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Welsh Society of Western New England (WSWNE)

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Edward Brown
October 26, 2025
Our Events

THE WELSH ANCESTORS OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

Edward Brown
October 26, 2025
Our Events

Watch the Video of the October 26, 2025 WSWNE ZOOM presentation (direct from Wales) by Welsh architect, Jonathan Adams, author of the book, "Frank Lloyd Wright, the Architecture of Defiance", that explores the influence of Wright's Welsh roots on his architecture (University of Wales Press, 2022).

Jonathan Adams’ “Frank Lloyd Wright” Book Cover

Tagged: Welsh Culture

Newer PostCHRISTMAS SEASON 2025 LUNCHEON MUSICAL PROGRAM VIDEO
Older PostMeredith Miller - Author and Welsh Chapel Owner - Video of WSWNE ZOOM Event

FUTURE EVENTS

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Announcing NAFOW 2026 - NORTH AMERICAN FESTIVAL OF WALES in Springfield, MA, SEPTEMBER 2-6, 2026
Feb 1
February 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
1:30 PM13:301:30 PM
Announcing NAFOW 2026 - NORTH AMERICAN FESTIVAL OF WALES in Springfield, MA, SEPTEMBER 2-6, 2026
February 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
1:30 PM13:301:30 PM

The North American Festival of Wales (NAFOW) is coming to New England

Our Welsh Society of Western New England (WSWNE) will be the local host and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

Full Details

February 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
1:30 PM13:301:30 PM
Announcing Anglesey Roots Networking Session Sept. 2-6, 2026 at NAFOW 2026
Feb 2
February 2, 2026 – August 31, 2026
3:00 PM15:003:00 PM
Announcing Anglesey Roots Networking Session Sept. 2-6, 2026 at NAFOW 2026
February 2, 2026 – August 31, 2026
3:00 PM15:003:00 PM

Have a connection to Anglesey? There will be two networking sessions at NAFOW 2026 in Springfield, MA to meet kindred souls and “lost cousins” with connections to Anglesey.

Learn more under our special NAFOW 2026 Menu

February 2, 2026 – August 31, 2026
3:00 PM15:003:00 PM
Announcing Additions to our NAFOW 2026 Menu
Mar 1
March 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
2:00 PM14:002:00 PM
Announcing Additions to our NAFOW 2026 Menu
March 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
2:00 PM14:002:00 PM

As the local host, WSWNE has arranged for a special Poetry Contest for WSWNE members only. The winning poem will be read by the author at the NAFOW Opening Ceremony!

Five Days of NAFOW provides brief highlights of each day at NAFOW 2026 plus images; and how to share them to your community's online event calendar.

Learn more under our special NAFOW 2026 Menu

March 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
2:00 PM14:002:00 PM
Announcing More Additions to our NAFOW 2026 Menu
Mar 2
March 2, 2026 – September 1, 2026
2:00 PM14:002:00 PM
Announcing More Additions to our NAFOW 2026 Menu
March 2, 2026 – September 1, 2026
2:00 PM14:002:00 PM

Be part of the Eisteddfod competitions: choose from Solo Hymn, Solo Voice/semi-Professional, Recitation - Welsh or English, Visual Arts, … even LIMERICK Composition!

Be part of putting on the festival: as a Volunteer, Sponsor, Program Advertiser, donate Welsh Books, make Welsh Cakes … we need 1,500 Welsh Cakes!

Learn more under our special NAFOW 2026 Menu

March 2, 2026 – September 1, 2026
2:00 PM14:002:00 PM
Welsh Conversation Sessions on Zoom - JUNE
Jun 3
June 3, 2026 – June 24, 2026
7:30 PM19:307:30 PM
Welsh Conversation Sessions on Zoom - JUNE
June 3, 2026 – June 24, 2026
7:30 PM19:307:30 PM

The Welsh Society of Western New England has merged our Welsh Conversation sessions with the Madog Center for Welsh Studies | Cyfarwyddwr, Canolfan Madog ar gyfer Astudiaethau Cymreig at theUniversity of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College, Rio Grande, OH.

JUNE dates are June 3, 10, 17, 24

Full Details

June 3, 2026 – June 24, 2026
7:30 PM19:307:30 PM
The Welsh and the Washington Monument - a WELSH VOICES free Zoom program
Jun 7
June 7, 2026
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM14:00 – 15:002:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Welsh and the Washington Monument - a WELSH VOICES free Zoom program
June 7, 2026
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM14:00 – 15:002:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Beginning in 1851, Welsh immigrants in Utica and New York City spearheaded an effort to donate a commemorative “gift stone” to the Washington Monument  in the nation’s capital.

Full Details

June 7, 2026
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM14:00 – 15:002:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Welsh GENEALOGY Workshop on Zoom:  … Note Special Time 12:00 PM Noon - 1:30 PM ET
Jun 15
June 15, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM12:00 – 13:3012:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Welsh GENEALOGY Workshop on Zoom: … Note Special Time 12:00 PM Noon - 1:30 PM ET
June 15, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM12:00 – 13:3012:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Researching our Welsh roots, answering questions, helping each other with our brick walls.

Monday, June 15, 2026 is ZOOM ONLY at NOTE SPECIAL TIME … 12:00 PM noon - 1:30 PM ET

Full Details

June 15, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM12:00 – 13:3012:00 PM – 1:30 PM
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