News

Find Us on Bluesky

We’ve added Bluesky to our social media platforms. You can find the BTS here.

We Were in the Washington Post!

You can read the article here.

Our Amazon Wish List

Want to be part of the Betsy-Tacy Houses and support our work in a very concrete and tangible way? Check out our new Wish List on Amazon.com and see the various items we’d love to receive. (Many years ago, a member donated a new vacuum to Tacy’s House, and every time she visits she checks to see how “her” vacuum is doing! 🤣) We will update this list regularly. Thank you for your support!


—> Looking for older News stories? They can be found here.

Events

The next Betsy-Tacy Convention will be October 10–12, 2025. Find the latest Convention news here:
Website: https://betsy-tacy-convention.square.site/
Facebook: facebook.com/BetsyTacyCon

Have an item to donate to our Silent Auction? Inquire here. Thank you!

Note: “Deep Valley Time” (i.e., Central Time) is our default when listing an event. To be sure that you’ve correctly calculated the time difference for your location, we suggest using an online world clock such as this one.

Featured
“Betsy and the Great World” Book Discussion, Part 1
Mar 10
“Betsy and the Great World” Book Discussion, Part 1

Join us for a deeper look at Betsy and the Great World by Maud Hart Lovelace, part 1. The 90-minute discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. Deep Valley time. Open to all, though best for ages 12 and up. $3 for BTS members; $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Once you’ve registered, please email Jennifer (Jennifer <at> betsy-tacysociety.org) for the Zoom link and discussion questions.

Drop-In Writers Lounge – March
Mar 16
Drop-In Writers Lounge – March

Join us for two hours of working quietly in the company of other writers. Participants have noted how much they enjoy this dedicated writing time and how surprisingly productive they are!

This event is free and open to all. Drop in any time!


Note: Pre-registration is required. Once you’ve registered, please email Jennifer for the Zoom link (Jennifer <at> betsy-tacysociety.org).

“Betsy Was a Junior” Book Discussion – International Edition!
Apr 5
“Betsy Was a Junior” Book Discussion – International Edition!

Join us for a closer look at Betsy Was a Junior. In an effort to make our book discussions more accessible for our outside–the-U.S. members and friends, this two-hour Zoom discussion begins at 11 a.m. Deep Valley time. Open to all, though best for ages 12 and up. $3 for BTS members; $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.

Note: Please register at least 24 hours before the event. If you register the day of the event, we may not see your order in time.


Once you've registered, please email "Jennifer <at> betsy-tacysociety.org" for the Zoom link and discussion questions.

"Betsy and the Great World" Book Discussion, Part 2
Apr 15
"Betsy and the Great World" Book Discussion, Part 2

Join us for a closer look at Betsy and the Great World, Part ! This 90-minute Zoom discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. Deep Valley time. Open to all, though best for ages 12 and up. $3 for BTS members; $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Once you've registered, please email "Jennifer@betsy-tacysociety.org" for the Zoom link and discussion questions.

Drop-In Writers Lounge
Apr 22
Drop-In Writers Lounge

Join us for two hours of working quietly in the company of other writers. Participants have noted how much they enjoy this dedicated writing time and how surprisingly productive they are!

This event is free and open to all. Drop in any time!

Note: Pre-registration is required. Once you’ve registered, please email Jennifer for the Zoom link (Jennifer <at> betsy-tacysociety.org).

Drop-In Writers Lounge – May
May 18
Drop-In Writers Lounge – May

Join us for two hours of working quietly in the company of other writers. Participants have noted how much they enjoy this dedicated writing time and how surprisingly productive they are!This event is free and open to all. Drop in any time!

Note: Pre-registration is required. Once you’ve registered, please email Jennifer for the Zoom link (Jennifer <at> betsy-tacysociety.org).

“Betsy's Wedding” Book Discussion, Part 1
May 20
“Betsy's Wedding” Book Discussion, Part 1

Join us for a closer look at Betsy's Wedding, Part 1! This 90-minute Zoom discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. Deep Valley time. Open to all, though best for ages 12 and up. $3 for BTS members; $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Once you've registered, please email "Jennifer@betsy-tacysociety.org" for the Zoom link and discussion questions.

"Betsy's Wedding" Book Discussion, Part 2
Jun 16
"Betsy's Wedding" Book Discussion, Part 2

Join us for a closer look at Betsy's Wedding, Part 2! This 90-minute Zoom discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. Deep Valley time. Open to all, though best for ages 12 and up. $3 for BTS members; $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.Once you've registered, please email "Jennifer@betsy-tacysociety.org" for the Zoom link and discussion questions.