Dr. Julia Vandewater Steps Down as President of the Charlottesville Branch after six years, seen here with incoming Branch President, Dr. Henry P (Phil) Williams III
The ESU celebrates English as a shared language to foster global understanding and good will by providing educational and cultural opportunities for students, educators, and members.
Situated in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley in historic Staunton, Virginia, the 300-seat Blackfriars Playhouse is the world's only re-creation of Shakespeare's original indoor theater. This unique, historically accurate performance space provides the perfect backdrop for our Shakespeare competition.