the street , and that address is 310 W. Baltimore Street. Here are further details about parking.
https://everymantheatre.org/plan-your-visit/directions-parking/

Regency Roundup
2026-06-27 14:00 - 16:00 | The Maryland Horse Library and Education Center, 321 Main Street, Reisterstown, MD, 21161, United States
Jennifer Georgia, directs and costumes period plays, including Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer (for which she won a WATCH – Washington Area Theatre Community Honors – award for the set), Lauren Gunderson’s Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley, and Emelie, La Marquise du Chatalet Defends Her Life Tonight, Pride @ Prejudice (which won the “Technical Excellence” Award at the Maryland AACT Festival and “Outstanding Achievement in Costuming” at the Eastern States Theatre Festival) and the upcoming Arcadia by Tom Stoppard.

June Book Club
2026-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Concord Point Coffee, 217 N Washington St, Havre de Grace, MD, United States
In Person and Virtual Book Clubs in JASNA MD.
MAY: Pride and Prejudice Volume II (chapters 24-42 of a standard copy)
Register HERE to attend.
In-Person Book Club Option
When: Sunday June 14, 2026, 1-3PM
Topic: Pride and Prejudice Volume II
Where: Concord Point Coffee
Virtual Book Option
When: June 28, 2026, 1-3PM
Topic: Pride and Prejudice Volume II
Where: Virtual
Book Club Contact: Rachel DeRita at rachelderita@gmail.com

Birthday Meeting
2026-12-12 11:30 - 14:30 | Timbuktu Restaurant, 1726 Dorsey Rd, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
Save the date! Saturday Dec. 12th.
A new year brings a new location. We will be celebrating Jane Austen’s birthday at Timbuktu Restaurant in Hanover, Maryland.
Registration will open approximately 4 weeks before the party.
Registration is required to attend. You won’t want to miss it!
