You’re invited to a slate of exciting activities comprising our fifth annual conference. You are welcome to participate in any and all elements that interest you by using the registration links below.
Wednesday, April 23
8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
“Creole Culture and Identity in Upper Louisiana” Colloquium
Hosted by French Connexions Center of Excellence at Washington University in St. Louis
Visit website to register for April 23 activities >
Thursday, April 24
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FHC Fifth Annual Conference
Full day conference at Washington University
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception at The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
Friday, April 25, Full day in Ste. Geneviève, Missouri
Chartered bus tour of French heritage sites, concluding with a private visit and dinner reception hosted by the St. Louis Mercantile Library
Purchase tickets for April 24 and 25 activities below
Saturday, April 26
Celebrating Lafayette’s Bicentennial
Hosted by American Friends of Lafayette. Featuring brunch at the Chatillon-DeMenil mansion, a St. Louis Riverboat Cruise, and more.
Visit website to register for April 26 activities >
To make a donation by phone or for registration assistance, please get in touch with Ben Wells, FHS Programs and Membership Officer, at 212-759-6846, ext. 201 or benjamin@frenchheritagesociety.org.
Conference/Tour Package
Conference/Tour Package
Accommodations Lodging options with a special conference rate
Cheshire Inn
6300 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO 63117
$129/night Sunday–Thursday, $145/night Friday and Saturday
Includes complimentary daily breakfast, self parking is $10/day
To book with these special rates, visit the Cheshire Inn website>
Special instructions: At the top of your screen, click the red button marked “Accommodations Washington University” then click the red button at bottom of the screen marked “Update Guest Rooms” and select dates in the April calendar.
Contact Andrea Breeden, Director of Sales, for assistance at 314.932.7858
Marriott Le Meridien
7730 Bonhomme Ave, St. Louis, MO 63105
$189/night
To book with these special rates, visit the Marriot Le Meridien website:
Special instructions: Type “Washington University in St. Louis” in the Destination Box. Click on the Special Rates button. Enter the Corp Promo Code “WAS”. Choose Marriott Le Meridien.
