Palaestra Virginiensis
June 22-27, 2026
Sponsored and hosted by the Christendom College Graduate School of Theology
Our 5th annual event at Christendom College!
Encounter Classical & Neo-Latin texts
in a welcoming, immersive atmosphere
Act out short Latin scenes; Kayak on the Shenandoah; Build your Latin vocabulary; Learn new idiomatic phrases
—2+ college semesters in Latin grammar required, or the equivalent —
College and graduate students, Latin teachers, professors, and other Latinists welcome!
This event will be held on the Christendom College campus, beginning with lunch on June 22 and ending with lunch on June 27.
Cost to attend: TBD (room+board); TBD (commuter; includes lunch & dinner)
For more information, contact Dr. Patricia Aeschliman (paeschliman@hillsdale.edu)
Leaders this year:
Dr. Patricia Aeschliman
Mr. Aloysius Aeschliman
Dr. Daryl “Augustus” Grissom
Mr. Kevin Oriani