Date: September 20, 2026

Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Location: Historic Locust Grove- 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207

Jane Austen and Food presented by Bonny Wise

Growing up in the country in the 1960s and 1970s has some similarities to Jane Austen’s time. We grew large gardens, kept chickens and rabbits, hunted for paw paws, hickory nuts, and blackberries in the woods. The men liked to hunt and fish. The difference of course is that we had the ability to pop into the grocery store for sugar, flour, canned and frozen vegetables and other food staples. We did not have to raise and hunt for every item we put on the table. The Austens were very self-sufficient. Through family letters and Martha Llyod’s cookbook we learn a lot about what it took to feed the family and the recipes they used.

We hope you will join us for this view into the Regency world of food and mealtime customs.

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church, 142 Crescent Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206

Becoming Jane: Blue Dress Workshop

The dress “Becoming Jane” was inspired by visiting Chawton House and speaking to the director, who is mentioned it would be lovely to have a dress like the one Cassandra painted Jane wearing. Back in the U.S., Makenzie asked several museum curators if they had something similar in their collection. She lucked out at the Fashion Archive & Museum collection from Shippensburg University as they had a dress in their collection that matched the one in Cassandra’s watercolor.

Now you too have the opportunity to step into Jane’s world and create her blue gown as depicted in the painting. Choose the fabric of your choice and tailor it to your measurements. The workshop focuses on fitting the bodice which is cut on the bias. If time allows you will move onto cutting out the fashion fabric and beginning dress construction. You work at your own pace. Mackenzie is available during the workshop as well as post workshop for any further help and questions you may have.

The price for the full day workshop will include fitting instructions, a pattern in your size, as well as lunch, beverages, snacks and time spent with your fellow Jane Austen enthusiasts.

Cost for full day program is $125.00 and pre-registration is required. Registrations open August 1, 2026.

REGISTER HERE

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Historic Locust Grove- 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207

Becoming Jane: Blue Dress Presentation

Makenzie Anderson Sholtz of Fig Leaf Patterns will present on her inspiration and process in the creation of her pattern for Jane Austen’s blue dress. The dress is depicted in Cassandra’s well-known watercolor of her beloved sister.

Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Location: Historic Locust Grove- 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207

English Country Dance Class

Join us for a beginners friendly English Country Dance lesson with Don Corson of Louisville English Country Dancers.

Let’s brush up on our English Country Dancing! With our January Winter Ball on the horizon along with other delightful English Country Dance opportunities, it is time to get into step and learn some of the traditional dances.

Tea time and shopping at market tables will follow.

Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Location: Oxmoor Farm- 720 Oxmoor Avenue, Louisville, KY 40222 (behind Oxmoor Mall)

Holiday Tea and Jane Austen Birthday Celebration

Come and celebrate the season and Jane Austen’s birthday at our annual Holiday Tea! This year we are hosting the event at the historic Oxmoor Farm. Guest speaker, Shirley Harmon, curator, will tell us about the history of the house and ancestry of its owners.

The tea will take place in the lovely Oxmoor Farm library with its well-known clock. Regency attire is encouraged but not required - there will be many an opportunity for colorful photos!

Free for JASNA-GL members. $15 for Non-members.

Registration is required for this event and will open August 1, 2026.

JASNA-GL MEMBERS REGISTER HERE

NON-MEMBERS REGISTER HERE

Guests will enjoy the opportunity to stroll the shops of Milsom Street.

Our unique vendors’ shops will be located in the beautifully hand-painted, wallpapered rooms of the historic Pendennis Club.

Vendors

Janet Abell

Porcelain Jewelry

Rebecca Anderson

Teacups, tea pots, tea, and bonnets

Jackie Jacobs

Embroidery, chemisettes, men’s vest fronts, and cravats

Dannielle Perry

Bonnets, ribbons, feathers, millinery flowers, and hair combs & picks

Mackenzie Sholtz

Fig Leaf Patterns

Gayle Simmons

Antique jewelry, lace, and buttons

Jane Austen Society of North America-Greater Louisville

A menagerie of Jane Austen and Regency-themed items

Additional Items of Note

Ticket options:

1. Full Day: shopping, lunch, pre-ball dance lesson, dinner, and ball ~ $225

2. Luncheon with guest speaker and shopping in the Milsom Street shops until 4 p.m. ~ $75

3. Dinner and Pemberley Ball–shopping until noon; 6:30–10:00 p.m. ~ $160

• There is no assigned seating at meals; you may be seated with others not in your party

• If you are part of a large party, please arrive early to ensure you are all seated together

• Ladies lounge with dressing tables and clothing racks for full day attendees

• Coat check included

• On-site parking included

• Several hotels are within walking distance of the Pendennis Club