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
Recent News
Obituary for Michael C. J. Putnam (1933-2025) The Vergilian Society mourns the loss of Professor Michael C. J. Putnam, who passed away on August 19, 2025, at the age of 91 at his summer home, in Maine. Michael was a Life Member and a steadfast supporter of our organization. He served on the Board of…
Participating in this year’s exam were 141 students from 20 schools. Thank you to our scorers: Claire Bishop (Charlotte Christian School, NC), Ian Lockey (Friends Select School, Philadelphia , PA), Jeff Pearson (‘Iolani School, Honolulu, HI), Brad Savage (Flint Hill School, Oakton, VA), and Ryan Sellers (Memphis University School, TN). Congratulations to students and their…
We are pleased to announce a new book series in collaboration with DeGruyter, entitled, New Approches in Vergilian Studies. Editorial Board: Barbara Weiden Boyd, Randall Ganiban, Hunter Gardner, Micah Myers, Vassiliki Panoussi, Zara Torlone The series will publish monographs and edited volumes reflecting the latest developments in the research on Vergilian Studies. This will include,…