Past Highlights
- “Dior and His Decorators”, a lively luncheon and book signing featuring author Maureen Footer
- The “Réveillon de Noël,” an elegant Christmas dinner and silent auction at a private club
- Intimate soirees, held throughout the year, complement an active program of lively speakers who present talks related to art and architecture, design, preservation and history
“The more I learn of how the grants are used the more I love this organization and am thrilled to be a part of it. I have made so many wonderful friends both in the US and France through our mutual interest in the work of French Heritage Society.” – FHS Atlanta Chapter member
Fun fact about Atlanta: When people ask us about FHS and our chapter we say we raise funds for grants by getting together for French food, French wine and food for the brain.
The Atlanta Chapter organizes a variety of cultural and social events each year for its members including the celebrated “Réveillon de Noël” in December. Proceeds from Chapter activities support the grant projects they have chosen from those approved for funding by FHS’ Board of Directors. The current projects are listed below in bold.
Suzy Wasserman is the current Atlanta Chapter Chair. For further information or to learn more about Membership, please contact FHS Programs and Membership Officer Benjamin Wells.
Photos: The Atlanta Chapter’s events, including the annual “Réveillon de Noël” and a book signing with author Maureen Footer
Events
Join FHS for a memorable evening celebrating Esther da Costa Meyer and her book, Dividing Paris: Urban Renewal and Social Inequality, 1852-1870. Caroline Weber, Professor of French and Comparative Literature at Barnard College and author of Proust’s Duchess (recipient of the Third Annual FHS Book Award) will moderate the discussion, which will be followed by an elegant dinner.
Please join French Heritage Society’s New York Chapter on May 9 at a private club in Manhattan for a fascinating evening with Christopher Kelly. Mr. Kelly will lead us on an exploration of the stunning Basilica of Vezelay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Burgundy, France, followed by a wine reception.
Please join French Heritage Society's Boston Chapter on May 11 at the Concord School of Philosophy on the grounds of the Louisa May Alcott Orchard House for a fascinating evening with Christopher Kelly. Mr. Kelly will lead us on an exploration of the stunning Basilica of Vezelay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Burgundy, France, followed by a champagne reception.
Grants
- Château de La Chipaudière, France
- Château du Blanc Buisson, France
- Château de la Grange, France
- Jardin de Silière, France
- Jean Hasbrouck House, NY
- Drayton Hall, SC
- French Heritage Society’s Katrina Heritage Rescue Fund for the New Orleans
- The Elms, RI
- Hotel de la Monnaie, France
- Temple de Château-Thierry, France
- Basilique de la Duarade, France
- Château de Montréal, France
- Prieuré du Mont St. Michel, France
- Stanton Hall, MS
- Château de Carneville, France
- Château de Taillis, France
- Moulin de Penthievre, France
- Degas House, LA
- Château d’Arnajon, France
- Château de Jumilhac, France
- Parc Floral d’Apremont, France
- Beauregard-Keyes House, LA
- Château de By, France
- Château de Purnon, France
- Château de Vaux, France
- Village of Bourbonnais, IL
- Château de Donjeux Gardens, France
- Domaine de la Mésangère, France
- Château de Magnas
- Bolduc House, MO