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May 5, 2015

Mother’s Day Special coming soon!

We will be running a Mother’s Day special May 7-14. Anyone who has (or has had) a mother is eligible. More details coming soon…

Apr 29, 2015

Silent auction: We need you!

If you’ve got an eye for good deals, a generous spirit and love for all things Jane Austen (and, really, who among us doesn’t have all...

Apr 22, 2015

Maureen O’Connor and her proper toppers

Maureen O’Connor is a longtime Jane Austen fan, who was featured in the book “Among the Janeites.” She’s known for creating wonderful...

Mar 11, 2015

For new attendees, Jane Austen Summer Program 101

Thinking about registering for the Jane Austen Summer Program? Here’s an FAQ just for you! So … what exactly happens at the Jane Austen...

Mar 4, 2015

For teachers, Austen program offers 3 R’s: Reading, writing and … Regency

For teachers, summer is a time they can continue their own education. The Jane Austen Summer Program aims to make it easy for teachers to...

Feb 18, 2015

She’s got the looks: UNC’s Jade Bettin on Regency fashion

Jane Austen’s books bring to life more than her characters and Regency society. They also evoke images of empire-waist gowns,...

Feb 14, 2015

Want to make your own spencer for our ball?

EARLY NOTICE! Plans are coming together nicely for a ” Sewing a Regency Spencer” weekend at Old Salem’s Zevely Inn and Bethabara Park...

Jan 28, 2015

Austen and the 'in' crowd: Author Jen Chaney on the lasting impact of 'Clueless'

The ’90s brought us several films updating classic stories: The 1999 comedy “10 Things I Hate About You” transported “The Taming of the...