We promote the study of Vergil by means of lectures, conferences, publications, tours, and reports of excavation that have a bearing upon Vergil's works

Our History

The Vergilian Society was founded in 1937 with the following objectives: "In order . . . to celebrate the ties of culture between Italy and America, a Society has been formed in Italy and named after Vergil."

The purpose of this Society is to promote the study of Vergil by means of lectures, conferences, publications, and reports of excavation that have a bearing upon Vergil's works. Membership is open to any person who is interested in the study of Vergil.

2026 TOURS

 

The Two Gauls: Northern Italy and Alpine France

Roman Otium on the Bay of Naples: A Study Tour for K-12 Teachers

Survivors of Vesuvius: An Exploration of Post-Eruption Campania

Greco-Roman Spain

Vesuvius

Recent News

2021 McKay Book Prize Winners

February 6, 2021

The Alexander G. McKay Prize for Vergilian Studies has been awarded to Susanna Morton Braund and Zara M. Torlone, co-editors of “Virgil and His Translators,” published by OUP in 2018.

Praise for Vergilian Society Programs