Chapter members Jeannie Semaan and Dianne Bobowski will share reflections on the University of Santiago de Compostela’s (USC) immersive experiential learning program in Santiago. This partnership between American Pilgrims and USC offers American Pilgrim members customized insight into Spanish language, history, culture, and the Camino. Jeannie and Dianne will talk about their time in Spain,…

Come swirl, sip, and say ¡salud! with us as we explore some delicious wines from Spain. No expertise required ~ just curiosity, good company, and a willingness to have some fun! To start off our evening, we have selected some very special SPANISH wines ~ Our first candidate: Otoñal Reserva is a red wine from…

Join us for a great Chapter Walk at First Landing State Park on 14 February 2026. It will be about an 8 mile trek on some beautiful back trails. There will be a turnoff spot for folks who are not able to do a longer walk (3-4 miles in total). We will meet at the…

Join Chapter Coordinator Jim Larocco for a 4-mile (2 hour) loop hike in Old Town Alexandria to celebrate Alexandria’s Revolutionary War history. For those who wish to return to their cars after the ceremony (~3 miles), Jim will return to S. Payne St. past historical sites such as Washington’s only residence in Old Town. Some…

Join us as we return to the Little Sugar Creek Greenway for a mid-winter urban hike. Our trail will be about 8 miles, thru Freedom Park to a turn-around point at the Captain Jack statue in Elizabeth Park. For those looking for a shorter walk, this is an out-and-back path, so you could turn around…

We will be doing a 3 mile loop at Cascade Peace Park. Please enter off of Grand River Dr at the Cascade Peace Park Trailhead. Please RSVP if you can make it so we know to look for you and we have your emergency contact information. Hoping to see you there and looking forward to…

Join Chuck Johnson, Andrea Sebenaler and John Neitz for this live “Camino 101” presentation at the REI store in Bloomington, MN on Sunday, February 15 at 1PM. Learn the history of the transformative pilgrimage that is the Camino de Santiago, the various Camino routes, lodging options, how to get there, what to pack, and other…

Join us to watch Bill Bennett’s Camino movie — “The Way, My Way”. Bring a snack to share and a drink if you want something other than water.

We are having our 3rd Sunday Tertulia again at Postino’s 9CO (9th & Colorado Blvd, in Denver). So come with your Camino and pilgrimage questions and stories to share. What new Caminos and/or other pilgrimages are you planning for 2026 or beyond? Come and see what tips we may have for you. Happy Hour at…

Join the Boston Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino in our third virtual “Coffee & Community” session. Join us virtually on Zoom for coffee and all things Camino! There is no formal agenda – this will provide an area to connect as a community. Hope to see you there!  No Registration. Please click the…