JASNA – Pittsburgh

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We are so glad you are visiting our website as “we have been wretched without you!”  The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) and its regional chapters are dedicated to the appreciation of Jane Austen and all things Regency England!  We celebrate and study her writing, her life and the times and places in which she lived.

The Pittsburgh region normally meets 5 or more times a year for events ranging from formal teas and luncheons with speakers to informal discussions of a moderated topic.  We go to movie and play adaptations of her works, have dances, balls and Regency craft/sewing sessions.  During this time of Covid-19, we have been meeting virtually via Zoom but are slowly getting back to in person events.

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a literary society in search of scintillating conversation, must always be in want of new members!   Please peruse the other sections of our website to see more of our past events, and consider joining us at one of our upcoming events!

For up to the date discussions of members, as well as information shared by related groups and websites, please check out Our Facebook Feed section.  This is updated almost daily.

This Year’s Calendar of Diversions

October 1, 2023    2-3:30 pm EST
Pride and Prejudice on the Silver Screen
Zoom film clips and discussion led by Allison Thompson
Information and Zoom link

November 3-5, 2023 
JASNA National Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Pride and Prejudice: A Rocky Romance
Denver, Colorado 

December 10, 2023   3:00 pm EST  
Annual Jane Austen Birthday Tea
Pittsburgh Friends Meeting House
4836 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) and its regional chapters are dedicated to the appreciation of Jane Austen.  We study her writing, her life and the times and places in which she lived. 

The Pittsburgh region meets 6 or so times a year in various venues around the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.  Our events range from formal teas and luncheons with speakers to informal discussions of a moderated topic.  We go to movie and play adaptations of her works, have dances, balls and Regency craft/sewing sessions. 

We are slowly getting back to in person events, and are still having some Zoom speaker events as well.

We would love to have you join us !

You are welcome to attend our local events.  To receive emails about upcoming events:

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If you wish to join JASNA Pittsburgh – one joins the national organization, listing Pittsburgh as your region:

“A person who can write a long letter with ease, cannot write ill.”

Our email is janeaustenpgh@gmail.com.