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Baltimore, MDArtsEntertainmentAthleticsMedia KriegerSchoolofArtsSciences November 14, November 14, Fridayjane austen, austen, goucher, baltimore museum of art, evergreen, regency, johns hopkins, lifelong learning"It is such a happiness when good people get together." — Jane Austen, Emma Organized by the Johns Hopkins Office of Alumni Relations Lifelong Learning in partnership with the Baltimore Museum of Art and Goucher CollegeStep into Jane Austen’s world as we celebrate her 250th birthday—right here in Baltimore! Enjoy a weekend filled with wit, wonder, and Regency-inspired charm. The celebration includes lectures by Hopkins scholars, interactive workshops, live music, dancing, and afternoon tea. Special experiences include a curator-led tour of the Baltimore Museum of Art’s 18th–19th century collections and a visit to Goucher College, home to North America’s premier Jane Austen Collection. Whether you’re a devoted Janeite or a curious newcomer, this weekend offers something for every admirer of Austen’s enduring legacy. Click here for complete itinerary of events and to see our featured faculty and guest speakers.Please select the programs you plan to attend below—space is limited for each, so early registration is encouraged!A Regency Dinner and Dance at Evergreen Carriage HouseStep into the Regency era at the historic Carriage House for a festive country dinner and dance preceded by the lecture “The Edge of the World: Things in Jane Austen’s Fiction” by Dr. Mary Favret, Professor of English at Johns Hopkins.Art and Ink at the Baltimore Museum of Art (SOLD OUT)Take a curator-led Austen-focused tour through the Baltimore Museum of Art’s rich collection of 18th- and 19th-century works, then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on ink-making and quill-carving workshop with Pyramid Atlantic Art Center—bringing Austen’s world off the page and into your hands. Box lunch included.Archives, Opera and Afternoon Tea at Goucher (SOLD OUT)Discover the legacy of Alberta H. Burke with an exclusive visit to Goucher College’s world-renowned Jane Austen Collection, followed by a special lecture from Dr. Juliette Wells, A&S ’97 (BA, MA) and Peab '97 (BM) and a selection of musical excerpts from the Pride and Prejudice opera with Peabody Conservatory students—all served with a proper English afternoon tea in the Athenaeum. Planning to travel to Baltimore for the weekend?We’ve reserved a limited block of rooms at The Study, just steps away from the weekend’s events. The booking link for these accommodations is Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Celebration Preferred Accommodations - The Study at Johns Hopkins. King Guest Rooms are available at a rate of $189.00, Two Full Beds are available at a rate of $219.00. Be sure to book early—rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis! ___________________________________________________________________________________________Disclaimer: The perspectives and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) during this program are those of the speaker(s) and not, necessarily, those of Johns Hopkins University and the scheduling of any speaker at an alumni event or program does not constitute the University’s endorsement of the speaker’s perspectives and opinions.A portion of this registration fee will serve as a donation in support of future programming and events. If you wish to not have a portion of your registration support such initiatives, you may contact the Office of Annual Giving: oag@jhu.edu. While participating in off-campus events and meetings sponsored by the JHAA/JHM/JHHS participants must follow all public health guidelines mandated by the local jurisdiction and venue at the time of the event. Johns Hopkins strongly suggests that attendees who join in person receive at least one dose of an FDA- or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine before attending This is subject to change. JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policy2025-11-14 -- 6 -- 00 -- PM -- 2025-11-15 -- 6 -- 00 -- PM -- 4545 N Charles St -- -- Baltimore -- MD -- 21210 -- USA -- 0 -- Please select your options below. If you select the "Total Jane Austen Weekend Package", please do not also select individual options. -- 150 -- The World of Jane Austen -- 0 -- 0 The World of Jane Austen 2025-11-14 -- 6 -- 00 -- PM -- 2025-11-14 -- 10 -- 00 -- PM -- 4545 North Charles Street -- -- Baltimore -- MD -- 21210 -- USA -- 1 -- Come dressed in your finest Regency or festive attire for an evening that brings Jane Austen’s world to life at the historic Carriage House at Evergreen.We’ll begin with a welcome reception featuring wine, spirits, and elegant passed hors d’oeuvres—plus a Regency-style photo booth for your most dashing or demure poses.Then settle in for a fascinating and beautifully illustrated talk by Mary Favret, Professor of English at Johns Hopkins University, entitled “The Edge of the World: Things in Jane Austen’s Fiction.” Explore how the everyday objects in Austen’s novels reveal deeper truths about her world—and ours.Following the lecture, enjoy a three-course, family-style dinner with an open bar. Choose from classic roasted chicken, beef à la mode, or a vegetable Napoléon, all served with care in an elegant setting.After dinner, the evening continues with a lively Austen-inspired country dance during desserts, featuring the joyful music of Ken Kolodner, BSPH, ’85 (PhD) & Brad Kolodner, masters of English country and folk dance led by a dance caller. (Yes, dancing is encouraged—but so is simply enjoying the music with a glass in hand.) Learn more about their music at www.kenandbrad.com.If you’re registering with a guest, please include them in your registration or indicate in the form that you’d like to be seated together. -- 100 -- A Regency Dinner and Dance at Evergreen -- 0 -- 0 A Regency Dinner and Dance at Evergreen 2025-11-15 -- 10 -- 00 -- AM -- 2025-11-15 -- 1 -- 00 -- PM -- 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD, USA -- -- Baltimore -- MD -- 21218 -- USA -- 1 -- Begin your day with a step back in time—into the art, objects, and materials that shaped Jane Austen’s world.We’ll start with a private curator-led tour at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where guests will explore artworks from the age of Austen. Take a turn about the galleries featuring British royal portraits, richly detailed English silver, and porcelain that reflect the social and political worlds Austen and her characters inhabited. The tour also explores how British imperialism shaped material culture from South Asia to the Americas, and highlights the lesser-known women artists of the 18th and 19th centuries who painted, sculpted, and forged their own views of the world—much like Austen herself.After the tour, enjoy a hands-on workshop in the Museum's JEC Studio: Iron Gall Ink Making and Quill Carving, led by bookmaking associate Brittany Murray from the Pyramid Arts Center. In this immersive session, participants will:Create historic iron gall ink from scratch, following a centuries-old recipeCarve a quill pen from a real goose featherStitch a simple pamphlet book—perfect for practicing your newfound 19th-century penmanshipAll materials are provided, and participants will leave with their own custom quill, hand-stitched booklet, and two vials of ink—plus a deeper appreciation for the tools Austen herself may have used.A boxed lunch is included between your morning exploration and creative afternoon! -- 50 -- Art and Ink at the BMA (SOLD OUT) -- 0 -- 0 Art and Ink at the BMA (SOLD OUT) 2025-11-15 -- 3 -- 00 -- PM -- -- 6 -- 00 -- PM -- Goucher College -- Goucher College Dr -- Towson -- MD -- 21286 -- USA -- 1 -- Complete your Austen weekend with a tour of one of the most significant literary collections in North America. Goucher College, the proud home of the Jane Austen Collection, welcomes guests for a curated tour and celebration of the woman behind this extraordinary archive—Alberta Hirshheimer Burke, a 1928 Goucher alumna whose passion for Austen led to one of the finest private collections of Austen materials ever assembled.Guests may also explore several Jane Austen-themed exhibitions while rotating through the Special Collections. Highlights include rare and first editions from the Jane Austen Collection, a new art installation by MICA and Goucher Artists-in-Residence Lauren Adams and Victoria Pass, a student-curated exhibit honoring collector Alberta H. Burke, and a display celebrating the iconic 1995 adaptations that sparked a new wave of Austen appreciation.Shuttle service will be available from The Study at Johns Hopkins to Goucher College beginning at 2:30 PM, or you’re welcome to drive to the campus on your own.Following the tour of the collection, enjoy afternoon tea service and a lecture by Dr. Juliette Wells, A&S '97 (BA, MA) and Peab '97 (BM), Austen scholar and guest co-curator of the Morgan Library’s exhibition A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250. Her talk—“Celebrating Alberta H. Burke and 50 Years of Jane Austen at Goucher”—offers a look into Alberta Burke’s legacy, her collaboration with her husband Henry Burke, a Johns Hopkins alumnus, and how this “Austen archive” continues to shape global scholarship and celebration today.Guests will also enjoy selections from Pride and Prejudice, the opera by Kirke Mechem, performed by students from the Peabody Conservatory. The afternoon concludes with a festive champagne toast in honor of Austen’s birthday. -- 60 -- Archives Opera and Afternoon Tea -- 0 -- 0 Archives, Opera and Afternoon Tea at Goucher (SOLD OUT) alumni-college-jane-austen-weeke
Nov 14, 2025
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Hopkins Journeys: Celebrating the World of Jane Austen
