The Jane Austen Society of North America is dedicated to the appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. Join us in celebrating her life, her works, and her genius.
2019 JASNA Annual General Meeting: Oct. 4-6
Travel to 1775, when England and Virginia were ruled by the same crown. We’ll explore Northanger Abbey in all its horror and humor in historic Colonial Williamsburg.
JASNA Essay Contest
We invite high school, college, and graduate school students worldwide to participate in our 2019 Essay Contest celebrating Northanger Abbey.
February 9, 2019
Join in the fun of a Jane Austen adventure abroad on JASNA's 2019 Tour to England, July 11-20.
January 8, 2019
Congratulations to Ellyn Cardon, winner of the JASNA Southwest Region's second annual Young Filmmakers Contest!
January 3, 2019
Want to know more about the effects of the "long war" on Jane Austen's family and novels? Fashion and furnishing style in Persuasion? Sailors and the Navy? The location of Donwell Abbey or early adaptations...
JASNA Members on Jane Austen
Why does Jane Austen inspire legions of admirers? JASNA members offer their thoughts in this video.
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Learn about the benefits of JASNA membership: our publications, regional events, conferences, and more.
Meetings & Events
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Glendale, CA
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Charleston, SC
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Irving, TX
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