Meet the Family
Join us for a chatty object show and tell as we get to know Jane Austen’s family intimately! Beginning with their portraits, we will build up a picture of the family, share our favourite stories about family members and examine where they aided or inspired Jane in her writing.Wednesday 22 June
4:00pm — 5:00pm
‘…we four sweet Brothers & Sisters dine today at the Gt House. Is not that quite natural?’
Jane writing to Caroline Austen, ?2 March 1815
Jane Austen had a large, clever, affectionate family. From her dear sister Cassandra to her six brothers, numerous uncles and aunts, and in time over thirty nephews and nieces, there were plenty of relatives around to inspire her, get on her nerves, swap stories with, gossip about, write to and visit.
Join us in the Family Room of Jane Austen’s House for a unique, intimate ‘salon’ in which we will get to know Jane Austen’s family intimately! Beginning with their portraits, we will build up a picture of the family, share our favourite stories about family members and examine where they aided or inspired Jane in her writing.
Details:
Date: Wednesday 22 June
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: £16.50
This event will take place in the Family Room at Jane Austen’s House. This room is upstairs and is sadly not accessible by wheelchair. If you have concerns about accessing the space, please contact us.
Capacity for this event will be kept very low in order to allow for a really special experience.
This event is part of Jane Austen Regency Week.