We welcome members who are interested in every aspect of Jane Austen’s life and writing, the history of her fascinating family and the places where they lived, and the events and culture of late 18th/early 19th century England. We also enjoy learning about the arts, crafts, and fashions of the era. We explore all the current media treatments of Austen’s works as well as their many adaptations in contemporary films and novels. We learn from each other and from the different viewpoints and experiences we bring to the study of an author who remains so admired and influential today.
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Save the Date!! Our annual birthday luncheon will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Details coming soon!
Welcome to the Washington, DC region of the Jane Austen Society of America (JASNA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the appreciation and enjoyment of the works of English writer Jane Austen (1775-1817).
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