The 81st Annual Lecture Series on World Affairs at Hamilton Hall
The 2027 Speaker Series on World Affairs—Tickets on sale!
Join us for the 81st Annual Lecture Series on World Affairs and enjoy eight weeks of incredible lectures from distinguished speakers on world affairs. Lectures in-person at 11:00AM on Thursdays in February and March in our ballroom, and available on replay.
2026 Speakers
There was a wonderful line-up of speakers this winter! The list of speakers and their bios is available below.
More about ticket options
The 81st Annual Lecture Series on World Affairs will be held in-person with remote replays.
In-person lectures are held at Hamilton Hall at 11:00 AM on Thursday mornings in February and March. Doors open at 9:45 AM and bouillon is served in the Lafayette Room at 10:15 AM.
Holders of Sponsor tickets give additional support to the series, and have an option of in-person flexibility: Sponsors may choose to bring another person to one or more lectures, with a total of eight admissions per Sponsor ticket per season. Holders of Subscriber tickets may attend each of the eight lectures in person and watch their replays afterward. Remote Only ticket holders have access exclusively to the remote replays of the lectures.
Replays will be available from Saturdays at 11:00 AM through the following Wednesdays at 8:00 PM.
For any changes due to weather or other conditions, please consult this website, call (978) 744-0805, or email lectures@hamiltonhall.org. Cancelled lectures will not be rescheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Explore Past Speakers
Curious about past years’ speakers? Find more information at the link below.
2027 Lecture Series on World Affairs Ladies’ Committee
Click below to learn about the group of dedicated volunteers who organize the 2026 Lecture Series on World Affairs.
Sponsors
The Lecture Series on World Affairs is grateful to 2026’s sponsors. 2027 sponsors coming soon!
History of the Lecture Series on World Affairs
The Series has been running for over 80 years! Learn more about this beloved tradition.
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