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 6-8 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 are now meeting virtually via Zoom.  

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

August 20, 2020 7:00 PM
Zoom meeting for members
Chat and watch Cheryl Butler’s presentation from 2019 AGM at Williamsburg: Jane Austen, Netley Abbey and Gothic Tourism

September 26, 2020  1-4 PM
Juvenilia Reading
Zoom webinar

October 9-11, 2020 
JASNA National Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Virtual: For information

December 12, 2020  2 PM EST
Dr. Laura Engel: Much Ado About Elizas: Austen’s Juvenilia And The Theater.
Zoom meeting, Jane Austen Birthday Celebration & Curio Corner

February 13, 2021 2 PM EST 
Uzma Jalaluddin: Ayesha At Last: Remixing Pride &Prejudice
Zoom meeting

March 13, 2021 11 AM EST
Jenny Batchelor:  The Lady’s Magazine and the Making of Jane Austen
Zoom meeting –  For information and to register

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 6-8 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. 

**During the pandemic, we have been meeting via Zoom**

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.