Delancey Society Travels: A Bibliophile’s Guide to Edinburgh and the Scottish Lowlands: Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and the Myth of Scotland
Discover the history, mystery, and romance of Scotland with the Rosenbach! Explore the great libraries of Edinburgh and journey to the idyllic Scottish countryside, including a visit to Abbotsford, Sir Walter Scott’s fairytale estate.
Member Event | Delancey Society Holiday Fête | In-Person
Delancey Society members are cordially invited to enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and holiday cheer at the gracious home of Rosenbach Board Member Lenni H. Steiner.
Parties | Delancey Society Spring Soirée | In-Person
Join the Rosenbach Board and Delancey Society for our festive annual Spring Soirée.
Excursion | New York International Antiquarian Book Fair 2025 | In-Person
April 4, 2025
April 5, 2025
Every year, Rosenbach staff and our Delancey Society journey north to New York, to experience the antiquarian book fair, visit the city’s cultural institutions, and get up close and personal with the Rosenbach’s collection development strategy. This year, the Delancey Society will kick off the weekend on Friday, April 4 with an exclusive visit to the private collection of Susan Jaffe Tane, followed by a cocktail reception at Freeman’s|Hindman auction house. On Saturday, April 5, we will enjoy a group brunch at The East Pole followed by a curated tour of the Fair with members of the Rosenbach’s Department of Outreach & Engagement, stopping at the booths of leading booksellers for insights into the book trade—past, present, and future.
Delancey Society Excursion: A Bibliophile’s Guide to Charlottesville
As the Rosenbach and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation prepare to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, we are pleased to offer a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into the complex history of Jefferson’s famed plantation estate and the libraries he built and enjoyed there.