Programs
The Jefferson Educational Society offers different programs during the Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall terms. Some of the past and current programs include the Global Summit, Metro 100, Brock Institute Lectures, Community Conversations, Jefferson Satellite programs, and other special programs.
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Publications
The JES, it's writers, researchers, and Scholars-in-Residence publish various books, essays, journals, quick timely reads, book-notes, and reports about a wide range of topics. In 2022, the writers produced a record year, creating more than 140 publications.
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Membership
By becoming a member of the Jefferson, you will have access to benefits including: priority registration of events; advance notice of programs and lectures; an increased number of free events available to members; invitations to special member events; and subscriptions to JES publications.
Become a MemberThe Erie Accent: What is It, and How has It Changed Over the Past Century?
Dr. Keelan Evanini Linguist and researcher Dr. Keelan Evanini will describe the dialect of North American English spoken in and around Erie, Pennsylvania, and trace the history of how it... Read More »Robert Garland Residency: A Day in History – The Battle of Salamis: Sept. 28, 480 BC
Robert Garland The Persians under King Xerxes had invaded Greece with a massive army and navy. The Greeks had put up some resistance, notably the Spartans at Thermopylae, but through... Read More »Robert Garland Residency: A Day in History – The Ides of March: March 15, 44 BC
Robert Garland Julius Caesar had conquered Spain and won the Civil War against his rival Pompey the Great. He had recently been appointed "Dictator in Perpetuity" and was the most po... Read More »Advancing Community Progress in Erie, Pennsylvania
The Jefferson Educational Society (JES) of Erie is a nonprofit institution where conversations commence and ideas take action. We were founded to promote civic enlightenment and community progress for the Erie Region through the study, research, and discussion of those ideas and events that have influenced the human condition. The Society offers courses, seminars, and lectures which explain the central ideas that have formed the past, assist in exploring the present, and offer guidance to enhance the civic future of the Erie Region.
Dr. Robert Garland to return for second residency
Football powerhouse Jim Kelly joins JES Global ...
JES continues 2025 programming
JES begins 2025 programming with wine, health, ...
