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Jane Austen & Co. News
Sep 4, 2020
Playing Games with Jane Austen
Baseball, whist, and charades: Jo Ann Staples has treated us to a dazzling spread of games, sports, and diversions popular in the...
Aug 27, 2020
Dancing and Revelry with Jane Austen
We could have danced all night with Susannah Fullerton after she gave a fantastic talk on "Dancing with Jane Austen." But the fun doesn't...
Aug 13, 2020
Learn how to Play Austen's Own Music!
On Tuesday, August 11th, Professor Jeanice Brooks (University of Southampton) shared selections from her project to digitize the Austen...
Aug 8, 2020
High School Creative Writing Winner: "Lydia Wickham's Letter"
Congratulations to the winner of our High School creative writing contest, Margaret Chaney! Margaret's short piece "Lydia Wickham's...
Aug 6, 2020
Second Place Winner (Adult): "Excerpts from Lucy Collins' Letter"
Congratulations to Regina Rose, who penned our second place winner in our "Dressing with Jane Austen" creative writing contest. Regina...
Aug 4, 2020
Creative Writing Grand Prize Winner: "My Dear Frances"
Congratulations to Cassandra Chambers, the Grand Prize winner of our "Dressing with Jane Austen" creative writing contest. An office...
Jul 29, 2020
Announcing with Winners of the Dressing with Jane Austen Contest
In July, Jane Austen & Co. hosted our first creative writing contest on the theme of "Dressing with Jane Austen." We challenged...
Jul 24, 2020
Embroidery patterns, readings, and more!
Last night, Jennie Batchelor shared with us a dazzling array of needlework crafts based on patterns that she found in the Lady's...
Jul 10, 2020
Must-Read Books and Blogs from "Dressing with Jane Austen"
Last night, we learned about flannel, corsets, and slippers with Hilary Davidson during our “Dressing with Jane Austen” event. Hilary had...
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