Chawton Photo Source: REX FEATURES

The cottage at Chawton where Jane lived from 1809 to 1817
and wrote "Mansfield Park," "Emma" and "Persuasion."

JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (JASNA)
Mid-Atlantic and Southern United States Regions

Welcome to Our Multi-Regional Website.

Who we are: JASNA is a non-profit organization run by volunteers. We welcome members from all over the world and from all walks of life. We are all ages — educators, lawyers, homemakers, writers, editors, computer scientists and psychologists, to name a few — all able to enjoy and contribute to the Society.

(Source: JASNA Membership Brochure)

For current information about the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) our annual meetings and how to join the Society, visit the national website via the following link: JASNA

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Future Annual General Meetings

 Check the JASNA website for latest information about the meetings

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OUR REGIONS

Fredericksburg, Virginia

The Fredericksburg Region membership is drawn from central Virginia between Alexandria and Richmond, although some of us live in Arlington, Warrenton and Williamsburg. Like most chapters, Fredericksburg meets twice a year; once in the Spring and then on Jane Austen's birthday (December 16th). Generally, our meetings are well attended and our discussions spirited.

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Check our Program Page. for our recent celebrations.

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District of Columbia


Celebrating Our Twentieth Year

Who we are. JASNA-DC membership covers both Virginia and Maryland suburbs close to Washington D.C. Like most regions, we meet twice a year; once in the Spring and then as close as possible to Jane Austen's birthday (December 16th). Our meetings are usually well attended because we are able to draw speakers from several large universities, including Georgetown, George Washington and George Mason. Several of our members have formed active discussion groups which meet in members' homes on a regular basis.

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You are invited to visit our Program Page for information on our recent meetings.

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North Carolina


The North Carolina Region membership is drawn mainly from the Triangle area which includes Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding communities. Other members of JASNA in North Carolina, however, are always welcome. The group currently meets four times a year, mainly in members' homes. Our programs have included group discussions on a topic presented by one of our members, outside speakers, movie viewing, and an annual Jane Austen trivia contest.

See our program page.

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South Carolina



Celebrating Our Tenth Anniversary Year

The South Carolina Region is based in Charleston, SC with members from all over the state. We hold monthly meetings and have exciting annual events such as the Jane Austen Birthday Tea in January and our "Box Hill Picnic" in April. We publish a bimonthly newsletter, Palmetto Persuasion, filled with informative articles and regional news.

See our program page.

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If you wish to contact one of our regions, please address your email to:

enieweg@capaccess.org

Page under continuous construction.
Reviewed/updated 20 June 2009

© 2009 JASNA Mid-Atlantic and Southern United States Regions