Fans Meet the Call of the Jane Austen House Survival Appeal
The Jane Austen House - Chawton England
Jane Austen’s House, Chawton, England
After a recent appeal for support, the Jane Austen House has met its fundraising goal and reopened their doors (under quarantine guidelines of course) to welcome back visitors.
The treasured historical site was home to Jane and her family from 1809 and it was here that she wrote her famous works. From their website:
“It was here that Jane’s genius flourished and where she wrote, revised and had published all her novels: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.
The Museum holds an important collection of objects associated with Jane Austen, including letters written by Jane and personal effects belonging to her and her family. Particular highlights include her jewellery, first editions of her books, furniture, textiles and the table at which she wrote her much loved novels.
Visitors to the House can freely explore Jane’s home and beautiful cottage garden whilst learning about her life through exhibitions and displays.”
With the impact on tourism and visitor attendance, the site was at risk of closing and an appeal went out to help meet annual operating expenses and recovery costs.
To those who have been lucky enough to have gone, we’re sure your visit is a dear and cherished memory. To those who still have it on their bucket list, you can breath a little easier knowing that it continues to remain open to welcome fans from around the world.
To learn more about this historically significant site, or to support their fundraising efforts, click the links below.
Jane Austen House Survival Appeal
Thank you and keep well.
JASNA Calgary